Employment Equity Act
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Non-disclosure agreements can’t silence workplace harassment
South African laws protect victims, rendering many such clauses unenforceable, underlining that employers must ensure safe workplaces, not hide misconduct
Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge
Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’
Labour department denies racial quotas in Employment Equity Amendment Act
The Democratic Alliance, which has launched a court challenge to the amended Act, says it cannot have a place in democratic South Africa
Ramaphosa defends BEE as vital for inclusive economic growth
In his weekly newsletter, the president warned that economic growth without transformation would entrench exclusion, while acknowledging that transformation without growth was…
SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament
Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet
Employers get more responsibilities amid equity amendments
Employers need to make sure they are informed about the new regulations, which fall under the Employment Equity Act, and are compliant
The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth
Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed
Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says
The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies This content is restricted to registered users…
Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy
With the country’s economy on the brink, the ‘Big Three’s’ employment and growth promises hold more weight than ever
Protect everyone’s rights to protect everyone’s health against Aids
Zero discrimination is essential to if we are to change the fact that 7.8 million South Africans live with HIV, but 5.8 million people are on ARVs, highlighting a treatment gap
‘Race quotas’ law sparks fierce debate
Legislation aims to promote diversity and equality in the workplace but critics say it will result in job losses
Enforce employment equity quotas in big companies
The drama at Dis-Chem shows that many firms are declining to transform because they can
SA must close gender pay gap
While our situation is complicated by multiple historical inequalities, it is imperative that women participate meaningfully in all economic sectors
Will business come to the table for Cyril to meet his 100-day promise?
Disagreements over a basic income grant, labour law reform and how to save the economy mean consensus is still far off. But trade-offs – and political shifts – will eventually…
Labour migration policy hopes to ease jobs bloodbath
But unions believe the state lacks the will and capacity to enforce existing labour laws