Tag archives: work of equal value

What protection from discrimination do employees have on the grounds of sexual orientation?

By Karen Ainslie (ZA) on June 26, 2015 Posted in Discrimination and harassment, South Africa

This article was written by Yusuf Peer, an Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa South Africa has a long history of discrimination, primarily based on race, due to its former apartheid policies. In addition to race however, there is also a history of discrimination and intolerance based on other grounds such as gender and sexual … Continue reading

Employment Equity regulations, 2014

By Karen Ainslie (ZA) on August 18, 2014 Posted in General, South Africa

This article was written by Michelle Naidoo, a director at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Michelle Naidoo New employment equity regulations came into force on 1 August 2014. The significant developments are: The Minister of Labour has attached templates to the regulations which designated employers may use when drafting their employment equity plans and when … Continue reading