Age discrimination in the downturn

• Author:
• Michael O'Donnell

During the current financial downturn, it is very probable that in some cases Employment Tribunals will follow in the wake of enforced redundancies. Following the introduction of recent age discrimination legislation, it is likely that as we move into 2009 a significant proportion of these resource-consuming procedures will be brought on the grounds of ageism.

Consequently, it makes sense for organisations to take a closer look at the way in which they treat and value employees of differ... (27 more words)

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