In 2014, our analysis showed that the removal of the DRA may have doubled the growth in the numbers of over 65s in employment. Is this still the case?
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In 2014, our analysis showed that the removal of the DRA may have doubled the growth in the numbers of over 65s in employment. Is this still the case?
Large numbers of over 50s exit the labour market early, putting them at risk of poverty and costing the economy billions in the process. "Fuller Working Lives" is the Government's strategy to minimise this and encourage more older workers.
The Default Retirement Age was abolished in 2011. What has been the impact on employment of over 65s? We've crunched the numbers and discovered something fascinating...
Has the number of over 60s in employment "grown substantially"? Have older workers received big pay increases?
Age discrimination cuts boths ways as older people admit to "negative feelings" towards those in 20s.
We analysed ONS data to see what effect the recession had on the employment and unemployment levels of different age groups.
With youth unemployment continuing to rise, we need drastic measures to solve this crisis. Could abolishing the National Minimum Wage for younger people help?
The economic crisis did not have a negative effect on older workers. In fact, most showed increased older worker employment.
Employment Tribunal data shows a clear upwards trend in the number of claims. We think this will peak.
According to our research, the Coalition's key employment law proposal will have a disproportionate impact upon older workers.