Module 1 – Understanding Employment Equity
o Interpretation of The Act
o What is a Designated Employer?
o What is a Designated Group?
o What Is Discrimination?
o The Difference Between Fair & Unfair Discrimination
o The Difference Between Direct & Indirect Discrimination
o The Elimination & Prohibition Of Unfair Discrimination
o Medical & Psychometric Testing
o Discrimination In Terms Of Employment Applicants
o Equal Pay For Equal Work
Module 2 – Affirmative Action
o To whom Does Affirmative Action Apply?
o What Is Affirmative Action & The Purpose
o Duties of Designated Employers
o Consultation With Employees
o Disclosure of Information
o The Employment Equity Plan
o Duty to Inform & Oversight
o Employment Equity Commission
o Temporary Employment Services
Module 3 – Skills Development
o Diagram of Role Players
o Purpose of The Act & What It Governs
o The National Skills Authority (NSA)
o Skills Development Planning Unit
o Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO)
o South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
o National Qualifications (NQF)
o National Skills Fund (NSF)
o Employers Contributing Levies
o Skills Development Committee
The Facilitator may also touch on the following topics
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The Burden of Proof
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Disputes Concerning Unfair Discrimination
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Brief Overview of the Legal Route
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The Code of Good Practice Dealing with Harassment
Additional Reading Material
The Legislation and Associated Documents:
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The Employment Equity Act
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The Employment Equity Amendment Act
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The EEA Forms
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The Skills Development Act
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The Skills Development Levies Act
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The SAQA Act