Business groups and political organisations are gearing up to oppose the Employment Equity Amendment Bill. The draft regulations set race targets for each province, which companies must meet within five years.
JOHANNESBURG - Business groups and political organisations are gearing up to oppose the Employment Equity Amendment Bill.
The draft regulations set race targets for each province, which companies must meet within five years.Union Solidarity says it is not possible to meet the targets without thousands of coloured, white and Indian employees losing their jobs.
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