Furley Page: Age Discrimination- Updated Legislation "An Employer's Timebomb!"

On 1 October 2006, legislation outlawing age-based discrimination will be implemented for the first time in the UK. The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 are being hailed by many as the most significant upheaval in employment law for 30 years. The new laws will prohibit discrimination on the grounds of age in employment and vocational training, unless the discriminatory aspect can be shown to be objectively justified. This will require a legitimate aim and proportionality in achieving it.
Posted: 27 September 2006 More details...

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