Chapter Name: Employment Equity Act (EEA)
Description:Promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment by eliminating unfair discrimination and implementing affirmative action measures.
Purpuse:To advance employment equity and create a representative and inclusive workplace.
Rational:Addresses historical inequalities and fosters workplace diversity, which consultants must support.
Chapters Topics
Purpose of the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 as it applies to a business
This topic outlines the purpose of the Employment Equity Act, 1998, emphasizing its role in promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace by eliminating discrimination and implementing affirmative action measures.
Implementation of employment equity
This topic covers how businesses must implement the Employment Equity Act within their organizations. It discusses steps like setting goals, preparing plans, and reporting compliance.
Employment Equity Committees
Focuses on the role of Employment Equity Committees, which help in implementing the Act. These committees assist in setting goals, monitoring progress, and addressing issues related to workplace equality.
Employment policies and practices
Explains how to develop and implement employment policies and practices that align with the Employment Equity Act, ensuring fairness and non-discrimination.
Barriers within an organisation
Discusses common barriers to achieving employment equity within organizations, such as unconscious bias, lack of training, and structural inequalities.