Affirmative action
Employment-equity measures intended to advance suitably qualified people from designated groups and help address unfair disadvantage in the workplace.
Definition
Affirmative action should be considered with the Employment Equity Act, an employer's equity plan, recruitment or promotion records, workplace demographics, consultation records, and the reason for the employment decision. It is different from ordinary unfair discrimination, but the facts may overlap where a worker challenges fairness, process, or implementation.
Key takeaways
Employment-equity measures intended to advance suitably qualified people from designated groups and help address unfair disadvantage in the workplace.
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Common situations
Employment equity dispute
Promotion or appointment dispute
Unfair discrimination
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What does Affirmative action mean?
Employment-equity measures intended to advance suitably qualified people from designated groups and help address unfair disadvantage in the workplace.
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