Employment equity bill won't work without thorough consultation, groups tell Parly
(Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach) Parliament heard that each sector's unique characteristics must be taken into account when setting equity targets. The Employment Equity Act amendments seek to give the minister of employment and labour the power and discretion to set targets in specific sectors. One submission expressed concern that when the minister sets targets, employees in affected sectors will not be heard. Business formations from different sectors in the South African economy told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour that the Employment Equity Amendment Bil...