The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr. George Smith-Graham, has proposed that Ghana consider adopting an hourly wage payment system as part of efforts to improve fairness in worker compensation.
In his proposal, he suggested replacing the traditional monthly salary structure with a system where workers are paid based on the number of hours they work.
He believes this model would ensure greater accountability and fairness in remuneration.
He noted that casual and temporary workers stand to benefit significantly from such a system, as many of them currently work irregular hours without receiving pay that accurately reflects their effort.
An hourly wage system, he argued, would help align income more closely with actual productivity.
Dr. George Smith-Graham further explained that the current pay structure often results in inequality, where some workers are underpaid despite heavy workloads while others receive higher compensation for less work. He believes an hourly approach could help reduce such disparities.
Although the proposal is still under consideration, he acknowledged that implementing it would require careful planning and major adjustments to existing labour policies.
Still, he expressed optimism that it could improve working conditions and promote fairness.
The idea forms part of broader efforts by the FWSC to explore reforms that can make Ghana’s wage system more transparent, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all categories of workers.
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