Key Activities persons with disabilities as having a higher risk of accidents or causing inconvenience to others. The Commission also recommended improvements and rectification of discrimination against persons with disabilities in the public domain, including not providing sign language during TV election debates and persons with brain disorders denied issuance of an authentication certificate of seal. In the case of age discrimination, it was found that, though the Act on Elderly Employment Promotion had been in effect for ten years, older job seekers were often excluded from job opportunities due to their advanced age. The Commission has held the position that, unless age is a critical job requirement, the suitability to perform a job should be based on individual qualification and ability, and not age. It also pointed out that job offers with a hiring preference for older or younger workers should not excessively limit the employment opportunities of other age groups. As to social status, the Commission observed persistent discrimination against public-sector workers and fixed-term teachers in the public domain (schools, local governments, public servicerelated organizations, etc.). In some cases, workers who made the transition from a fixed-term contract to a regular position were still experiencing discriminatory treatment compared to their other peers. The Commission made it clear that people should not be discriminated against due to their employment status or previous positions, and made recommendations for change and improvement. Regarding religion, the Commission concluded that no discrimination based on religion should be allowed in religious schools in terms of hiring or facility usage that have nothing to do with realization of religious faith. It also pointed out that administration of state exams on certain days of the week should not be discriminatory for certain religions, even though it may seem to be unbiased. In relation to medical history, it found it discriminatory to give disadvantageous employment opportunities to people who are infected with HIV or hepatitis, or had a surgical operation in the past, or restrict their social activities. With the society rapidly becoming multi-cultural, the Commission made recommendations for redress of discrimination in goods and services, use of commercial facilities, and employment based on race or skin color. The Commission also looked closely at discriminations that are likely to occur but not covered 120