Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998)Chapter I : Definitions, Purpose, Interpretation and Application2. Purpose of this Act |
The purpose of this Act is to achieve equity in the workplace by—
| (a) | promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination; and |
| (b) | implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups, in order to ensure their equitable representation in all occupational levels in the workforce. |
[Paragraph (b) amended by section 2 of Act No. 47 of 2013]