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Employee Benefits in Ghana 2024

Publisher GlobalData
Published Jul 11, 2024
Length 35 Pages
SKU # GBDT19099688

Description

Employee Benefits in Ghana 2024


Summary

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Ghana, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Ghana, detailed information about the private benefits in Ghana, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Ghana.

Ghana’s social security system covers the entire population, including employees and self-employed individuals. The provision of benefits depends on the contributions made by employers, insured employees, and self-employed persons. The Ghanaian social security system has a three-tier pension scheme which was introduced in 2009. The first tier is a mandatory social insurance scheme administered by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The second tier is a mandatory occupational pension scheme which is privately managed. The third tier is a voluntary, privately-managed pension scheme funded through contributions from employers and employees.

Key Highlights
  • Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare, National Pensions Regulatory Authority and National Health Insurance Authority are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system.
  • A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
  • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution.
  • In Ghana, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through provident fund schemes and group personal pension schemes.
Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Ghana -
  • It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
  • It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty, leaves and holidays and private benefits
Reasons to Buy
  • Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
  • Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
  • Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
  • Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies

Table of Contents

35 Pages
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics
4. Overview of Employee Benefits in Ghana
5. Regulations
How Do Licenses Work?
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