These amendments will have significant implications for larger employers or those who seek to do business with the State. Certain of these changes are likely to impact all employers, however, the majority of the changes are of specific importance to employers employing more than 50 employees (i.e. designated employers).

Melissa Cogger, a Partner at Bowmans, explained that once sectoral targets are finalised, designated employers must review their employment equity plans to ensure their goals align with these targets or provide A reasonable justification if they do not.

She joins us on the line now.