Employment Equity in South Africa

The Employment Equity law aims to protect employees from unfair treatment and any form of discrimination and to be given equal opportunities.

What are the examples of Employment Equity?

Equity refers to the specific things each person needs to succeed. As an example, a person might ask to work from home a few days a week because of a medical condition. Providing the option to work remotely allows them to fulfill their full potential at their job.

What is the South African Employment Equity Act?

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 intends: to provide for employment equity; also. to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Who does Employment Equity apply to?

The application of this Act are thus:

• Chapter II of this Act applies to all employees and employers.
• Except where Chapter III provides otherwise, Chapter III of this Act applies only to designated employers and people from designated groups.

What is an EE position in South Africa?

In South Africa, an AA/EE vacancy is therefore refers to a situation  where interviewers/recruiters will try to employ a person of color, and non AA/EE vacancies are those where any person, regardless or color or gender, can get the position. In principle this initiative was to help remove discriminatory barriers of the apartheid era.

 What does Employment Equity mean 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. Majorly, The law protects you from unfair treatment and any form of discrimination.

What does equity mean in employment?

Workplace equity is the concept of providing fair opportunities for all of your employees based on their individual needs.

 What must be included in the employment equity plan?

An employment equity plan may not apply for less than a year or for more than five years. The plan must outline the steps an employer will take to eliminate practices that constitute unfair discrimination and to remove employment barriers, as well as to achieve equitable representation

What is the main purpose of the employment Equality Act?

The main purpose of the Employment Equity Act is to achieve equality in the work place by: Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

What are employment equity barriers?

Employment equity barriers can be defined as: “the reasons for under-representation of designated employees in the workforce profile” A barrier analysis is formally prescribed by form EEA 12 of the Regulations. This form should be completed in full as your company’s proof of compliance.

What does the Employment Equity Act require of employers?

According to Chapter 3 of the employment Equity act, it requires that employers take certain affirmative action measures to achieve employment Equity. Employers must analyze all employment policies, practices and procedures, and prepare a profile of their workforce in order to identify any problems relating to employment Equity.