Workplace equity delinquents to be barred from state contracts, says Nxesi
Minister warns of ‘harsh’ treatment for companies that fail to comply with Employment Equity Amendment Act
03 May 2023 - 18:37
Companies that failed to comply with the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which provides for the setting of numerical targets for different economic sectors, will be barred from doing business with the state, employment & labour minister Thulas Nxesi said in the National Assembly on Wednesday.
He was one of the economic cluster of ministers who replied to questions by MPs and was asked by DA MP Michael Cardo what methodology or criteria he would use to determine the numerical targets. ..
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