Employment Equity Regulations, 2025 and Determination on Sectoral Numerical Targets in Effect: What designated employers need to know

IRR Legal to challenge employment race law in court

Employment Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has issued regulations that bring the most counterproductive racial labour law in the 21st century, the Employment Equity Act (EEA), into force.

Key changes in Employment Equity regulations and how they affect the construction industry – Property Wheel

The Department of Employment and Labour has officially gazetted the Employment Equity Regulations 2025, signalling one of the most significant overhauls of employment equity compliance in over a decade. The regulations, effective from 15th April 2025, bring into force new sector-specific numerical targets, revised definitions for designated employers, enhanced reporting obligations, and stricter enforcement measures under the Employment Equity A…

Employment Equity Regulations, 2025 and Determination on Sectoral Numerical Targets in Effect: What designated employers need to know

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. As of 1 January 2025, employers with fewer…