[ 2011-04-09 ]

Labour Expert questions integrity and quality of Ghanaian employers
A Labour Expert, Austin Gamey has questioned the
integrity and quality of some of employers who
have been establishing businesses in the country.

Mr. Gamey expressed worry at the refusal by some
employers to comply with the section 139 of the
Labour Act which defines the rights of workers.

He told Adom News on Friday that some employers
hastily set up businesses without taking into
consideration the institution of quality
management systems to protect the workforce.

"Anybody can set up a job, but what we need is the
quality of management systems that must be put in
place," he stated.

He attributed the rampant labour disputes in Ghana
to failure on the part of some employers to adhere
to labour practices and industrial relations
regulations.

Mr Gamey outlined some of the qualities a person
should posses before being qualified as an
employer.

"The integrity of the organisation must be
paramount; an employer should be knowledgeable in
industrial relations and labour practices. Written
policies should be jointly drafted by both the
employer and the workers because the labour law
states that if an employer is going to use a
policy to judge workers, that policy must be
consistent with the law and the constitution of
Ghana," he stated.

He recounted instances where some aggrieved
workers report their grievances to his outfit on
the challenges they face at their various work
places.

He however advised Ghanaians to avoid rushing to
accept job offers without considering their
safety, health and written documents which are
paramount.

In instances where employers fail to comply with
the rules, Mr. Gamey urged workers to report such
employers to the National Labour Commission for
the law to take its course.

Source - Adomfm

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