LBEDU/LBIETA is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities, fostering a respectful and inclusive learning and working environment.
LBEDU/LBIETA is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in academic pursuits and employment, and to eliminating any form of discrimination or harassment against any staff, trainers, students, candidates, and other persons associated with LBEDU/LBIETA. All individuals are respected and treated fairly regardless of their race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin.
Mutual respect and fair treatment contribute to creating a diverse and harmonious learning and working environment. To foster full awareness and promotion of diversity and equal opportunities among staff and students, the institution takes proactive measures to advocate for equal opportunities.
LBEDU/LBIETA adopts a zero-tolerance attitude towards discrimination and harassment. We require all staff (including sales personnel, administrative staff, teaching staff, supervisors, quality assurance officers, or assessors) to strictly adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct, Trainer Code of Conduct, Institution Code of Conduct, and their respective professional ethics, and to disclose any conflicts of interest / interests to the institution where appropriate.
All institution staff must take all necessary measures to ensure that no staff, trainers, students, candidates, or any other persons conducting business with LBEDU/LBIETA are subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment:
LBEDU/LBIETA's Equal Opportunities Policy ("Policy") prohibits the following unlawful discriminatory conduct in activities conducted within the protected areas, namely employment, education, and the provision of goods, services, and facilities. Such conduct is illegal under Hong Kong's anti-discrimination laws. LBEDU/LBIETA will promptly address any discrimination complaints and, where appropriate, take disciplinary action against institution staff, trainers, students, candidates who violate the policy.
All employment-related aspects including recruitment, promotion, remuneration, training, dismissal, etc.
Educational processes including course admission, teaching, assessment, academic support, examination and assessment, etc.
Provision of student services, facility usage, support services, goods sales, etc.
All institution-organized events, seminars, social activities, examination arrangements, etc.
According to Hong Kong's Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, and Race Discrimination Ordinance, the following acts are unlawful:
Unwelcome sexual attention, sexual demands, or other conduct of a sexual nature
Less favourable treatment or opportunity restriction based on sex
Discrimination based on marital status (married, single, divorced, etc.)
Unfair treatment or opportunity restriction due to pregnancy
Discrimination, harassment, or belittling behavior based on disability
Unfair treatment due to the need to care for family members
Discrimination based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin
Retaliation for making a discrimination complaint or assisting others with complaints
In addition to the 4 anti-discrimination ordinances, this policy also covers complaints concerning sexual orientation harassment. Other forms of discrimination and harassment not covered by this policy (e.g., discrimination based on age, religion, nationality, social origin, and political inclination) will be handled according to the institution's staff, trainer, student, candidate complaint procedures.
We respect each person's uniqueness and acknowledge the value of diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ensure all individuals receive fair treatment in opportunities, treatment, and resource allocation
Create an environment where everyone feels accepted, valued, and safe
Take proactive measures to remove barriers and promote diverse participation and equal opportunity
We have established a formal and confidential complaint handling mechanism to ensure all discrimination or harassment complaints are treated seriously, fairly, and promptly.
We are committed to strict confidentiality of all complaint contents and protecting complainants from retaliation. Any retaliation against complainants will be considered a serious violation and may result in disciplinary action.
We provide comprehensive support services and training programs to foster the development of an equal opportunities culture:
For any enquiries regarding the policy and other related matters, please contact our Equal Opportunities and Persons with Disabilities Services Officer by phone at 3583 1687 or by email at [email protected]:
Contact Phone: 3583 1687
Email Address: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
We are committed to providing an initial response within 30 working days of receiving an enquiry or complaint and offering appropriate assistance and support.
Equal opportunity is not just a policy, but a core value of our institution's culture. We invite all staff, trainers, students, candidates, and partners to work with us to create a truly diverse, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environment where everyone can fully realize their potential and receive equal development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities Policy Last Updated: January 2025 | This institution reserves the right to revise this policy without prior notice