If not all, most of us know how remuneration levels can be a foggy and complex area, particularly when employees are performing the same or similar job functions but receive different pay.

This raises critical questions about fairness and legality in the workplace.

Under the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), employers have a responsibility to ensure equitable treatment of their employees.

In scenarios where employees are performing equal work, but their pay differs, it is essential to understand whether such discrepancies could lead to liability for unfair discrimination.

We seek insights from Malesela Letwaba, an Associate in Employment Law practice.