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Fun Fact: Did you know? Recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998) are shining a light on income differentials in the workplace! Employers must now ensure that wage disparities are based on fair and objective criteria like skills, responsibility, and experience. It's not just about equal pay; it's about fostering a more equitable work environment for all. Let's work together towards fairer opportunities and sustainable growth! www.degsa.co.za #EmploymentEquity #FairPay #WorkplaceEquality #DEGSA #TREMENDIS

Today is the day! Kelli O'Toole and I share our experience in Provider Transformation with The Opportunity Tree moving from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment at APSE - Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst conference. #2024APSE #EmploymentFirst #EliminationOfSubminiumWage #ArizonaAPSE

👑 Today's King's Speech, steeped in tradition and grandeur, signals the new government's commitment to advancing a fresh deal for the workforce. While the speech was concise, the supplementary briefing notes provided more substance. Two pivotal employment bills are on the horizon: the first, encapsulating Labour's pre-election blueprint for fair compensation, is slated for parliamentary introduction by 13 October. The second bill is dedicated to establishing pay equity for disabled individuals and ethnic minority groups. HR professionals, businesses, and managers should brace for significant legislative changes in the employment landscape within the coming year. Joanne Moseley explores the changes to look out for ⤵ #ukemploymentlaw #hr #seniorexecs #kingsspeech

The holidays are coming... year-end is coming... but we are not slowing down. Robert D. Zaruta continues a busy year of speaking engagements with his 2nd for this week - he will speak to students at the Penn State Behrend Black School of Business tomorrow (11/10) about HR issues. Learn more about our robust Labor & Employment practice: https://lnkd.in/dQ3uzV5q #laborlaw #employmentlaw #humanresources #communityengagement

Stay up-to-date with the latest in HR trends and issues with this week's edition of HR Heartbeat 🥳 We've got some amazing insights on: 📝 The Autumn Statement 2023 🖊️ Mandatory work placements 🤔 Will the ban on supplying employers with agency workers during strikes be lifted? 👏 The disabled pay gap is on the rise! 📖 Amendments to the Equality Act 2010 Access the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eY6J2pQu #HR #HRtrends #BeBright #BrightNews #ImportantTopics #Government #WorkPlacements #AgencyWorkers #DisabledPayGap #EqualityAct #EmploymentLaw #EqualityAct2010

The second article in Lindsays series of updates on potential employment law changes has landed! Daniel Gorry breaks down Labour's plans to simplify worker status and explains how these changes could affect businesses. It's good to be prepared so have a read to find out the steps you can take now to get ready.

Continuing the Lindsays series on employment law in the run up to the 2024 election, Partner Daniel Gorry breaks down Labour's plans to simplify worker status and the potential impact on your business. Learn how these changes could increase your employee count and what steps to take now. #EmploymentLaw #Election2024 #WorkerStatus #BusinessPreparedness #Lindsays 

👑📜 The King’s Speech, which took place last week, established the formation of our new government and outlined the priorities of the Labour Party and how they intend to govern; with workers' rights at the forefront. So, what changes can we expect to see in the coming months? Find out in our latest blog post! https://lnkd.in/epXqAcKK #thekingsspeech #government #legislation #peoplemanagement #hr #humanresources #employmentlaw

Exciting news! We've compiled an index of crucial documents related to Employment Equity, shedding light on the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the accompanying Code of Good Practice on The Integration of Employment Equity into Human Resources Policies and Practices.     Pages: 1 - 95     Explore:  Part A: Commencing Employment  Part B: During Employment  Part C: Ending Employment     Code of Good Practice: Who is an Employee?     - Part 1: Code Of Good Practice: Who Is an Employee     - Part 2: The Presumption as To Who Is an Employee     - Part 3: Interpreting The Definition of An Employee     - Part 4: Employees Of Temporary Employment Services     - Part 5: Interpretation Of Labour Legislation     - Part 6: Interpretation Of the Definition of An Employee in Other Legislation Administered by The Minister of Labour     Annexure: ILO Recommendation Concerning the Employment Relationship  And here's the good news – we've attached the document for you to download! Acquiring these resources can be challenging, but we've made it easy for you.     Stay tuned for more updates, and look out for our upcoming posts, where we'll dive into more acts and documents, assisting you in navigating Employment Equity and ensuring compliance in your business.       #EmploymentEquity, #HR, #BusinessCompliance #KnowledgeSharing #DiversityandInclusion, #LegalCompliance #CorporateResponsibility. #WorkplaceEquality, #LabourLaw #PolicyIntegration #ILOStandards #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceStandards 

As you’ll know, years into a Conservative government, there was a steady stream of employment legislation that has come to pass, or was in progress – from new right to work rules to shared parental leave. For any legislation that was not over the line when the election was called on 22nd May, the future is uncertain; although there is more chance for some new laws than others. In our General Election edition of #PeopleMatter, we discuss this case in full. We also discuss the new national service in practice, proposed trade union laws, the difference between 'workers' and 'employees', and much more... To read these articles in full, and find out the latest from the world of HR, check out our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dEEjdTX #generalelection #employmentlaw #hr #sme #hrdept #sutton #southlondon