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Latest age discrimination news articles
The UK’s state pension age debate
As Labour prepares for a potential election win, experts warn that the issue of raising the UK’s state pension age could be a major challenge for a Labour government. A significant majority of voters across political lines oppose increasing the pension age, adding pressure to an already contentious issue.
Centre for Ageing Better calls on political parties to commit to closing the employment age gap
The Centre for Ageing Better reports that narrowing the employment age gap could contribute an additional £9 billion annually to the UK economy.
New study reveals widespread ageism in Indian workplaces
A recent study titled ‘Beyond Numbers: Intergenerational Insights on Ageism’ conducted by Randstad India has found that 31% of employees in India face age discrimination at work, with experiences of ageism varying by age group, industry and gender.
US Senate votes on bill to end forced arbitration in age discrimination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023, a bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding older workers from workplace discrimination by eradicating forced arbitration.
Majority of employees do not report discrimination
A recent survey commissioned by Michael Page reveals that 30% of UK workers report they’ve faced discrimination in the workplace, yet a staggering 64% of them chose not to report it.
The “curse of 35”: Age discrimination in China’s tech sector
Amid an economic downturn and regulatory pressures, Chinese tech giants are grappling with significant management challenges. These difficulties have led to extensive layoffs, disproportionately affecting employees in their mid-30s.
New survey reveals age discrimination against Gen Z and older job candidates
A recent survey by Resume Builder reveals that over a third of hiring managers exhibit bias against Gen Z and older job candidates.
New report highlights the importance of bridging generational divides to improve workforce productivity
A recent report, written by the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics (LSE), in collaboration with Protiviti, addresses key concerns on the impact of generational tensions on workforce productivity.
AGE DISCRIMINATION CASES
We have age discrimination case summaries and links to judgments for significant UK tribunal decisions, all UK appeal decisions and European Court of Justice decisions.
Gregory v Petro Trace Ltd
The Employment Tribunal found that age was a motivating factor in an employee’s dismissal despite attempts to cast it as performance-related or redundancy.
Palladino v Reed in Partnership
It wasn’t age discrimination when younger colleagues said they wanted to go “clubbing” for a work Christmas party.
Pipe v Coventry University
An employer’s progression policy could have disadvantaged older workers by asking for a PHD or equivalency, but it was justified. The age discrimination claim in this case would have failed anyway because there were no available promotion opportunities.
Cook v Gentoo Group Ltd
An Employment Tribunal must reconsider its decision that a rushed redundancy process was not direct age discrimination.
INTERNATIONAL
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STATISTICS AND RESEARCH
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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE LAW
Our guide to UK age discrimination law tells you everything you need to know.
