Employers have until next Wednesday to file their employment equity (EE) online reports in line with the Employment Equity Act. The 2019 EE Online and Manual reporting season opened on 01 September 2019. The manual reporting submissions closed on 1 October 2019. The Department of Labour said the reporting season was preceded by a series of national road shows. The road shows sought to encourage and create awareness on compliance with the Employment Equity Act, publicise … [Read more...] about EE reports due next week
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Department of Labour Employment Equity Workshops
The Department of Labour will host its annual workshops and roadshows in all provinces to promote the implementation and compliance with the Employment Equity Act from 11 July to 8 September. The department hosts workshops and roadshows in all the provinces annually to share key information and at the same time, provide a platform to stakeholders to engage on matters relating to employment equity. To be held under the theme ‘Real transformation makes business sense’, the roadshows will … [Read more...] about Department of Labour Employment Equity Workshops
Employment equity report slammed
The Commission for Employment Equity's "fixation" on top management in its annual report was criticised by trade union Solidarity on Monday. "Like in previous years, it fixates on a tiny part of the South African labour force, namely top management," said Paul Joubert, senior economic researcher at Solidarity. "In addition, the commission's analysis of the labour market is again seriously flawed, which shows either an inability or an unwillingness to do a proper analysis." According to the … [Read more...] about Employment equity report slammed
Over 1 000 firms headed to court for EE non-compliance
More than 1 000 companies will be taken to court because of non-compliance with the legal requirements of employment equity. The Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) released its 2014 report on employment equity (EE) on Thursday. Thembinkosi Mkalipi, chief director of labour relations at the Department of Labour, said it would be the first time since the Employment Equity Act came into effect that the Department of Labour will sue companies that failed to report on their EE … [Read more...] about Over 1 000 firms headed to court for EE non-compliance
70% of management leadership positions in white hands
More white males continue to dominate management positions in the South African economy while the appointment of Africans into those positions is still "moving at a snail's pace". Tabea Mogodielo, the acting chairperson for the Commission for Employment Equity, said government departments and state-owned entities were doing well in implementing employment equity in the workplace, but the private was not making movements in the right direction. The acting chairperson said this when she … [Read more...] about 70% of management leadership positions in white hands
Closing of the Equity Reporting Season
The Department of Labour has urged all designated employers to submit their Employment Equity (EE) report plans before the reporting season closes tomorrow. The department reminded all designated employers that they have until 15 January 2015 to file their EE online submissions. In terms of the new EE legislation that is now in force, it is compulsory for all designated employers to submit their EE report plans with the Department of Labour. The 2014 reporting season opened on 1 … [Read more...] about Closing of the Equity Reporting Season
Friday Rant: Is the state an ASS?
Our Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. In the Bill of Rights section dealing with equality it is stated: The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, … [Read more...] about Friday Rant: Is the state an ASS?
Any labour lawyers care to comment on The Employment Equity Amendment Act?
The Employment Equity Amendment Act was published on the 16th of January 2014 in Government Gazette 37238. The effective date is 1 August 2014. In the act the following are defined as "designated groups": 'designated groups' means black people, women and people with disabilities who - (a) are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent; or (b) became citizens of the Republic of South Africa by naturalisation - (i) before 27 April 1994; or (ii) after 26 April 1994 and … [Read more...] about Any labour lawyers care to comment on The Employment Equity Amendment Act?
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?
