An executive certificate programme equipping HR professionals and managers with the legal knowledge to navigate the workplace with confidence, fairness, and compliance.
About the Programme
Know the Law. Lead with Confidence.
HR decisions carry legal consequences. Whether you are managing a disciplinary process, drafting employment contracts, handling terminations, or navigating union negotiations — every action must be grounded in legal compliance.
The HR & The Law programme is a practical, expert-led course that builds your knowledge of Ghanaian labour law, employment regulations, and HR legal procedure. Delivered by a practising legal expert with experience spanning litigation, regulatory compliance, and international labour organisations, this programme closes the gap between HR practice and legal risk management.
Why This Programme
Three Reasons to Enroll
Strengthen Your Legal Knowledge
Gain a solid grounding in the laws and regulations that govern the employment relationship in Ghana and across Africa.
Navigate Workplace Challenges
Handle disputes, terminations, injuries, and union matters with the procedural confidence that protects your organisation.
Champion Fairness & Accountability
Reinforce ethical standards and cultivate a workplace culture grounded in equity, natural justice, and legal compliance.
Course Timetable
8 Modules Across 8 Saturdays
Sessions run every Saturday from 10 October to 28 November 2026, delivered online. Each session builds on the previous module, culminating in group presentations in Week 8.
| Date | Week | Module | What You'll Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | 1 | Principles of Law | Introduces the general legal principles guiding HR and people-management practices: sources of labour law in Ghana, rights and obligations in the employer–employee relationship, fairness and natural justice, and HR legal compliance in the African context. |
| October 17, 2026 | 2 | Contract Law | Employment contracts and work-related agreements: general principles of contract, types of contract (permanent, temporary, casual), essential elements of a valid contract, breach and remedies, and Ghana Labour Act provisions. |
| October 24, 2026 | 3 | HR Policies & Legal Procedures | Legal implications of HR policies and policy violations, alignment with the Ghana Labour Act, Labour Commission procedures, filing complaints and responses, documentation and evidence management, and case studies on HR disputes. |
| October 31, 2026 | 4 | Workmen’s Compensation | Workplace injury, employer obligations and employee rights: Workmen’s Compensation Act overview, employer liability and insurance, the claims process and dispute resolution, and case studies from Ghanaian workplaces. |
| November 7, 2026 | 5 | Leave Administration | Statutory and organisational leave management: types of leave (annual, maternity, paternity, sick, study), legal requirements under the Ghana Labour Act, policy implementation, and leave tracking and reporting systems. |
| November 14, 2026 | 6 | Unions & Negotiations | Collective bargaining, union rights and negotiation strategy: trade unions in Ghana (TUC and sector unions), rights of employees and employers, bargaining processes, and dispute resolution techniques. The group project brief is issued in this session. |
| November 21, 2026 | 7 | Employee Discipline & Termination | Lawful disciplinary procedures and termination practice: types of disciplinary action, procedures and documentation, grounds for lawful termination, notice and severance pay, and case studies on compliance in Ghana. |
| November 28, 2026 | 8 | Group Presentations | Participants present the group projects assigned in Week 6, applying course concepts to real Ghanaian workplace scenarios. Closing remarks and certification. |
Your Facilitator
Expert-Led. Practitioner-Grounded.
Lead Facilitator
Kofi Oti Adinkrah Jnr, Esq.
A seasoned legal practitioner with over a decade of experience in commercial law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Kofi brings deep expertise in employment and labour law, advising organisations on industrial relations, HR legal compliance, and workplace dispute management.
His work spans engagements with global institutions including the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the World Bank, and GIZ. He contributed to Ghana’s labour law reform process, participating in the validation of Ghana’s Draft Labour Bill (2024). He also teaches Labour and Industrial Relations Law at tertiary level, combining academic rigour with frontline practical experience.
Who Should Attend
For Anyone Who Makes HR Decisions
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Managing Directors
- Line Managers and Senior Officers
- HR Managers, HR Directors and HR Consultants
- HR Professionals at all levels
- Legal & Compliance Officers
- Anyone with an interest in managing people lawfully and effectively
Certification
Earn the Executive Certificate in HR & The Law
Participants who complete all modules and assessments will receive the Executive Certificate in HR & The Law, issued by the HR Certification Centre — a credential that signals legal competence and professional credibility.
- 8 Saturdays — 10 October to 28 November 2026
- 100% Online
- GH₵ 5,500 (VAT exclusive) + GH₵ 100 registration fee
- Executive Certificate Awarded
Secure Your Seat
Don’t Navigate Employment Law Alone.
Join HR and business professionals across Ghana who are building the legal knowledge to protect their organisations and lead with confidence.
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