Frances Barker

The Employment Equity Regulations, 2025 came into effect on 15 April 2025, repealing and replacing the 2014 Regulations. Also in effect from 15 April 2025 is the Determination on Sectoral Numerical Targets which applies to 18 national economic sectors. The new Regulations and Determination introduce a significantly more prescriptive and compliance-driven framework, particularly for designated employers.

In light of the proposed amendments detailed in Parts I and II of this article, which discussed the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA), the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (NMWA), and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA), Part III will examine the broader implications of the proposed amendments to South Africa’s labour legislation for both employers and employees.

Proposed Amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Minimum Wage Act, and the Employment Equity Act Building on the foundation laid out in Part I, which discussed the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), Part II will delve into the changes being suggested for the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA), the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (NMWA), and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA).