In Ghana, employees are entitled to at least 15 working days of paid annual leave after 12 months of continuous service under the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651). Many employers offer more generous entitlements through employment contracts.

Statutory entitlement

Minimum 15 working days of paid annual leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked continuously for at least 12 months to be entitled to paid annual leave.

Employer obligations

  • Grant at least 15 working days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
  • Pay the employee's full wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to at least 15 working days of annual leave after 12 months of service.
  • Right to be paid at full wages during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After 12 months of continuous service, the employee is entitled to 15 working days of paid annual leave. Many employers offer more generous entitlements through employment contracts.

Frequently asked questions

Can annual leave be carried forward?

Unused annual leave can be carried forward by mutual agreement between the employer and employee.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.