Age discrimination

by Practical Law Employment based on an original by Sarah Gregory and Kim Sartin Baker & McKenzie LLP

Maintained | England, Scotland, Wales

A practice note that examines age discrimination in the workplace under the Equality Act 2010. It provides guidance on the key forms of unlawful conduct, including direct and indirect age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. The note details the different standards for justifying direct and indirect age discrimination and explores key exceptions that can render otherwise discriminatory practices lawful. This includes specific provisions for benefits based on length of service, redundancy pay calculations, and age-based pay scales under the national minimum wage. The practice note also addresses when age can be considered a lawful occupational requirement when recruiting, and discusses the ongoing relevance of European case law..

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