Section 64 of the eea prohibits unfair discrimination in terms and conditions of employment between employees performing the same or. Telkom sa, being the largest communications company in south africa, has committed itself to employment equity and has already embarked on an affirmative action programme. 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. According to that act, reasonable accommodation means any modification or adjustment to a job or to the working environment that will enable a person from a designated group to have access to or participate or advance in employment.
Number21of1998 employmentequalityact1998 revised updatedto7march2016 introduction thisrevisedactpresentsthetextoftheactasithasbeenamendedsinceenactment. Implementing positive measures affirmative action to ensure the equitable representation of black people. 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 categories and levels in the workforce. Employment equity act 55 of 1998, skills development, act 97 of 1998 and skills development. Preamble recognising that as a result of apartheid and other discriminatory laws and practices, there are disparities in employment, occupation and income within the. Bbbee and labouremployment equity in a calabash introduction the employment equity act eea has been put in place in order to address certain imbalances in the workplace due to past discriminatory practices in south africa. Key aspects on the employment of people with disabilities set out in the schedule is issued by the minister of labour, on the advice of the commission for employment equity, in terms of section 541a of the employment. Employment equity act 349 kb act current to 20200319 and last amended on 20171212. Employment equity act 55 of 1998, skills development, act 97 of 1998 and skills development levies act 9 of 1999 jutas statutes editors on.
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. Implications of the employment equity act and other. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 chapter one definitions, purpose, interpretation and application ss 14 1. Employment equity plan south african qualifications.
Amended by employment equity amendment act 47 of 20 from 1 aug 2014. Bbbee and labour employment equity in a calabash introduction the employment equity act eea has been put in place in order to address certain imbalances in the workplace due to past discriminatory practices in south africa. See act for various commencement dates amendments to the code of good practice on the handling of sexual harassment cases in the workplace. The historically divided teaching corps is now governed by. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued. The skills development act, 97 of 1998 as amended by the skills development levies act, 9 of 1999 and the skills developlment amendement act, 31 of 2003, provides a framework for strategies to develop and improve the skills of the south african workforce and to integrate those strategies into the national qualifications framework. Published under general notice 57 in government gazette 27865 dated 4 august 2005. The purpose of the act is to achieve equity in the workplace, by.
Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment through the elimination of unfair discrimination. Section 42 of the amended employment equity act, no 55 of 1998, eea, as amended by the employment equity amendment act, no 47 of 20, deals with how a designated employer will be assessed in terms of their compliance with employment equity in accordance with the eea. Key aspects on the employment of people with disabilities government notice depar. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application 1. 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. Please note that this act has not yet been put into operation. Footnote 55 this act or any provision of this act comes into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the governor in council. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 1. Marikana report large file 8 mb 660 pages coid downloads paperless system introduced by the department of labour. Commencement of regulation to the employment equity act, 1998 act no.
Pdf the employment equity act eea as an instrument for. This act contains provisions that promote employment equity, including provisions prohibiting unfair discrimination, regulating affirmative action and establishing a commission for employment equity. The president may determine different dates in respect of different provisions of this act. Employment equity act pdf skills development act pdf uif. The provisions dealing with the prohibition of discrimination con tained in chapter 2 have been exten sively amended. Key aspects on the employment of people with disabilities vol. Compensation for occupational injuries and deceases pdf amended act. In order to assist employers, the department of labour published a code of good practice on the preparation, implementation and monitoring of employment equity plans.
Eea 3 summary of the employment equity act 55 of 1998. Basic conditions of employment act 1997 loaded on 20501. Amended by intelligence services act 65 of 2002 from 20 feb 2003. Amended by electronic communications security pty ltd act 68 of 2002 from 28 feb 2003. Notice is hereby given that the code of good practice. S 1, 4 amended by electronic communications security pty. Compensation for occupational injuries and deceases.
Short title 1 this act may be cited as the employment equity act purpose of act. May 10, 2014 summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 1. This act was passed to promote the constitutional right of equality and exercise true democracy. Amended by general intelligence laws amendment act 52 of 2003 from 28 feb 2003. Employment equity why employers cannot ignore equity laws. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 1.
Monitoring of employment equity plans regulations under the employment equity act 55 of 1998 act to provide for employment equity. In this article we have examined the employment equity act eea no. The directorgeneral dg of the department of labour dol is tasked with this duty. As mentioned previously affirmative action was introduced through the employment equality act, 55 in 1998, 4 years after the end of apartheid. Section 2 the purpose of the act is to achieve equity in the workplace, by a. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 1 august 2014 to date this is the current version and applies as from 1 august 2014, i. The effectiveness of the employment equity act act 55 of 1998 in the public service with reference to the department of agriculture 20002006. The code is a guide for employers and employees on key aspects of promoting equal. 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. 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. The effectiveness of the employment equity act4dumi.
Eea 3 a summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, as amended issued in terms of section 25 1 department of labour. The employment equity actopen access 55 of 1998 eea has been amended to include a specific provision dealing with equal pay claims in the form of section 64. The act on which affirmative action is based, the employment equity act no 55 of 1998 recognises. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998 1. Purpose of this act the purpose of this act is to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination. Definitions in this act, unless the context otherwise indicatesbasic conditions of employment act means the basic conditions of employment act, 1997 act no. The department of labour also published a user guide to the employment equity act, detailing 10 steps to preparing and implementing an employment equity plan. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. 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. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 people with disabilities. In south africa, reasonable accommodation is ensured through the employment equity act no.
Employment equity act and regulations 551998 data dynamics. Employment equity in the workplace ccma info sheet. When opportunities and reasonable accommodation is provided, people with disabilities can contribute valuable skills and abilities to every workplace, and contribute to the economy of our society. The main purpose of the employment equity act is to achieve equality in the work place by. 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. 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. The provision of first aid boxes at the workplace probation 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. Employment equity act no 55, of 1998 code of good practice on key aspects of disability in the workplace draft for public comments foreword widespread ignorance, fear and stereotypes cause people with disabilities to be unfairly. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Employment equity act, 1998 act no 55 of 1998 as amended, and on the advice of the commission for employment equity, publish the draft revised draft code of good practice on the employment of persons with disabilities for public comment effective from the date of publication. Skills development act, 97 of 1998 as amended file type. A south african perspective by dumisani zondi submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of administration public administration in the.
This study focuses on the effects of the implementation of the employment equity act, 1998, and other legislation on human resource planning within telkom sa. This act regulates the professional, moral and ethical responsibilities and competencies of teachers. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in. Employment equity act, 1998 act no 55 of 1998 as amended, and on the advice of the commission for employment equity, publish the draft revised draft code of good practice on the employment of persons with disabilities for public comment. Section 2 the purpose of the act is to achieve equity.
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