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employment equity act
Part of legislation
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Business
12th Grade
10/18/2021

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Why was the EEA implemented?
Definition
  • To ensure that qualified people from designated groups have equal opportunities in the workplace
  • To achieve diversity and employment equity in the workplace
Term
Purpose of the employment equity act
Definition
  • Employees who do the same work must be paid equally
  • Promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace
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Advantages of the EEA
Definition
  • Promote equal opportunities and fair treatment
  • Promote diversity in the workplace, it leads to creativity
  • Encourages consultation between employer and employee
Term

Disadvantages of the EEA

Definition
  • Certain groups of people are excluded as a result of affirmative action
  • Implementation can be costly
  • Other employees may think the position was awarded based on race
Term
Penalties for non-compliance with the EEA
Definition
  • Labour court
  • Fine
  • May be blocked from doing business with the government
Term
Compliance with the EEA
Definition
  • Promote equal opportunities and fair treatment
  • Guard against discriminatory appointments
  • Submit the employment equity plan to the Department of Labour
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Discriminatory actions according to the EEA
Definition
  • Not employing women who want children
  • Not employing a person due to religion or disability
  • Doing HIV testing unless justified by the Labour court
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