The issue of menstrual leave policy has dominated public debate in recent times. In this publication, we explore countries that have implemented the policy so far. In 2017, Zambia became the first African nation to offer a day’s menstrual leave each month for all female workers, without the need for a medical certificate or explanation […]
Members of GEA in the Commercial Interests Group held a meeting at the Association’s Headquarters at North Ridge to discuss emerging issues of interest in the Commercial sector of the economy. Some of the key issues that engaged the attention of the meeting included: High cost of operation, High Inflation rate, cash flow challenges, increasing […]
The Director-General (DG) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo has paid courtesy call on GEA at its headquarters in North-Ridge, Accra. The courtesy call formed part of the DG’s three-day working visit to Ghana as part of efforts to enhance bilateral partnership between the ILO and Ghana, as well as Employers’ […]
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo launched a new project in Ghana that will support employers and workers to raise their productivity and improve working conditions in the textiles & garments and shea sectors. At the launching ceremony, the President of GEA, Mr. Dan Acheampong welcomed the project and reiterated the support and commitment of the […]
A newly released policy review on Sustainable social protection systems by the Internal Organization of Employers shows how the economic disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting record-high government debt has transformed the recurring problems of funding national protection systems into a growing global economic crisis. The policy review provides guidance and insights needed to advocate with […]
A German court has ruled that a man who slipped while walking a few meters from his bed to his home office can claim workplace accident insurance as he was technically commuting. Two lower courts that started dealing with the case both noted that statutory accident insurance was only granted to the “first” journey to […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released new report “Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World” which provides a comprehensive review of working hours and working time arrangements and their effects on workers’ work-life balance. Improving and facilitating work–life balance has become an increasing focus for policymakers in recent decades. This need increased with […]
Dear Cherished Member, As we come to the end of 2022, the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) expresses its sincere appreciation to you for your commitment & support towards the activities of the Association. Despite the numerous unforeseen macroeconomic challenges that confronted businesses this year, GEA stepped up efforts to safeguard the interests of all members […]
The Council of the Ghana Employers’ Association has appointed Mr. Michael Bozumbil as the Acting Treasurer of the Association. Mr. Bozumbil is the founder and CEO of award-winning Oil Marketing Company, Petrosol Ghana Limited. He has over twenty (20) years’ experience in petroleum downstream business management starting from fuel retail outlet management through field operations […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), Trades Union Congress (TUC), and Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) have held policy discussions and proffered policy recommendations to Government on measures and strategies to restore Ghana’s macroeconomic stability. The key focus areas of the various recommendations centered on the following: adherence to strict Fiscal consolidation measures ensuring debt restoration […]