Age discrimination in employment will be against the law from October 2006

New regulations are to be bought into effect from October 2006. They protect employees from discrimination and harassment on the grounds of age. They also introduce a national default retirement age.

Anyone can suffer from age discrimination whether they are young or old . The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations cover all workers and must be applied by all employers.

You may have questions about the new legislation as an employer or as an employee. For useful information visit the websites below.

The ACAS website www.acas.org.uk

Age Positive www.agepositive.gov.uk

For advice search the hereforadvice directory for organisations providing employment advice.

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 15:18