Age Discrimination Law

On 1 October 2006 the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 came into force.

The upshot of this EU inspired law is that it is unlawful to discriminate against workers under the age of 65 on the grounds of age. Making someone redundant or barring workers from training or promotion because they are too old - or too young - will be illegal.

As they approach 65, workers will have to be given six months notice that their employer wants them to give up their job and retire. The employee will be allowed to request to continue working, However, employers will be able to refuse this request without giving a reason in writing. BBC News