On 28 April 2023, EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin published an opinion piece on the online media outlet HK01 to explain how Hong Kong’s Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) protects COVID-19 patients from discrimination in the employment field. Under the DDO, it is unlawful for an employer to dismiss an employee or subject him/her to any other detriment on the grounds of his/her disability.

After overcoming the three-year long pandemic, both Hong Kong and the Mainland have resumed normalcy, allowing the EOC to restart face-to-face exchanges with our Mainland partners and guests.

Under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO), women are protected from pregnancy discrimination in such areas as employment, and the provision of goods, facilities or services. Employers are strongly recommended to take steps to prevent possible unlawful acts.

On 16 May 2023, Pro Bono HK, a non-profit organisation, will organise an in-person seminar featuring speakers from the legal and finance industries to dive into this issue.

The 36th batch of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will accept applications from 1 April 2023 to 31 May 2023.