What is the Employment Equity Act In South Africa?
The Employment Equity Act is the law that promotes equity in the workplace, ensures that all employees receive equal opportunities, and that employees are treated fairly by their employers.
The law protects you from unfair treatment and any form of discrimination.
What is the penalty for employment equity in South Africa?
Probably the most controversial and published part of the recent labor law amendments is the compliance part of the Employment Equity Act, of 2014.
Employers who do not comply with the consultation, analysis, planning, and reporting obligations of the EEA can be fined by the Labour Court up to 10% of their turnover.
What are the basic employment rights in South Africa?
Not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against. to be provided with appropriate resources and equipment. to have safe working conditions. to receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time.
What are the changes to the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?
Revision of the definition of a ‘designated employer’: As of 1 September 2023, only employers with 50 or more employees will be considered designated
employers for the purposes of affirmative action provisions. Total annual turnover will no longer be a consideration.