employment equity amendment act

By sylviahammond, 21 August, 2023

DEL confirm EE Amendment Act not yet implemented - implications

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has confirmed that the Employment Equity Act Amendments (Act 4 of 2022) are not yet implemented.

Consequently, the small employers who are currently designated employers in terms of the existing Employment Equity Act (1-49 employees and included by turnover under Schedule 4) are still required to submit their annual reports. That is: they are required to complete and submit the EEA2 and EA4 forms.

The following submission dates will apply: (Click title for full report)

Is there a difference between EE and BBBEE?

This FAQ was inspired by media reports that confuse EE and BBBEE.

Employment Equity (EE) and Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) are two entirely different concepts, based on two different statutes, and with different intentions.

The Employment Equity Act (55 of 1998) has the overall objective of removing discrimination in the workplace. In addition, the act promotes the development to senior and executive positions of people who were previously excluded under the apartheid legislation.

employment equity amendment act

DEL confirm EE Amendment Act not yet implemented - implications

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Is there a difference between EE and BBBEE?

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