The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to provide businesses with an adequate transition period before implementing the Customs Act, 2026 (Act 1179) and the Excise Duty Act, 2026 (Act 1180). GEA made the call during a stakeholder engagement convened by the GRA on 4 September 2026 at the […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA), on 15 July 2026, engaged the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment on concerns raised by some member companies regarding the operations of a “Task Force” purported to be involved in workplace labour and occupational safety and health compliance enforcement. The meeting followed an earlier formal request by GEA for […]
Government, employers, workers’ organizations, policymakers, development partners, academics, and labour market experts converged at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho from 26th to 28th June for the 2026 National Labour Conference (NLC) under the theme, “Strengthening Industrial Harmony as a Catalyst for Accelerated Economic Growth and National Development.” Organized by the National Tripartite Committee, the […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) wishes to bring to the attention of all member companies a recent communication received from the Data Protection Commission (DPC) regarding ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843). In its correspondence to the Association, the Commission indicated that it is engaging […]
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched a telehealth service as part of efforts to expand the benefits available to pensioners and deliver value beyond monthly pension payments. The initiative is expected to improve access to healthcare for retirees by enabling them to consult healthcare professionals remotely, reducing some of the barriers […]
The Ghana Employers Association (GEA) held its 5th Annual Leadership Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Alisa Hotel, North Ridge. The Conference was held under the theme: “Leading from the Top: Executive Responsibility beyond Strategy.” As part of the Conference, GEA graduated 61 women leaders under its Female Future Programme. The President of GEA, […]
The Government of Ghana has officially launched the third phase of its Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP III) for the period 2026–2030, marking a renewed national commitment to promoting productive employment, strengthening rights at work, and expanding social protection systems. Developed in collaboration with the International Labour Organization and key social partners, the Programme provides […]
The Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana (IIA Ghana) paid a courtesy call on the Governing Council of the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) on March 17, 2026, as part of efforts to deepen institutional collaboration and promote sound corporate governance practices across Ghana’s business landscape. The delegation from IIA Ghana was led by its President, Mr. […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Government of Ghana and with financial support from the Government of Japan, successfully concluded the CLIMATE COCOA Project at a national closure event held on 5th March 2026 at the Coconut Grove Hotel in Accra. The event brought together senior government officials, development partners, diplomatic representatives, […]
The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) participated in the II Ibero-African Canarias Forum (IBAFCAN) held on November 26, 2025 in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The Association contributed to a high-level panel on “Project Financing and Internationalisation towards Africa”. The forum convened policymakers, investors, and private-sector leaders from Africa, Spain, and the broader Ibero-American region to explore pathways […]