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Hong Kong sees surge in disability discrimination firing complaints

Complaints regarding dismissals linked to disability discrimination in Hong Kong have more than doubled in the past five years, reaching 282 cases in 2025. This surge is attributed by advocacy groups to economic downturns and corporate restructuring leading to widespread layoffs. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) noted a rise in overall employment-related complaints, with disability discrimination cases forming a larger proportion. AI

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Hong Kong sees surge in disability discrimination firing complaints

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination in Hong Kong?

    Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about firings linked to suspected disability discrimination have more than doubled over the past five years, with concern groups attributing the rise to corporate restructuring and widespread lay-offs amid the economic downturn. The Sou…