Includes bibliography and appendix.

Contents: Part: Introduction: Nature and sources of labour law -- Historical development labour regulation in Ghana -- The employment relationship -- Part II: Recruitment: The employment contract -- Restraint of trade -- Part III: Maintenance: Statutory obligations -- Employment and protection of vulnerable groups -- Occupational health and safety -- Workmen's compensation -- Pensions -- Part IV: Industrial relations: Trade unions and employers' organizations -- Collective bargaining -- Industrial disputes -- Part V: Discharge initiated by the employee -- Discharge initiated by the employer -- Discharge due to intervening circumstances -- Remedies.