Emplyment Equiity Act

Question 1

Nature and purpose (3)

Answer 1

• promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment of all employees
• eliminating unfair dismissal
• equal representation of all population groups

Question 2

Name 3 advantages

Answer 2

1. brings redress to people who have experienced suffering and inequality
2. promotes equal opportunities
3. Provides all candidates with a equal opportunity to be selected

Question 3

Name 3 disadvantages?

Answer 3

1. Act resend one form of discrimination with another form of discrimination
2. the goals of employment equality act may clash with other acts
3. Act often Benefits people’s who have not been discriminated in the past

Question 4

Implications for small businesses (2)

Answer 4

1. Bs with more than 50 employees are obligated to comply with affirmative action
2. only bs’s that comply with EE requirements can do bs with government

Question 5

Name the COMPLIANCES and PENALTIES

Answer 5

1. labour inspectors have the power to issue compliance orders
2. labour court can impose fines on employers

3fines are between 500k-900k

Question 6

Implications for large business (3)

Answer 6

1 bs employment policies must prohibit discrimination

2. Bs have smaller pool of candidates to choose from
3. bs must give reference to people who are previously disadvantaged

Question 7

Name the discrimination acts (3)

Answer 7

1. Discrimination on one or more grounds
2. medical testing
3. psychometric testing