THE GHANAIAN CONSTITUTION Article 24 of the Constitution provides: 1. Every person has the right to work under satisfactory, safe and healthy conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work without distinction of any kind 2. Every worker shall be assured of rest, leisure and reasonable limitation of working hours and periods of holidays with pay as well as remuneration for public holidays. 3. Every worker has a right to form or join a trade union of his choice for the promotion and protection of his economic and social interests. 4. Restrictions shall not be placed on the exercise of the right conferred by clause (3) of this article except restrictions prescribed by law and reasonably necessary in the interest of national security or public order of for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. LEGISLATION AND POLICY Several laws exist to regulate the relationship between employers and employees, and to ensure non-discrimination in remuneration, as well as the provision of safe and congenial working environment. Among these are: 1. Industrial Relations Act 2. Workmen's Compensation Law 3. Factory, Offices and Shops Act 4. Labour Decree; and 5. Investment Code In addition to the constitutional provisions guaranteeing trade union rights, such rights are further protected and promoted by the Industrial