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Discrimination Law and Practice in Hong Kong

Discrimination Law and Practice in Hong Kong

Author: Duncan Abate; Hong Tran
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626613511
Published In: October 2011
Format: Hardback , 600 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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In the relatively short period since their coming into force, the anti-discrimination ordinances (SDO, DDO, FSDO and the recent RDO in 2008) have seen companies in Hong Kong revise their human resources policies, provide internal grievance mechanisms and recognise the legal rights of their employees to work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. This has required expenditure of resources on developing policies and practices to ensure compliance with the requirements of the ordinances and to reduce the risk of legal liability.

However, a large proportion of Hong Kong Employers still do not have a written anti-discrimination policy. Bearing this in mind, the potential liability of Employers for acts upon their Employees as well as the increasing number of claims being brought under the anti-discrimination ordinances, here is a situation which we can well anticipate rapid change over the coming years.

This publication will define what acts are considered discriminatory and what acts are not.

Author team of highly experienced practitioners
- Duncan Abate – a renowned attorney highly knowledgeable in the area of employment law
- Hong Tran - Leading AsiaLaw Labour & Employment Lawyer
Unrivaled, up-to-date coverage
- From human rights to public law, no other text gives you more coverage including the new antidiscrimination law
Practical advice and guidance
- Discusses practical issues as well as incorporating relevant and fairly recent Hong Kong legislation in regards to discrimination
- Provides a technical approach to exploring and analyzing legal arguments
1. Introduction
2. Application of Anti-Discrimination Legislation
3. Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination
4. Defining Discrimination
5. Exceptions
6. Victimization
7. Harassment
8. Other Unlawful Acts
9. Vacarious Liability
10. Equal Opportunities Commission
11. Remedies
12. Judicial Review
13. Impact of International Treaties on Hong Kong Discrimination Regulation