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To determine the extent of under-representation of employees, i.e. both permanent and temporary3 workers, from the designated groups in the different occupational levels of the employer’s workforce in terms of race, gender and disability. |
| (b) |
To assess all employment policies, procedures and practices, and the working environment in order to— |
| (i) |
Identify any barriers that may contribute to the under-representation or under-utilization of employees from the designated groups; |
| (ii) |
Identify any barriers or factors that may contribute to the lack of Affirmation of diversity in the workplace; |
| (iii) |
Identify other employment conditions that may adversely affect designated groups; and |
| (iv) |
Identify practices or factors that positively promote employment equity and diversity in the workplace, including reasonable accommodation. |
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Section 57 of the Act states: |
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
