- Constitution of Ghana, 1992: The constitution establishes the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and sets out the framework for labour rights and regulations in the country.
- Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651): This act provides for the regulation of employment relationships, conditions of work, and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in Ghana. It covers various aspects such as contracts of employment, working hours, leave entitlements, termination of employment, and the resolution of labour disputes.
- National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766): This act establishes the framework for the administration and regulation of pension schemes in Ghana. It covers issues related to contributions, benefits, and the establishment of a National Pensions Regulatory Authority.
- Labour Regulations, 2007 (L.I. 1833): These regulations provide further details and guidelines on various aspects of employment covered by the Labour Act, including recruitment, wages, occupational safety and health, and grievance procedures.
- Factories, Offices, and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328): This act regulates the conditions of work in factories, offices, and shops, covering matters such as working hours, holidays, wages, and occupational safety and health standards.
- Employment Agencies Act, 2010 (Act 651): This act provides for the licensing and regulation of private employment agencies in Ghana, ensuring fair practices in the recruitment and placement of workers.
- Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1987 (P.N.D.C.L. 187): This act establishes the framework for compensating workers who suffer injury or death as a result of accidents in the course of their employment.
- Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 911): This amendment act introduced changes to the original Labour Act of 2003, including provisions on maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks, and protection against discrimination.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2020 (Act 1060): This act provides for the promotion, regulation, and enforcement of occupational health and safety standards in Ghana. It aims to ensure the well-being and safety of workers in various sectors.
- Social Security and National Insurance Trust Act, 2008 (Act 766): This act establishes the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and outlines the mandatory social security contributions by employers and employees, as well as the benefits provided by the trust.
- Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 1017): This amendment act introduced changes to the Labour Act of 2003, including provisions on redundancy, severance pay, and the establishment of the National Tripartite Committee to negotiate and determine minimum wage rates.
- Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 1020): This amendment act further modified the Labour Act of 2003, addressing issues such as workplace sexual harassment, domestic workers’ rights, and the establishment of a Labour Market Information System.
- Public Services Commission Act, 1994 (Act 482): This act establishes the Public Services Commission and sets out the framework for the appointment, conditions of service, and disciplinary procedures for public servants in Ghana.
- Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573): While not specific to the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, this act includes provisions related to the employment of foreign nationals in Ghana, such as work permits, residence permits, and regulations regarding the employment of expatriates.
