No more birthday cards (or cake)?

Reports in the media this week seem to be marking the end of a great tradition – birthday cards from work colleagues. Many companies are reportedly banning birthday cards for staff, for fear of being sued under new age discrimination legislation.

The new Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, effective from 1 October 2006, mean employees can sue their employers if they feel they have been harassed or victimised because of their age. Harassment is defined as unwanted conduct that ... (143 more words)

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