Age Discrimination at Work: Reviewing the new Regulations This equipment was donated by Thompsons solicitors Age Discrimination at Work: Reviewing the new Regulations Thursday 9th November 2006
The Age Regulations – practical workplace issues Richard Arthur Thompsons Solicitors Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006
Applying for jobs Job advertisements Stereotypical ideas and vocabulary Normal retirement age Age-related criteria : experience and seniority Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006
Terms and conditions Service related and insurance related benefits Promotion Training Ill health, safety and age Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006
Termination of employment The right to request working on The employee’s request The employer’s response The role of trade unions Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006
Dismissal for retirement Dismissal over 65 Default retirement age (65) Relationship between unfair dismissal and age discrimination Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006
Pensions Pensions provisions of Age Regulations deferred until 1 December 2006 What is to be included in Regulations, and what is to be excluded Trade union priorities Institute of Employment Rights Age Discrimination at Work 9th November 2006