Course Notes _ Unfair Discrimination Masterclass (Managing Equality, Diversity and Workplace Risk)
- Introduction to Unfair Discrimination
- What is unfair discrimination?
- Difference between:
- Differentiation
- Discrimination
- Unfair discrimination
- Why discrimination matters in the workplace.
- The Legal Framework
- Overview of applicable legislation:
- Employment Equity Act (EEA)
- Constitution of South Africa
- Labour Relations Act (LRA)
- Employer duties and obligations.
- Burden of proof explained.
- Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination
- Listed and arbitrary grounds.
- Examples including:
- Race
- Gender
- Pregnancy
- Disability
- Religion
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Language and culture
- Understanding direct and indirect discrimination.
- Harassment and Workplace Conduct
- Harassment as a form of discrimination.
- Sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Bullying and inappropriate conduct.
- Employer liability and responsibility.
- Investigating complaints appropriately.
- Reasonable Accommodation
- What is reasonable accommodation?
- Disability-related accommodation.
- Religious and cultural accommodation.
- Balancing operational requirements and employee rights.
- Practical workplace examples.
- Workplace Policies and Risk Management
- Importance of workplace policies.
- Training and awareness.
- Consistent disciplinary action and decision-making.
- Creating a respectful and compliant workplace culture.
- Managing reputational and legal risk.
- Case Law and Practical Scenarios
- Common workplace discrimination disputes.
- Important legal principles from CCMA, Labour Court, and Equality Court matters.
- Lessons for employers and management.
- Live Q&A Session