Currently, three anti-discrimination ordinances are enforced in Hong Kong, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, the Sex Discrimination Ordinance and the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, yet close to 80% of our complaints are employment related. Clearly, guidance should be provided for businesses and organizations to improve understanding of the ordinances and assist employers in implementing good management practices they need to comply with the law.

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) works with employers and employees to ensure they are equipped to implement equality standards in their work environment.

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

The EO Club offers information, training and advice to a wide network of employers, human resources practitioners, workplace trainers and equal opportunities officers. The Club connects you to this useful network, through our annual programme of exchanges, where members can share constructive views and practical experience in the implementation of equality models.

Memberships (from 7/2008 - 6/2009)

1. Individual Member
   Joining fee HK$350 per year.
   EO Club Application Form – Individual Member (Online, Download)

2. Corporate Member
   Joining fee at HK$600 for every 2 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 2007 and Early 2008 –

	January 2007 – Seminar "Advancement in Gender Equality - The Swedish and Hong Kong Stories"
	April 2007 – Seminar “Managing Sick Leave & Disability in the Workplace”
	October 2007 – Seminar “Effective Management of Staff with Mental Health Issues”
	October 2007 – Information Session: “Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and Specific Learning Disabilities”
	January 2008 – Conference “Our Ten Years under the DDO – Moving Forward, Changing Cultures”
	February 2008 – Networking Session “Useful Tool for HR Practitioners in Handling Disability Issues in the Workplace”

EO Club Events & Updates 2008/09 –

	April 2008 – Seminar “Preventing Disability Harassment and Handling Employees in Mental Distress”
	June 2008 – Experiencing EO (Field Visits)
	September 2008 – Talk with CEOs: Equal Opportunities and Best Practices (A joint project with RTHK Radio 2)
	February 2009 – Workshop “EO Legislation - a Case Law Update” by an EOC Lawyer
	May 2009 – Networking Forum “EO Laws in HR Practices: the Real Case Scenarios” by a Senior EOC Training Officer
	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 and the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance. The Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability and family status. We also aim to eliminate sexual harassment, and harassment and vilification on the ground of disability. We promote equality of opportunities between men and women, between persons with and without a disability and irrespective of family status.

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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