Age Discrimination

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you on the grounds of your age. Discrimination may take any of the following forms:

Direct - where you receive less favourable treatment from an employer on the grounds of your age - perhaps by being refusing employment or promotion because of your age.

Indirect - where your employer has in place an unreasonable rule or procedure which puts you at a  disadvantage because of your age - such as a requirement to pass a physical fitness test which is not a necessary to the job.

Harassment - where on the grounds of you age you are submitted to conduct which violates your dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment

Victimisation - where you are treated less favourably because you have alleged age discrimination or  brought or assisted in bringing an age discrimination claim

The age discrimination legislation applies to both employees and job applicants and protects both young and old from discrimination.

If you have been unlawfully discriminated against then an Employment Tribunal can award you compensation for your loss. A tribunal claim must be made within three months of the discriminatory act taking place so its important that if you have been the victim of discrimination that you contact us now.

The legislation has also introduced new rules relating to retirements. Follow this link to learn more.