Global Expansion Updates September 2017

Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo

Obligation to switch to biometric work Cards

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) authorities have made a mandatory obligation for non-resident employees to switch to biometric cards instead of the earlier work cards.

Non-resident employees have to appear before the office of the Ministry of Labour and get their fingerprints and facial image for official records. In addition to that, a fee of USD 20 is payable to authorities.

Ghana

Increase in minimum wage announced

In July 2017, the government announced an increase in the daily minimum wage for workers by 10%. Accordingly, the minimum wage of GHS 8.80 will rise to GHS 9.68 per hour.