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Who must submit employment equity reports?

In South Africa, under the Employment Equity Act, the 'designated employers' are required to submit Employment Equity reports. A 'designated employer' is defined as an employer who employs 50 or more employees, an employer who employs fewer than 50 employees but has a total annual turnover that is equal to or above the applicable annual turnover of a small business in terms of Schedule 4 to the Act, a municipality, or an organ of the state.

These reports are a crucial part of the Act's implementation. They provide a snapshot of the employer's workforce, broken down by race, gender, and occupational level, and outline the progress that has been made towards achieving the goals set out in the employer's Employment Equity Plan.

Let's consider a hypothetical company, 'ACME', which employs 100 people. EduTech would be required to submit an Employment Equity report to the Department of Labour as a designated employer. This report will provide detailed information about ACME's workforce composition and the steps taken to promote employment equity within the company. It's a key tool for monitoring progress and ensuring accountability in implementing the Employment Equity Act.

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