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The Hong Kong Law Library• what an employer should do to ensure protectionof personal data is sufficient and in compliancewith the lawSweet & MaxwellDec 2011 978 962 66145 4 9 PaperbackHK$1,000The Hong Kong Law LibraryDiscrimination Law and Practice in HongKongDuncan Abate, Hong Tran WL 2012 NEWFirst comprehensive book on discrimination law inHong KongIn the relatively short period since their coming intoforce, the anti-discrimination ordinances (SDO,DDO, FSDO and the recent RDO in 2008) have seencompanies in Hong Kong revise their human resourcespolicies, provide internal grievance mechanismsand recognise the legal rights of their employeesto work in an environment free of discriminationand harassment. This has required expenditure ofresources on developing policies and practices toensure compliance with the requirements of theordinances and to reduce the risk of legal liability.However, a large proportion of Hong Kong employersstill do not have a written anti-discriminationpolicy. Bearing this in mind, the potential liability ofemployers for acts upon their employees as well asthe increasing number of claims being brought underthe anti-discrimination ordinances, here is a situationwhich we can well anticipate rapid change over thecoming years.This publication will define what acts are considereddiscriminatory and what acts are not.Author team of highly experienced practitionersincluding (among others):• Duncan Abate – a renowned attorney highlyknowledgeable in the area of employment law• Hong Tran - Leading AsiaLaw Labour &Employment LawyerUnrivaled, up-to-date coverage• From human rights to public law, no other textgives you more coverage including the newantidiscrimination lawPractical advice and guidance• Discusses practical issues as well as incorporatingrelevant and fairly recent Hong Kong legislation inregards to discrimination• Provides a technical approach to exploring andanalysing legal argumentsTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction2. Application of Anti-Discrimination Legislation3. Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination4. Defining Discrimination5. Exceptions6. Victimisation7. Harassment8. Other Unlawful Acts9. Vicarious Liability10. Equal Opportunities Commission11. Remedies12. Judicial Review13. Impact of International Treaties on Hong KongDiscrimination RegulationSweet & MaxwellOct 2011 978 962 66135 1 1 HardbackHK$2,000The Hong Kong Law LibraryArbitration in Hong Kong, A Practical GuideSecond EditionMultiple Authors WL 2012 NEWThe definitive text on one of the fastest growingareas of law in Hong KongThe new Arbitration Ordinance brings substantivechanges to the law as it stands. This new editionof Arbitration in Hong Kong, A Practical Guide hasbeen significantly re-written to reflect the changesin the law and practice of arbitration in Hong Kongby a group of leading practitioners. Adopting acomprehensive yet practical approach, Arbitration14+852 3762 3222 www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.comPrices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification