Watchdog seeks HK$250,000 for family of late helper sacked during cancer battle (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's equality watchdog is seeking HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of a domestic helper who was fired after being diagnosed with cervical cancer and later died. The Equal Opportunities Commission filed legal action under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020, and the case is now being assessed by the District Court. The helper's sister is continuing the proceedings after her death.

• Hong Kong's EOC seeks HK$250,000 compensation for family of domestic helper fired after cervical cancer diagnosis
• Helper was dismissed in 2019 while on medical leave and died in 2021 at age 40
• EOC filed legal action under Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020
• Helper's sister continues proceedings after she died
• Employer accused of firing helper after requesting hospital documents for her condition