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Question

The author discusses arbitrary grounds outlined in section 6(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA). For your convenience, the section in question is summarised below: Section 6(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) outlines the grounds for discrimination that are prohibited in the workplace. The section lists a set of specific characteristics or attributes that are protected under the Act, and it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on any of these grounds. The grounds for discrimination include race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, and birth. The EEA aims to promote equality and eliminate unfair discrimination in the workplace by requiring employers to implement affirmative action measures to redress past discrimination and to promote diversity and inclusivity. In your own words, discuss 3 subjective or unjustifiable ways in which employees could potentially misuse the Employment Equity Act to their benefit.