Eea2 form employment equity report global business. Constitution means the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act no. Mazibuko explains how she thinks employment equity should work in south africa. The employment equity act protects you, and your rights, from any form of discrimination by your employer. Be it enacted by the state president and the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. Section 251 of the employment equity act, 1998 states that each employer must display the notice required by section 251 of the act in the form of eea 3, in that employers workplace. Specifically, it specified in section 8 that psychometric tests and related techniques need to have certain properties before they. Labour guide south africa offers a wealth of labour law information and documentation to attorneys, companies and individuals. Employment equity legislation in sa has been tightened over the last year, but does not appear to be reaping the desired results. Employment equity act criminal law cepr act sa constitution labour relations act. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application 1.
South africa has patterned its employment equity act. Employment equity amendment act 47 of 20 south african. Section 92 of the bill of rights in the constitution of the republic of south africa act 108 of 1996. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa as follows. Job evaluation or grading systems are used by many organisations to measure jobs according to their content and establish the comparative worth between jobs. Employers can do this online or they can do it manually. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of section 20 of the act. South africa employment equity act disability rights. The president may determine different dates in respect of different provisions of this act. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 people with disabilities. Findings obtained from equity reports received for 2016 showed that the majority 68. This is a pdf download of the employment equity act poster wall chart optimized for a1 printing.
Pdf the employment equity act eea as an instrument for. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. S 1, 4 amended by electronic communications security pty ltd act 68 of 2002 from 28 feb 2003. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Its aim is not to replace the provisions of the ee act and regulations, but to offer a practical and simplified approach with reference to the most important. Title employment equity ccma description information sheet by the ccma on employment equity south africa has a legacy of discrimination in relation to race, gender and disability that has denied access to opportunities for education, employment, promotion and. Employment equity ccma, document, labour law, south africa. The employment equity act as originally passed, placed limitations on the use of psychometric testing in occupational settings in south africa. Home legal advocacy international disability rights international laws south africa employment equity act. South africa has patterned its employment equity act and a part of the constitution act, such as section 9 2 of the bill of rights in its constitution of 1996 after canada and passed the broad. In order to comply with section 21 of the employment equity act 55 of 1998, employers are required to submit their employment equity reports.
Republic of south africa employment equity bill as introduced in the national assembly minister of labour b 6098 riphabliki raafrika dzonga nawumbisi wa ndzingano wa mintirhovuthori tani hi laha wu tivisiweke ha kona eka huvo yo endla milawu ya rixaka holobye wa mintirho n 6098 isbn 0 621 28391 6. Section 2 the purpose of the act is to achieve equity in the workplace, by promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the eliminatio. Eea9 occupational levels in terms of section 21 of the act. The above code of good practice was gazetted on 4th august 2005 in government gazette 27866. Documents regulating tests in south africa psytech. In south africa, the employment equity act was seen as a tool to ensure the upward mobility of.
New eea form issued in terms of the employment equity act. Copperlines groundbreaking video to train staff and managers in sa on employment equity law and its practical application. Hearings documents handed out progress on employment equity act implementation department of labour bsa business south africa presentation on the employment equity act submission by the community constituency submission by congress of south african trade unions cosatu. In this lesson we discuss the employment equity act eea.
Contact us today and ensure that your company complies with the employment equity act. New eea form issued in terms of the employment equity act stipulates every designated employer must submit an income differential statement to the employment conditions commission on the remuneration and benefits received. Pdf this paper seeks to critically examine the employment equity act eea as an instrument of achieving. Basic conditions of employment act means the basic conditions of employment act, 1997 act no. South africa is one of the most culturally, racially and economically diverse countries in the world. Employment equity plan 1 a designated employer must prepare and implement an employment equity plan which will achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity in that employers workforce. The amendment bill introduces section 53 of the employment equity act eea, which was never promulgated since the inception of the act in 1998. Employment equity act summary western cape government. The employment equity act, 1998 and other myths about the. In this live grade 12 business studies show we take a close look at legislation about employment. Official site with labour legislation, policy documents, and news. An employment equity plan must state a the objectives to be achieved for each year of the plan b the affirmative action measures to be implemented as required by section 152. In august 2019 the department of employment and labour repealed the old eea4 form, as published in the employment equity regulations of 1 august 2014, and replaced it with a new version.
Yes or no to employment equity amendments dear south africa. Click here to download the new code of conduct on employment equity code of good practice on the integration of employment equity into human resource policies and practices. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of. Amended by employment equity amendment act 47 of 20 from 1 aug 2014 amended by general intelligence laws amendment act 52 of 2003 from 28 feb 2003. Section 20 requires designated employers to prepare and implement an employment equity plan which will achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity in the employers workforce. The purpose of the employment equity act, no 55 of 1998 is to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair. The employment equity act, 1998 and other myths about the pursuit of equality, equity and dignity in postapartheid south africa part 2 potchefstroom electronic. The code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities is thus part of a. Eep0002employment equity policy june 2017 republic of south africa act of 1993 i. Employment equity plan which will achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity in the employers workforce. Eea 3 summary of the employment equity act 55 of 1998.
As south african labour law is continually changing, organisations are becoming increasingly confused as to what information the department. Pdf employment equity at selected companies in south africa. An employment equity report was timely filed in south africa, despite some technical glitches on the online portal, a court recently decided. The south african human rights commission sahrc recently found that south africas affirmative action and employment equity policies were unconstitutional.
To ensure that everyone enjoys equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace, the employment equity act, no 55 of 1998 was enacted into law. Cape in 2010, he seems to have done so in the context of arguing that if coloured people wished to. Global business solutions is a leading labour law, human resources and industrial relations consultancy offering a diverse range of services aimed at empowering businesses to. Employment equity in the school the information contained in these documents has been compiled to assist schools in understanding their obligations in terms of the employment equity act. The purpose of the act is to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination who needs to comply. Commencement of the employment equity amendment act, 20. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued. Employment equity in the workplace ccma info sheet.
Labour guide your guide to labour law in south africa. Title eea 3 summary of the employment equity act 55 of 1998 description eea 3 a summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, as amended issued in terms of section 251 category lra forms sub category department of labour document type forms filename 3. Cape town transformation in the labour sector is moving at a snails pace, according to the commission for employment equity cee. Page 1 of 24 republic of south africa employment equity amendment bill as introduced by the minister of labour national assembly the english text is the official text of the bill b 2012. Eea4 report has been repealed and replaced with a newer version right before the submission period opens for the 2019 employment equity reports. The purpose of the employment equity act, no 55 of 1998 is to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through elimination of unfair discrimination and implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups, in order to ensure equitable representation in all.
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