On 29 September 2014 the Department of Labour published the Draft Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value (Code) for public comment, just under two months after the Employment Equity Amendment (Amendment Act) came into effect. According to Lauren Salt, Associate in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, "The key objective of the Code is to provide practical steps to both employers and employees in the manner in which the principle of equal remuneration for work … [Read more...] about Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Code
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Are you ready for commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act?
On Friday, 25 July 2014, President Jacob Zuma proclaimed 1 August 2014 as the effective date for the implementation of the Employment Equity Amendment (EEA) Act. Johan Botes, Director in the Employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr warns that the amendments to the EEA ushers in likely claims of equal pay for equal work by employees feeling aggrieved by differences in their terms and conditions of employment. “Designated employers must now also report on unfair discrimination in … [Read more...] about Are you ready for commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act?
