The Bill will, among other things, amend the Age Discrimination Act to introduce a new dedicated position of Age Discrimination Commissioner.
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Michelle Mitchell, of the charity Age UK, described the recommendations as a "one-off opportunity to replace this dog's breakfast with a clear, logical and consistent framework".
"We could soon see the beginning of a new age for older people, as the government launches a consultation on how to bring age discrimination legislation into force" according to Age UK head Marlene Mitchell.
The Government must address business concerns that new retirement rules coming into effect next month will lead to a surge in age discrimination claims, the Confederation of British Industry has warned.
Age discrimination in the NHS: Health service ombudsman report reveals shocking treatment of the over-65s, who are being failed again and again.
Men and the elderly will be among the key beneficiaries under a strengthening of Australia's age discrimination laws.
When deciding whether or not to accept lucrative redundancy deals, older workers should consider their long-term prospects, it has been suggested.
Age UK has called on the coalition government to do more to tackle age discrimination if it is to push through proposed benefit reforms likely to boost the number of older workers returning to the jobs market.
Why are member states discriminating against the anti-discrimination directive? Nicholas Beger, Director of Amnesty International's EU Office, comments on a proposals for new EU legislation to combat discrimination.
Europe's regions have a key role to play in ensuring that anti age discrimination legislation is effectively implemented, West Midlands MEP Liz Lynne has said.