Currently, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) administers four anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong — the Disability Discrimination Ordinance(DDO), the Sex Discrimination Ordinance(SDO), the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance(FSDO) and the Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO).

Close to 80% of the complaints received by the EOC under the anti-discrimination ordinances  are employment related. Clearly, this underscores the need for a skilled professional to handle the equal opportunities issues within organizations and businesses. Employers have also indicated their wish to recruit an “EO Officer” to handle matters related to equal opportunities in the workplace.

The EOC works with businesses and organizations to assist them in implementing good management practices and to ensure they are equipped to implement equality standards in their work environment. We also work with employers and employees to enhance their understanding of the anti-discrimination ordinances. In this regard, our EO Club provides opportunity for interested parties to enhance their capabilities and better equip themselves for the said purpose. You are welcome to join the EO Club.

Membership Privileges

• Welcome gift: One free course during membership year from the EOC in-house calendar workshops worth up to HK$1000
• Networking opportunities with other members through members' gatherings or EO workshops exclusively for members
• Exclusive on-line training to learn more about the ordinances, and certificates will be awarded to those upon completion of the courses
• First hand knowledge of equal opportunity related issues and real case scenarios
• Update information on equal opportunities through a full range of publications, training modules and EOC products
• Priority and preferential rates in attending EOC conferences and seminars

Who Should Join

Employers, human resources practitioners, workplace trainers and equal opportunities officers

Memberships

1. Individual Member
   Registration fee HK$350 per year (from 7/2009-6/2010)
   If you register before 16 June 2009, you can enjoy the early bird discount rate of HK$300.
   EO Club Application Form – Individual Member (Online, Download)

2. Corporate Member
   Registration fee HK$600 for every two employees
   EO Club Application Form – Corporate Member (Online, Download)

How to Join

Simply download and fill in the application form (Individual/ Corporate Member) and return it to us (fax: 28777600). A crossed cheque should be made payable to "Equal Opportunities Commission" and mailed to Corporate Communications and Training Unit, 19/F, Cityplaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong.

EO Club Events in 2008 and Early 2009 –

	February 2008: Networking Session “Useful Tool for HR Practitioners in Handling Disability Issues in the Workplace”
	April 2008: Seminar “Preventing Disability Harassment and Handling Employees in Mental Distress”
	June 2008: Experience EO - Visit to two local Social Enterprises
	October 2008: Open Forum “Equal Pay between Men & Women under the SDO”
	October 2008: Talk with CEOs: Achieving Work Life Balance and Preventing Family Status Discrimination (A Joint Project with RTHK)
	January 2009: Two briefings on the newly enacted Race Discrimination Ordinance

Planned EO Club Events & Activities 2009/2010

	April / May 2009: Workshop “How to Achieve Equal Pay under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance”
	May 2009: Sharing Session “Revisit the Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
	June 2009: Information Session “Race Discrimination Ordinance - Its Impact on HR Practices”
	August 2009: Seminar “EO Legislation—A Case Law Update”
	November 2009: Networking Forum “EO Laws in HR Practices: The Real Case Scenarios”
	Regular e-mail alerts on current EO issues and more...

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the EO Club, please contact us at:

• Email: eoclub@eoc.org.hk 
• Fax: (852) 28777600
• Or you can write to us at:
  The EO Club
  Equal Opportunities Commission
  19/F, Cityplaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong

The Equal Opportunities Commission

The Equal Opportunities Commission is a statutory body set up in 1996 to implement the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and the Race Discrimination Ordinance. The Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status and race. We also aim to eliminate sexual harassment, and harassment and vilification on the ground of disability and race. We promote equality of opportunities between men and women, between persons with and without a disability, irrespective of family status and race.

Disclaimer

The information provided by the EO Club is no substitute for legal advice, and the Equal Opportunities Commission will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of the information contained therein.

Termination of Membership

Granting of the EO Club membership is at the discretion of the EOC. If the conduct of an EO Club Member is found to be unbecoming or brings detriment to the interest of other Members or adversely affect the operations and activities of the EO Club, the EOC has the right to terminate his or her EO Club membership.

All paid membership fees would not be refunded.

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