J U D G M E N T
ADJEI, J.A: The Plaintiff sued the Defendant in the High Court (Industrial and Labour Division, Accra for the following reliefs;
“a. A declaration that the chronic/ degenerative disease suffered by the employer (sic) is occupational ill-health.
b. A declaration that the Defendant, being an employer of the Plaintiff, is liable for the occupational ill-health suffered by the employee plaintiff.
c. An order for special damages directed at the Defendant as follows …
PARTICULARS OF SPECIAL DAMAGE
i. Payment for remainder of contract period owing to termination of employee’s contract by BCM @USD447/ month for 6 months at Gh¢5.34 to 1USD.
GHS
Loss of Income -53,634.96
ii. Rent@15% of basic for 6 mths- 8,045.24
iii. 13% SSNIT empl. Contribution - 6,973.00
for P/F
iv. 10% emp. Contribution for P/F- 5,364.00
v. Medical Expenses Incurred - 1,150.00
vi. Payment of 70 months salary for
Early retirement on grounds of
Occupational ill-health in line with
Art. 11(b) of Collective Bargaining
Agreeme…