How long is sick leave in Ghana?

In Ghana, employees are entitled to sick leave if they provide a medical certificate. There is no limit on the number of sick days, and the law does not explicitly state whether the employee must be paid during this period. However, it is generally presumed that employees receive paid sick leave unless their employment agreement specifies otherwise.

As outlined in our handbook, supported employees are entitled to paid sick leave if they provide a medical certificate from a doctor to Pebl.

How is sick leave payment calculated in Ghana?

Under Ghanaian law, there is no express requirement for employees to receive salary while absent due to sickness. The employment agreement must specifically state the terms regarding sick pay. If the agreement does not mention sick pay, the presumption is that the employee is entitled to payment for all days of absence due to sickness. It is common practice for employers in Ghana to pay employees who are absent due to temporary illnesses.

What is the process for applying for sick leave in Ghana?

If a supported employee in Ghana is absent from work due to illness, the supported employee must:

• Inform the Line Manager or the HRx team through the Global Work Platform™ or by sending an email to support@velocityglobal.com as soon as reasonably practical, generally within 1 hour of the normal start time on the first day of the absence, providing the reason and likely duration of the absence.
• Regularly update the relevant Line Manager throughout the absence either by phone or email.
• If the illness prevents the supported employee from personally communicating with the company, arrangements must be made for someone else to notify the Line Manager or company on the supported employee's behalf.