Age discrimination for over 50s still 'endemic'

Nearly all jobseekers over the age of 50 experience age discrimination, according to the findings of a recent survey. This is despite the introduction of age discrimination regulations two years ago which were intended to make it easier for older people to get work.

The survey of 370 jobseekers over the age of 50 revealed that only one in ten of them had never experienced age discrimination when looking for work, while 63 per cent thought they were seen by employers as “too old” ... (215 more words)

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