The analysis must also include the development of a workforce. In order to analyse the application of employment equity act and workplace diversity. To ensure that everyone enjoys equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace, the employment equity act, no 55 of 1998 was enacted into law. The report demonstrates the ongoing efforts of employers in the federally regulated private sector to ensure equity in workplaces across the country for the four groups designated under the employment equity act women, indigenous peoples, persons. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in. Complete the employment equity facilitators report and forward to the employment equity office. The case for promoting equity in developing countries 19 4. Employment equity ee act of 1999 amended in 2004, which contained anti discriminatory provisions, the skills development act of 1998 and the skills development levies act of 1999. Employment equity analysis refers to the just and openminded process of analysing the employment opportunities available to everyone who are normal as well as so called abnormal like physically challenged or those belonging to minority classes. The effectiveness of the employment equity act act 55 of. Employment equity act mangaung metropolitan municipality. A particular reason why ee is of importance in the mining. Section 23 section 23 of the employment equity act nr 55 of 1998 stipulates that a designated employer must, before. The purpose of the act is to achieve equity in the workplace, by.
The president may determine different dates in respect of different provisions of this act. Given the diversity of people in south africa, fair and equal representation is important to ensure that all citizens have the necessary access to employment opportunities. It describes the employment situation of the four designated groups and the. An employment equity plan must state c where under representation of people form designated groups has been identified by the analysis, the numerical. Income differentials chapter iv commission for employment equity 28.
Template for reporting on analysis conducted in terms of section 19 of the act. Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment through the elimination of unfair discrimination. The employment equity act annual report is based on the consolidation and analysis of the individual employer reports submitted by the federally regulated private sector, crown corporations and other federal organizations under the legislated employment equity program. According to section 191 of the employment equity act, a designated employer must conduct an analysis as prescribed, of its employment policies, practices. Labor market productivity of education is analyzed by race and compared to investment levels.
Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 1. Analytical tools variance reports are excellent tools for determining variances between two. According to section 191 of the employment equity act, a designated employer must conduct an analysis as prescribed, of its employment policies, practices, procedures and. South africa are analyzed using neoinstitutional theory. Purpose of the policy the purpose of the employment equity policy is to. Employment equity is an imperative business driver and therefore supports the principles and intent of the employment equity act of 1998. Pdf barriers to employment equity implementation and. Section 19 a designated employer is required to conduct an analysis of their workplaces. I declare that the effectiveness of employment equity act act 55 of 1998 in the public service, with re reference to the department of agriculture 2000 2006. South africa is one of the most culturally, racially and economically diverse countries in the world.
Page 1 of 16 eea12 department of labour annual employment equity analysis section 19 employer details trade name stellenbosch university dti registration name none payesars no 1274073020 ee ref no 762312 industrysector education, training and development practices province western cape tel no 021808 4648 fax no 021808 2484. The employment equity act 55 of 1998 the act was enacted to give effect to equality in terms of section 92 of the bill of rights in the constitution of the republic of south africa act 108 of 1996. This is the first amendment to the employment equity act since 1998. Workforce analysis this section assists your organization in meeting its other obligations under the employment equity act e. While there is some research on the challenges of implementing the eea legislation in universities, there is a paucity of research on the difficulties faced by further education and training fet colleges. Pay act, the civil rights act 1964, the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc and u. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application. Pdf canadas employment equity legislation and policy.
Promote the empowerment and advancement of previously disadvantaged employees in order to create racial and gender equity. The employment equity act eea, no 55, of 1998 was promulgated as a response by the democratic south african government to its apartheid predecessor and other discriminatory laws and practices which had created disparities in employment, occupation and income within the labour market. 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. A south african perspective, is my own work and has not been. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 chapter one definitions, purpose, interpretation and application ss 14 1. Section 22 of the employment equity act nr 55 of 1998 stipulates that every designated employer that is a public company must publish a summary of a report required by section 21 in that employers annual financial report. The importance of the employment equity act is an extension of its purpose. The purpose of this research project was to investigate the extent to which the. Employment equity act summary western cape government. Role and responsibility of the employment equity facilitator. Signed employment equity report eea2 received from department of labour b. Pdf the employment equity act eea as an instrument for. While investment was highly favorable to whites, more detailed.
I mildred nelisiwe oliphant, minister of labour, in terms of section 551 of the employment equity act, 1998 act no 55 of 1998 as amended, and on the advice of the commission for employment equity, hereby repeal the regulations made in terms of the employment equity act, act 55 of 1998, published under government notice no. 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. Definitions in this act, unless the context otherwise indicatesbasic conditions of employment act means the basic conditions of employment act, 1997 act no. Pdf canadas employment equity legislation and policy, 1987. The law protects you from unfair treatment and any form of discrimination. Copies of employment equity committee meetings 2 please ensure that you have the following included in your employment equity file a. To explore difficulties that adversely impact on the effectiveness of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998 in department of agriculture. 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. According to section 191 of the employment equity act, a designated employer must conduct an analysis as prescribed, of its employment policies, practices, procedures and the working environment in order to identify.
Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements. Implementing positive measures affirmative action to ensure the equitable representation of black people, women and the disabled at all levels in the work. The main purpose of the employment equity act is to achieve equality in the work place by. The employment equity act protects you, and your rights, from any form of discrimination by your employer.
Employment equity plan notice is hereby given under section 54 2 of the employment equity act no. Application of the employment equity act and diversity in the. Analysis section 19 check list gauteng, document, labour. Summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of. Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for.
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. 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. Both the employment equity act, 2014, and the 2014 regulations came into effect on 1 august 2014. The minister must issue regulations regarding simplified forms and procedures in regard to analysis, the employment equity plan, the report, duty to inform and duty to keep records for smaller organisations that employ less then 150 employees. Income differentials and discrimination chapter iv commission for employment equity 28. Contact the director of employment equity in the event of a possible violation of fair employment practices or university policy. Employment equity act 55 of 1998 chapter one definitions, purpose, interpretation and application ss 14. 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 effectiveness of the employment equity act4dumi. Annual employment equity analysis eea12 stellenbosch university. Application of the employment equity act and diversity in.
Policy custodian executive manager corporatestrategic services related policies and legislation local government municipal systems act, act no. In order to analyse the application of employment equity act and workplace diversity in the. If your workforce analysis did not reveal any gaps in representation and your employment. The purpose is to achieve equity in the workplace by. Chapter 1 definitions, purpose, interpretation and application 1.
Supreme court decisions have focused attention on salary equity for women in the private business sector, as well as state and federal government. Every employer should be in possession of at least these two documents the code of good practice and the user guide. Employment equity analysis sample analysis, analysis. I, name, hereby certify on behalf of legal name of employer that the information contained in forms 1 to 6 of this report is true and accurate in every respect to the best of my knowledge and belief. May 10, 2014 summary of the employment equity act, 55 of 1998, issued in terms of section 251 1. Review and sign appointment documents a p 101 for faculty recruitments or h r 101 for staff. Understanding the importance of the employment equity act.
Employment equity tools, resources and publications canada. Title analysis section 19 check list gauteng description section 19 of the employment equity act nr 55 of 1998 stipulates that a designated employer must conduct an analysis of employment policies, practices, procedures and working environment so as to identify employment barriers that adversely affect members from designated groups. Analytical tools variance reports are excellent tools for determining variances between two consecutive reporting years. Employment equity act, 2014 and employment equity regulations. Revising representation goals diagram revisiongoals. Eea template for employment equity plan in terms of.