EMPLOYMENT EQUITY SUCCESSION PLANNING CDROM DISK
INTRODUCTION
“I can assure you that our inspectors will see to it that Employers comply with the Act. Failure to do so could see them facing prosecution by the Labour Court, resulting in fines of R700 000 or up to 5% of annual turnover.” - James Molane
SCARY THOUGHT?
Don’t be one of the employers which may be caught by surprise in what seams to be the latest blitz inspections being undertaken by the Department of Labour.
SO WHAT DOES THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT REQUIRE?
In terms of Section 23 of the Employment Equity Act, the Act requires that: “Before the end of the term of its current employment equity plan, a designated employer must prepare a subsequent employment equity plan”,
WHAT IS A DESIGNATED EMPLOYER?
A designated employer is any employer employing 50 or more employees or who has a total annual turnover as reflected in Schedule 4 of the Employment Equity Act.
Muncipalities as well as organs of state are included. Employers can further also volunteer to become a designated employer.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN?
Practically what this is telling us is that in order to successfully pass an Employment Equity Act Inspection by the Department of Labour, you will be required to have both the initial as well as a subsequent Employment Equity Succession Plan in place and implemented in your workplace.
The Act further empowers the Director General to conduct a review of any designated employer to determine compliance. The Director General may request submission of the current analysis, the Employment Equity plan or any relevant information. The Director General may also request a meeting with the employer or any stakeholder to discuss its Employment Equity plan and the implementation thereof.
WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?
Since the legislation was promulgated in 1999, employers have had the opportunity to prepare and implement their equity plans. These plans must clearly state the affirmative action plan, and annual objectives. Among the aspects of the Regulations that the blitz inspections will be focusing on is whether or not employers have:
- Submitted their equity reports as per the deadline;
- The existence of representative employment equity forums at their workplace;
- Levels of awareness among employees on equity matters; and
- Employers’ general compliance.
Speaking about the Director-General Review process under Section 43 of the Employment Equity Act, James Molane, of the Employment Equity section, said employers in the private and public sector would be investigated for compliance with the Act.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Employment Equity Succession Plan CDROM Disk is compatible with any desktop computer or notebook which contains atleast the following:
- Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, MacOSX
- Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel)
- Office for Mac (including Word and Excel)
- Any other software capable of opening .doc as well as .xls format files.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Developed in partnership between one of South Africa’s leading Labour Law Advocates as well as a highly experienced Industrial Relations Consultant, our system is designed to take the confusion out of your Employment Equity Succession Plan. A complete and comprehensive draft plan with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, is available on a packaged CDROM Disk. Professional assistance is available to ensure correct implementation thereof. The system will ensure compliance in terms of analysis and provide you with a five-year succession plan.
WHAT DOES COST?
The complete Employment Equity Succession Plan CDROM Packaged Disk is now available for only R3650-00. Don’t take the chance, ensure that your company is compliant.
HOW DO I GET IT?
The Employment Equity Succession Planning CDROM Disk is made available through HR Platform. To find out more feel free to contact us telephonically or by electronic mail. On completetion of your order and payment, the Employment Equity Succession Planning CDROM Disk will be sent to you via registered mail. Additional charges may apply for overnight courier requests.
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