Equal Opportunities Commission Introduces Updated Code Of Practice On Employment Under Disability Discrimination Ordinance

On June 3, 2011 the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a revised Code of Practice on Employment (the Code) under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO). This updated code is derived from experience gained by the EOC since the original publication of the Code in January 1997. 

The Code

The Code operates to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and harassment (i) when applying for a job and (ii) in employment, and offers practical guidance to employers when implementing anti-discrimination measures in the workplace. It states how employees with disabilities should be managed and the accommodation that should be made to allow such employees to enjoy equal employment opportunities. It also assists individuals with disabilities, making them aware of their rights under the DDO, clarifying what constitutes direct and indirect discrimination, and stating how the EOC can help.