Basic Guides

Plain English summaries of key topics within labour legislation

• Basic Guide to Affirmative Action

  The Employment Equity Act promotes equal opportunities for previously disadvantaged groups

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Consultations

  Consultation Forums must be established at the workplace to dicuss Employment Equity issues.

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Managers

  Under the Employment Equity Act, employers must select a senior manager to be responsible for the employment equity plan

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Pay Gaps

  Under the Employment Equity Act, employers must submit statements of their workers' pay and reduce any unfair gaps

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Plans

  Under the Employment Equity Act, employers must draw up a plan to address equity imbalances

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Reports

  Under the Employment Equity Act, employers must submit reports of their equity figures

• Basic Guide to Employment Equity Studies

  The Employment Equity Act requires that employers conduct studies to identify equity issues

• Basic Guide to Informing Workers about Employment Equity

  Employers must display a summary of the Employment Equity Act and give workers access to relevant plans and reports

• Basic Guide to Medical and Psychometric Testing

  Workers have the choice to to undergo medical and psychometric tests.

• Basic Guide to Unfair Discrimination

  No employer may have discriminative policies and practices.