Austin Gamey is a human resource consultant

Human resource consultant Austin Gamey has weighed in on the Bank of Ghana's recent staff terminations, stating that the central bank acted within the bounds of Ghanaian labour laws.

He explained that the law permits employers to hire new staff on a probationary basis for up to six months, during which their performance is closely evaluated.

According to Gamey, if a recruit fails to meet the organisation's expectations, the employer has the right to terminate the appointment.

He noted that in such cases, employers are not necessarily required to provide lengthy notice periods, and in some instances, termination can occur without any notice at all.

"It’s standard practice for companies to let go of employees who don’t pass their probationary period, often with minimal notice, typically around two weeks, or even none," Gamey is quoted to have said by JoyBusiness.

He emphasised, "You can even be asked to leave without notice. If someone completes their probation and the company cannot keep them, they can be let go with about two weeks' notice or even none."

His comments suggest that the Bank of Ghana's decision to terminate the appointments of some staff recruited in December 2024 is consistent with established labour laws and practices in Ghana.

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