Government says it will now tighten the hand against employers that fail to implement employment equity in the workplace.This means they'll have to apply for a certificate of compliance directly from the minister confirming their compliance.Failing which they will not be able to apply for government tenders.Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant was speaking at the launch of the 17th report of the Employment Equity report in Pretoria.For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news