Environments [Employment Equity Act]

Question 1

Employment Equity Act

Answer 1

a South African law that promotes equity in employment situations and regulates affirmative action.

Question 2

Purpose of EEA

Answer 2

• states that employees who do the same work must be paid
• promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace
• provides for employees to refer unresolved disputes to the CCMA
• ensures that no discrimination on grounds of gender in the workplace takes place

Question 3

Positive impact EEA (business)

Answer 3

• promotes equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment
• encourages consultation between employer and employees
• motivates employees because the workforce is more diverse, representative and inclusive

Question 4

Negative impact EEA (business)

Answer 4

• increased administrative burden, as businesses must compile employment equity reports every two years
• diversity in the workplace may lead to conflict and unhappiness

Question 5

Compliance with EEA

Answer 5

• labour inspectors ca visit businesses, do inspections and question workers
• a dispute can also be referred to the CCMA
• if an employer is found guilty, a heavy finical be imposed