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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"Employment Equity Act"”.
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An evaluation of the employment equity act at uThungulu District hospitals for people with disabilities.
… some people with disabilities opportunities of employment. The law that effects the constitutional provision is the Employment Equity Act (1998) where affirmative action measures are prescribed and to be implemented by designated employers. Many years have passed since the promulgation of the …
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A critical analysis of section 6(4) of the Employment Equity ACT: is it likely to achieve its stated objectives?
… a critical analysis of section 6(4) of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (“EEA”) and seeks to address the question of whether it is likely to achieve its stated objective of giving effect to the constitutional right to equality. In conducting my analysis, I consider the concept of …
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Challenges regarding the implementation of Employment Equity Act within the Department of Health and the management thereof: a case study of Vhembe District
… challenges regarding the implementation of Employment Equity Act within the Department of Health and the management thereof: A case of study of Vhembe District. The Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 was put in place by Government to facilitate the implementation of fair workplace …
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An investigation of the implementation of the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998) of South Africa by organisations in Cape Town in the Western Cape
… of the past by passing laws such as the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998. The Act was promulgated for the purpose of bringing equity and parity to the workplace. However, findings from this research study and other initiatives, such as those from the Employment Equity Commission …
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A comparative study of challenges faced by women in leadership: a case of Foskor and the Department of Labour in Mhlathuze Municipality
… the study from the following areas: gender equity in leadership positions, gender and leadership in South Africa, gender inequality in management: globally and in South Africa, affirmative action and discrimination within organization, gender differences in leadership, gender stereotype, …
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An evaluation of race based income discrimination in post apartheid South Africa
The South African labour market has been characterised by income inequality, which emanates from past discrimination legacies. The wage gap between white workers and blacks have been marginally high. The same goes for the wage gap between males and females who find themselves performing equal value …
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Intersectionality and employment equity in South Africa
The objectives of the South African Employment Equity Act include providing equal opportunity in the workplace. However, the existing methods for achieving equality of opportunity have been unsuccessful because they do not engage sufficiently with the complexity of, and reasons for, inequality in …
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A qualitative investigation into the cultural diversity in Human Resources at Umkhanyakude district municipality
… Municipality complies with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act No55 of 1998 and to examine whether the Municipality has devised recruitment methods that provide access to a wider pool of job applicants. Some of the outcomes derived from diversity initiatives are not easily quantifiable or …
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Proportionate income differentials: a long walk to social justice. A case study on the Entgeltrahmenabkommen (ERA) Baden-Wuerttemberg, a general agreement on pay grades, that seeks to achieve pay equity in this region of the German metal and electrical industry and a critical evaluation of how this model can assist in the implementation of section 27 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of South Africa
… the South African Constitution of 1996 and the Employment Equity Act of 1998 (EEA) underpins the demand for non-discriminatory pay structures. Section 27 of the EEA was enacted to address disproportionate income differentials, but has not yet been adequately implemented. The purpose of this …
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Communication policy and practice : the case of the Ethekwini Municipality
… examines language policy and language practice in large organisations, with specific reference to departmental practice at the eThekwini Municipality. The eThekwini Municipality is one of South Africa's largest municipalities that are tasked with the provision of (and ensuring universal …
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Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa
… Despite legal frameworks like the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (PEPUDA), implementation gaps persist, limiting the practical impact of these laws. The study underscores the importance of fostering inclusive …
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The predictive validity of the occupational personality questionnaire (OPQ 32I) in assessing competence in the workplace
… assessment in recruitment and selection. The Employment Equity Act (Act No.55 of 1998) stipulates the use of scientifically proven, valid and realiable assessment instruments. This study investigated the validity of the Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ 32i) as a valid predictor of …
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An assessment into the state of transformation disclosure for the top 50 companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
… transformation disclosure is required by the Employment Equity Act and is considered to be mandatory. The transformation disclosure reported by companies within their annual reports/integrated reports was thus critically scrutinised by application of a scoring technique relating to a closed …
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Managing Workforce Diversity in Canada: An Empirical Study of the Factors Affecting the Adoption and Success of Diversity Strategies in Canadian Organisations
… to be a dominant universal issue. Through its Employment Equity Act (EEA), Canada has acted as an exemplar in influencing equality legislation in other countries. The Canadian government’s thirtieth EEA annual report to Parliament presents a very positive picture of equality in employment for …
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An exploration of gender mainstreaming in institutions of Higher learning: The case of rural university in Limpopo Province, South Africa
… representation in senior management positions. Factors hindering the implementation of the 50/50 parity on gender stem from the lack of commitment from top management, and the stereotyping of women’s roles. Some respondents indicated that they do not know of the gender policy at the University of …
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Experiences of Unemployed Indigenous people Living with Disabilities in Soshanguve Township, South Africa - An Exploratory Study
… living on the margins of the economy where unemployment and poverty are rampant. This study examines the experiences of PWD in Soshanguve Township, Tshwane, South Africa. It employs the symbolic interactionist (SI) theory as a lens for gaining insights into the experiences of black women and …
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Equality at Work with the Focus on Unequal Pay for Work of Equal Value
… are fortunate because legislation has been enacted to ensure that there is equality and fairness in the workplace regarding compensation of workers. The Constitution guards against unequal and unfair treatment of workers by their employers in the workplace. Section 23(1) of the Constitution of …
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Exploring the perceptions of black tax among young employed black South Africans
… government of South Africa introduced the Employment Equity Act (55 of 1998) to increase the representation of previously disadvantaged people in all categories and levels in organisations. Black South Africans form part of the previously disadvantaged. However, the education that was …
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Theory and implementation evaluation to the STAP/ADAPT diversity programme
… intercultural communication skills, but also impact positively on interpersonal interaction within the company (Avery & Thomas, 2004; Bagshaw, 2004; Cross, 2004). Given the history of South Africa, diversity and diversity management are particularly sensitive topics. Legislative measures, such as …
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