Duration: 1 Day
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Compliance, Accountability, and Impact
“A practical guide to understanding and implementing Employment Equity Legislation”
Employment Equity (EE) is a critical component of workplace transformation, ensuring fair representation and equal opportunities for all employees. This session provides an overview of the EE Act, its purpose, and its impact on businesses and employees.
This practical, one-day course is designed to help Employment Equity (EE) Committee members, HR professionals, managers, and business leaders understand their responsibilities under the Employment Equity Act and apply them effectively.
By the end of this course, participants will be fully equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to implement and oversee Employment Equity compliance effectively - ensuring a fair, inclusive and legally compliant workplace.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- CEOs, Directors, and Business Owners overseeing Employment Equity compliance
- EE Managers, HR Professionals and Line Managers responsible for implementation
- Employment Equity Committee Members, whose responsibility is to oversee the planning, implementing, and monitoring of EE Plans
- Any employees seeking a better understanding of Employment Equity in the workplace
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
- Confidently implement Employment Equity (EE) legislation in your workplace
- Ensure legal compliance and avoid costly penalties
- Assist management in educating the workforce on EE principles
- Understand the latest amendments and how they impact your business
- Prepare for Department of Labour inspections to ensure compliance
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
The purpose and importance of Employment Equity
- The background and objectives of the Employment Equity Act
- Key insights from the 22nd Commission for Employment Equity Report
- Understanding the current landscape of EE compliance in South Africa
Key Provisions of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
- Chapter 1: Definitions, purpose, interpretation and application
- Chapter 2: Prohibition of unfair discrimination
- Chapter 3: Affirmative action
- Chapter 4: Monitoring, enforcement, and legal proceedings
- Chapter 5: General provisions
- Schedule 1: Maximum permissible fines
The Code of Good Practice: Employment Equity Plan: Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring
- The objective, scope, and legal framework of the Employment Equity Plan
- How to develop, structure, and implement an EE Plan
- Process and steps for constructing a legally compliant EE Plan
- EE Reporting - when, how, and which forms to use (EEA2 & EEA4)
Employment Equity Amendment Act 2020: Key issues
- The current status of the EE Amendment Act
- Definitions of designated employers
- Sectoral targets - how they impact different industries
- Certificates of compliance - how to qualify and what it means for business
Practical Application: Employment Equity Documentation and Compliance Tools
- Reviewing and understanding EEA9, EEA12, EEA13, EEA2, and EEA4 forms
- How to prepare for Department of Labour inspections
- Ensuring compliance in your organisation - next steps for EE Committees and HR
