Tag: Paternity leave
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Mahama promises a week paternity leave for fathers, a month extension for mothers
Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to implement a one-week paternity leave for fathers if he wins...
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Labour Bill prescribing paternity leave to be passed before end of 2024 – Finance Minister
Ghana is set to introduce paternity leave as part of a series of comprehensive labour reforms scheduled for 2024.The announcement was made by...
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Draft bill for 26 weeks maternity leave extension, 4 weeks paternity leave finalised
Parliament has finalised the draft bill aimed at extending maternity leave and introducing paternity leave in Ghana.The Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, initiated by...
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Francis-Xavier presents bill to introduce paternity leave, extend maternity leave
Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has introduced the Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, aimed at modifying Section 57(1) of the Labour Act.The...
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Ugandan: Paternity leave increases from 4 to 7 days
The Ugandan parliament has approved legislation to increase paternity leave from four to seven days. This adjustment intends to provide male employees more time...
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