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Employers need to train and performance manage older workers better or risk falling foul of age discrimination laws when Default Retirement Age is phased out, CIPD statistics show

June 21, 2011

Statistics in a CIPD survey found older employees are given appraisals less frequently that their younger colleagues.

Despite accusations of age discrimination, the government will press ahead with plans to raise the state pension age

June 21, 2011

The coalition wants to raise the pension age for women from 60 to 65 by 2018 as a prelude to both female and male pension ages rising to 66 in 2020. Age discrimination allegations have arisen as women currently in their fifties will be disadvantaged.

Saga is urging the Government to rethink its plans for accelerating state pension age increases amid allegations of gender and age discrimination

June 20, 2011

Life expectancy is rising faster than anticipated by the 2005 Pensions Bill, causing problems for pension reform.

Women facing retirement delays after increase to pension age offered new hope amid government rethink and complaints of discrimination

June 20, 2011

The plight of the retiring women is the subject of a growing backbench rebellion.

Neets, asbos and chavs: labels of age discrimination

June 20, 2011

Stamped with the "hoodies" or "chav" label and thought of as disrespectful and dangerous, young poeple are marginalised and stigmatised.

Age discrimination in the NHS: Scandal of older women denied breast cancer ops

June 16, 2011

Data presented today at the National Cancer Intelligence Network Conference reveals that women over 70 are less likely to have surgery.

Another story of age discrimination in the media: 'It was a fight I couldn't run away from': News anchor speaks out over claim she lost job because she's over 40

June 14, 2011

A female television news anchor in the USA has spoken out for the first time after claiming she lost her job because she is over the age of 40. 

Pension Minister set for a grilling on age discrimination, pensions, fuel poverty and retirement at this years pensioners parliament in Blackpool

June 13, 2011

Around 1,500 members of the National Pensioners Convention are expected to travel into town for the three day event being held at Winter Gardens. 

Stanley Fischer's chance of IMF job hampered by age, says Israeli finance minister

June 13, 2011

IMF rules restrict the appointment of anyone over the age of 65 and dictate that no-one can hold the five-year job beyond the age of 70.

In Australia, dumped cricketer Simon Katich was advised he could bring an age discrimination claim

June 13, 2011

The opening batsman has one of the best records in world cricket, but is convinced he was dropped because he will be 36 this summer. 

Woman inspector humiliated by failing riot test wins up to £30k in age discrimination claim

June 12, 2011

Inspector Bamber had a well founded age discrimination claim according to Judge Hilary Slater.

Ageism and age discrimination is justified, says Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on his 90th birthday

June 10, 2011

Admitting he is approaching his own "sell-by date", Prince Philip said the physical and mental fragilities that come with age mean discrimination on the grounds of age can be justified.

Older cancer patients more likely to die due to NHS 'age bias' and age discrimination

June 9, 2011

Older people suffer delays and are less likely to undergo radical surgery, according to research.

BVRLA calls for exemption from age discrimination laws

June 6, 2011

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called for the motor industry to be excluded from the upcoming changes to age discrimination legislation. 

Miriam O’Reilly, who won an age discrimination claim, tells how the BBC gave her confidence “a kicking” by sacking her for being too old

June 6, 2011

The 54-year-old will begin a new job as a presenter of BBC One’s Crimewatch Roadshow today, months after winning a landmark age discrimination case against the Corporation. 

Government advised to cap discrimination awards at £50k

June 6, 2011

An influential group of City grandees has told ministers that tribunal awards for discrimination should be cases capped at £50,000. 

Age discrimination – what can employers do to prevent claims?

June 3, 2011

The number of age discrimination claims has increased by 164% to 2,900 in the three months to December 2010, compared to 1,100 the year before, an analysis of the latest data show. 

Majority of employers will allow workers to choose retirement age

June 2, 2011

More than two-thirds of employers responding to the 2011 XpertHR retirement survey intend to allow their employees to retire whenever they wish, following the abolition of the default retirement age (DRA).

CIPD and Benefex survey shows 40% of employers unsure how to respond to abolition of the Default Retirement Age

June 1, 2011

A recent survey carried out by Benefex and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has revealed employers’ responses to the abolition of the Default Retirement Age (DRA).

In America, celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred backs ‘too old’ Atlantic City waitresses in multi party age discrimination claim

June 1, 2011

The waitresses were made to wear revealing new costumes which were part of Resorts Casino Hotel's effort to re-brand itself in a roaring 20s theme after the popularity of the HBO show 'Boardwalk Empire’.

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