Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998)

Chapter I : Definitions, Purpose, Interpretation and Application

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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]