Rights of Workers

All about the Rights of Workers, the Rights of Workers in the Workplace, the Rights of Workers in Employment in Ghana and more on Mywage Ghana.

What are the rights of workers under the Labour Act 651?

The rights of a worker include the right to:

  • Work under satisfactory, safe and healthy conditions.
  • Receive equal pay for equal work without distinction of any kind.
  • Have rest, leisure and reasonable limitation of working hours and period of holidays with pay as well as remuneration for public holidays.
  • Form or join a trade union.
  • Be trained and retrained for the development of his or her skills.
  • Receive information relevant to his or her work.

What are the duties of workers under the Labour Act 651?

The duties of a worker include the duty to:

  • Work conscientiously in the lawfully chosen occupation.
  • Report for work regularly and punctually.
  • Enhance productivity.
  • Exercise due care in the execution of assigned work.
  • Obey lawful instruction regarding the organisation and execution of his or her work.
  • Take all reasonable care for the safety and health of fellow workers.
  • Protect the interests of the employer; and
  • Take proper care of the property of the employer entrusted to the worker or under the immediate control of the worker.

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