WILL YOU BE FINE OR FINED? Employment Equity is not something which companies should take lightly. When the Employment Equity Amendment Bill becomes a reality, companies could face fines of between R1.5-million (for having no previous contraventions), up to R2.7-million (for four previous contraventions in respect of the same provision within three years). For most companies this would have serious repercussions. Businesses are currently pleading for the red tape to be cut and an easing of the labour laws, however there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision that needs to be made by the National Economic Development and Labour Council. One of the key aspects that the Department of Labour looks at when doing an audit is whether or not there is an Employment Equity committee in place, how they were elected onto the committee, how often the committee meets, were minutes taken, etc. All of the documentation pertaining to this is extremely important and needs to be flawless. Are you aware of what documentation needs to be in place in order to ensure that you are compliant? Have you ensured that you have created and monitored the required actions when it comes to this year’s Employment Equity submission? If not then VCA is able to assist with a full Employment Equity audit, formation of the Employment Equity committee, development of the required Employment Equity plan, and chairing of the meetings. Contact: (011) 425-3575 or send an email to vca@veldcooper.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:57:03 +0000
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