President John Mahama has announced that government is finalising a new Labour Bill to modernise Ghana’s labour framework and address emerging work trends, including remote employment, the gig economy, and digital platforms.
Speaking at the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebrations at Jackson Park in Koforidua on May 1, the President said the reforms aim to strengthen worker protections across all sectors, regardless of employment type or location.
He noted that the proposed law will guarantee fair contracts, secure pensions, and clear rights for all workers, including those operating through digital applications.
Mahama explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s “Resetting Ghana” agenda, which seeks to ensure dignity, security, and equal protection for workers in both formal and informal sectors.
He also disclosed that the Minister of Finance will soon present a new economic policy to Cabinet and Parliament, focused on directing annual investments of about 1 percent of GDP into high-impact, job-creating sectors.
In addition, the President highlighted the 24-hour economy policy, recently approved by Parliament, as a key pillar of industrial transformation. The policy is expected to be supported by tax incentives, reduced energy costs, and other measures to encourage multiple work shifts and boost productivity.
The President said the combined reforms are aimed at expanding opportunities, modernising the economy, and promoting inclusive growth for Ghanaian workers.
