The notion of equality is a moral idea holding that people who are similarly situated in relevant ways should be treated the same, while those who are differently situated, for example, because of past discrimination or disability, should be treated differently to the extent required to provide them with the same opportunities. We can differentiate between formal and substantive equality. Demonstrate your understanding of equality in a labour relations context by determining whether the scenarios described reflect formal or substantive equality. Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option from the dropdown menu. A law firm has a policy of promoting employees based solely on their job performance and qualifications, without considering any personal characteristics such as race, gender or disability. As a result, both Phindi and Andr, both of whom have consistently performed well and demonstrated exceptional legal skills are promoted to senior management positions