From equal pay and maternity leave to protection against harassment and pregnancy discrimination, South African law gives women important workplace rights. Here is what employees need to know this Women’s Day.
Imagine returning from maternity leave only to find that your core responsibilities have been handed to someone else, or discovering that a male colleague doing the same work is earning significantly more than you.
Despite South Africa’s progressive labour laws, many women continue to face barriers to equality in the workplace.
In honour of Women’s Day, it is important to understand that workplace equality is not simply a corporate ideal — it is a legal right protected by legislation including the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
Here is what every woman should know about her rights in the South African workplace.
