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The Employment Equity Amendment Act, No. 4 of 2022 (“Act”) came into force on 1 January 2025, almost 2 years after its initial publication in the Government Gazette.
It is important for South African employers to be prepared to implement the new measures which aim to improve diversity and equality in the workplace.
Employment Equity Amendment Act
Eversheds Sutherland | Jan 2025
Key changes to the Employment Equity Act: What you need to know for 2025
DLA Piper | Dec 2024
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