Employment equity tools, resources, and publications are also provided to help employers fulfill their obligations under the employment equity act. Eea 3 summary of the employment equity act 55 of 1998. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application 1. Ppt employment equity act no 55 of 1998 81 powerpoint. 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. Chapter 2 of the bill of rights, as contained in the constitution of south africa, enshrines the rights of all people in south africa and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
This is the current version and applies as from 1 august 2014, i. Employment equity act other bibliographies cite this for me. Employment equity act no 55 of 1998 81 1 employment equity act no 55 of 1998 81 2 purpose of ee act 81 redress past discrimination. Employment equity in federally regulated workplaces canada. All downloads are provided by the department of labour. Eea 3 a summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, as amended issued in terms of section 25 1 department of labour. 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. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 employment equity reporting employment equity act employment equity act amendments may 2006. 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 ee online service for 2019 reporting is closed. Specifically, it prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, and credit. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 and regulations lexisnexis sa. Department of employment and labour prepares to host employment equity workshops. This is a pdf download of the occupational health and safety act summary poster wall chart optimized for a1 printing. Proactively advance workers previously discriminated against, via affirmative action applies to designated employers and employees from. Download employment equity forum constitution template telephone. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of section 20 of the act. The purpose of the employment equity act, no 55 of 1998 is to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair. Employment equity act criminal law cepr act sa constitution labour relations act.
Mar 25, 2020 this intensive and comprehensive programme has achieved great success by capacitating and guiding hr, transformation, line management and unions in the procedural and substantive compliance and optimisation practices to ensure a sustainable and successful employment equity function. Employment equity in the workplace ccma info sheet. The equality act seeks to incorporate protections against lgbt discrimination into the federal civil rights law. The new employment equity act 4 form on 8 august 2019, the department of labour gazetted the new employment equity act 4 form eea4. Part 2 code of good practice on the integration of employment equity into human. 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. 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 records for more information on the above statutory requirements, please consult hrsdcs guidelines for the employment equity act and regulations at. In order to comply with section 21 of the employment equity act 55 of 1998, employers are required to submit their employment equity reports. How to submit manually is explained in this how to. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of section 20 of the act eea 14 directorgeneral notification in terms of section 214a of the act code of good practice on the employment of persons with disabilities 9 november 2015. Amended by general intelligence laws amendment act 52 of 2003 from 28 feb 2003.
Occupational health and safety act poster wall chart pdf download sku. Employers with fewer than 50 employees who are designated in terms of the turnover threshold applicable to designated employers schedule 4 of the employment equity amendment act no. Downloads ee assist employment equity contact 012 993 4363. Employers can do this online or they can do it manually. The employment equity act was brought about as a tool to aid employers to achieve a more representative workforce through providing principals of planning, guiding policies and practices ensuring diversity inline with the economically active population statistics promoting fair and sustainable human resource processes. This is a pdf download of the employment equity act poster wall chart optimized for a1 printing. The above code of good practice was gazetted on 4 th august 2005 in government gazette 27866.
Amended by electronic communications security pty ltd act 68 of 2002 from 28 feb 2003. Amended by intelligence services act 65 of 2002 from 20 feb 2003. The employment equity act is federal legislation, and as such, applies only to a narrow group of industries that are federally regulated under the canadian constitution. The workspace, 63 bram fischer dr randburg, johannesburg, 2194. Employment equity act pdf skills development act pdf uif. Commission for employment equitys 19th annual report released. Eea2 form employment equity report global business solutions. The president may determine different dates in respect of different provisions of this act. You can get the eea2 forms for both large and small employers and. Jul 26, 2014 copperlines groundbreaking video to train staff and managers in sa on employment equity law and its practical application. Selfdeclaration is the term the public service commission uses for the collection of ee information voluntarily provided by applicants in appointment processes, under the authorities of the public service employment act sections 11, 23, 30, 34 and 36, the employment equity act sections 4. The employment equity act 55 of 1998 promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination and implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups.
Popular ama apa 6th edition apa 7th edition chicago 17th edition. Occupational health and safety act poster wall chart gt shop. Eea1 employee declaration in terms of section 191 of the act. 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. Pdf this paper seeks to critically examine the employment equity act eea as an instrument of achieving employment equity in post. Amended by employment equity amendment act 47 of 20 from 1 aug 2014. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of. Pdf the employment equity act eea as an instrument for. Compensation for occupational injuries and deceases.
Employment equity act summary western cape government. Section 271 of the employment equity act 55 of 1998 act provides that every designated employer must submit an income differential statement to the employment conditions commission on the remuneration and benefits received in each occupational level of that employers workforce. Employment equity plan which will achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity in the employers workforce. The employment equity act applies to all employers, workers and job applicants, but not members. All designated employers with 50 or more employees must report every year. Eliminate unfair discrimination applies to all employers.
The provisions dealing with the prohibition of discrimination contained in chapter 2 have been extensively amended. Framework for compliance audits under the employment equity act. New eea form issued in terms of the employment equity act. Compensation for occupational injuries and deceases pdf amended act. Copperlines groundbreaking video to train staff and managers in sa on employment equity law and its practical application. Aug 28, 2017 a designated employer is required to report to the director general on progress made in implementing their employment equity plan. Click here to download the new code of conduct on employment. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of. Amendments to employment equity reporting look to equalise remuneration practices.
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