AGE DICRIMINATION SOLICITORS
Age discrimination compensation claims
Since October of 2006, it has been illegal in the UK for employers to deny employment to individuals or treat them in an unfair or unfavourable manner based on their age. This law was established by The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 - SI No 2006/1031. If you believe you have been the victim of age discrimination, you may be eligible to receive compensation.
Please contact one of our age discrimination solicitors today for a risk-free assessment of your case. If you choose to instruct one of our solicitors, they will work to either negotiate a settlement with your employer or make an application to the Employment Tribunal on your behalf.
Applicability of age discrimination laws
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations are applicable to individuals employed in both the public and private sectors. It covers employees of all ages, not just older workers. The Age Discrimination Regulations include guidelines covering employment and recruitment, training, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and termination. An employer’s policies may not negatively affect one age group over another, be it directly or indirectly. The employer must also have fair redundancy policies and selection procedures.
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
Under the Age Regulations, no employer may force an individual into retirement prior to the age of 65 unless it is deemed “objectively appropriate and necessary.” Also, if an individual desires to continue working past the traditional retirement age of 65, their employer must give the matter its due consideration. For statutory redundancy pay, there are no minimum or maximum age requirements to be met. For unfair dismissal cases in front of the Employment Tribunal, the upper age requirement is removed.
An employer cannot, on the basis of age :-
- dismiss you
- decide not to employ you
- give you adverse terms and conditions of employment
- deny you a promotion
- refuse to provide you with training
- retire you before the default retirement age of 65
- retire you before the default retirement age of 65 without an objective justification if you want to continue working
Age discrimination solicitors
If you feel you may have a potential claim and could be eligible for compensation, call our age discrimination solicitors today on our helpline. Because we offer a no win no fee fee scheme, bringing your claim is entirely risk-free. If we don’t win your case, you pay absolutely nothing. If you do receive compensation, we receive a previously agreed percentage of the settlement. There are no secret fees and no surprises. The consultation is confidential, and you are under no obligation to retain our services or proceed with your claim.