Definition Of Employment Equity Act

47 of 2013 act to provide for employment equity.

Definition of employment equity act. Aboriginal peoples an aboriginal person is a north american indian or a member of a first nation métis or inuit. A designated employer must refer to the relevant codes of good practice when preparing an employment equity plan contemplated in section 20 of the act. The employment equity plan must contain at a minimum all the elements contained in the eea13 template of these regulations and be for a period of 3 to 5 years. 1 c of act no.

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. 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. And to provide for matters incidental thereto. Purpose of act 2 the purpose of this act is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and in the fulfilment of that goal to correct the conditions of disadvantage in.

Summary of the employment equity act 1. Preamble recognising that as a result of apartheid and other discriminatory laws and practices there are disparities in employment occupation and income within the national labour market. The law protects you from unfair treatment and any form of discrimination. Definition of labour inspector substituted by s.

Act to provide for employment equity. 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 occupational. Employment equity act no. Labour inspector means a person appointed in terms of section 63 of the basic conditions of employment act.

And to provide for matters incidental thereto. The four groups designated by the employment equity act are. Short title 1 this act may be cited as the employment equity act. Employment equity amendment act no.

Definitions in this act unless the context otherwise indicates basic conditions of employment act means the basic conditions of employment act 1997 act no.