Hong Kong’s equality watchdog is seeking about HK$250,000 (US$31,900) in compensation for the family of a domestic helper who was sacked by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and later died.The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020 against Jamil Bushra for firing Baby Jane Allas in February 2019 while she was on medical leave.According to the ordinance, it is unlawful for an employer to fire an employee on the grounds of their disability.
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THU · 2026-06-25 · 09:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0625-87280
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Watchdog seeks HK$250,000 for family of late helper sacked during cancer battle
Hong Kong's Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is seeking approximately HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of a deceased domestic helper. The helper, Baby Jane Allas, was reportedly fired by her employer, Jamil Bushra, in February 2019 while on medical leave after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer.
Fiona ChowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-25 · 09:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is seeking approximately HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of a deceased domestic helper. The helper, Baby Jane Allas, was reportedly fired by her employer, Jamil Bushra, in February 2019 while on medical leave after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer. The EOC initiated legal proceedings in 2020 under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, which prohibits employers from dismissing employees due to disability. The compensation is being sought for Allas's family following her subsequent death.
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It is unlawful for an employer to fire an employee on the grounds of their disability, according to the ordinance.
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Baby Jane Allas was fired by her employer in February 2019 while on medical leave after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer.
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The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance in 2020 against Jamil Bushra.
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Hong Kong's equality watchdog is seeking about HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of a domestic helper sacked during cancer battle.
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