Age Discrimination

The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 cover all employees and workers of any age, protecting them from age discrimination including partners of firms, contract workers and anyone in vocational training.

The law relating to this is complex. All aspects of employment (or prospective employment) are protected from age discrimination, including recruitment, employment terms and conditions, promotions, transfers, dismissals and training.

There is no statutory upper age limit on the right to claim unfair dismissal or to receive redundancy payments. The default retirement age is 65, making compulsory retirement below 65 unlawful unless objectively justified. In addition, all employees have the right to request to work beyond 65 or any other retirement age set by the organisation and employers must give such requests consideration.

The Glasgow Law Practice is a firm of solicitors who provide specialist employment law and age discrimination advice. We can guide employers on how to avoid any difficulties in relation to age discrimination. We also advise employees who feel they have been discriminated against.

We offer fixed rate packages so you know exactly how much you will pay at the outset. For more information, fill out our online enquiry form or contact us on 0845 270 1858.