2009/06/24
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the passage of the Race Discrimination (Proceedings by Equal Opportunities Commission) Regulation by the Legislative Council today (24 June 2009). It will come into operation on a date to be appointed by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs.
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2009/06/22
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Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 18 June 2009 (Thursday) at the 80th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
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2009/06/16
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (16 June 2009) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap 480 in the District Court on behalf of a woman who was sexually harassed by her colleague in the workplace.
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2009/06/09
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Tuesday, 9 June 2009) announced the findings of a study “Thematic Household Survey on Racial Acceptance” conducted by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) from June to August 2008. The study included a face-to-face survey of 10,022 households, each of which a household member aged 15 and over was randomly selected for interview.
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2009/06/03
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (3 June 2009) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap. 487 in the District Court on behalf of a wheelchair user, who has cerebral palsy. The Plaintiff has great difficulty in entering and leaving the building where she resides, because the flights of steps at the entrance and passage pose a barrier to her. She is seeking the provision of a suitable wheelchair access in the premises.
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2009/05/21
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) supports all initiatives to develop the potentials of people with disabilities to enable their full integration into society and welcomes the announcement of concessionary fares for people with disabilities by the MTR Corporation today (21 May 2009).
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2009/05/08
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The Equal Opportunities Commission's Code of Practice on Employment under the Race Discrimination Ordinance (the Code) was published in the government gazette today (8 May 2009).
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2009/04/08
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has made recommendations to the Government to establish an Equal Opportunities Tribunal (EOT), as a new judicial organ in its own right with its own statutory framework where District Court judges are ex-officio presiding officers.
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2009/03/19
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Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met today (Thursday, 19 March 2009) at the 76th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
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2009/03/18
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is launching various initiatives, including a funding programme, to promote racial harmony, equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity in Hong Kong.
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2009/02/05
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Under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO), the principle of equal pay is simple in concept - consistent criteria should be used in determining the terms and conditions of employment for men and women performing work of equal value for the same employer. Yet, there are many factors affecting individual pay. The pay determination process may be complex for some employers while other employers may be making ad hoc pay decisions. The most effective way to promote the practice of equal pay is to raise public awareness and to provide guidelines to employers on pay practices that are free of sex bias. Therefore, the EOC has prepared a set of publications on the subject for easy understanding by the public, with tools and practical tips to be used by employers. An Easy Read Guide is already available at the EOC website, presenting key concepts and principles for quick reference.
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2009/01/22
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (22 January 2009) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap 487 in the District Court on behalf of a woman who was dismissed by her employer because of her hearing impairment.
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2009/01/19
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announces a Year 2009 educational initiative today (19 January 2009) by launching a new TV docu-drama series on discriminatory cases, entitled “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” (非常平等任務). Co-produced by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), the 6 episodes will be broadcast on TVB Jade channel every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning tomorrow, 20 January 2009.
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2009/01/12
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (12 January 2009) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap 487 in the District Court on behalf of a beautician/slimming therapist who was dismissed on the ground of disability. The plaintiff suffered from various disabilities including neck and low back pain, gastro-enteritis and conjunctivitis.
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2009/01/08
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (8 January 2009) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap 487 in the District Court on behalf of a woman who was dismissed by her employer because of her disability due to gastritis and haemorrhoid.
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