Employment rights for over 60s are a crucial part of employment law.
Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, which means that your employer (or prospective employer) can’t discriminate against you or treat you differently or unfairly because of your age.
And over 60s are one of the age groups most likely to be discriminated against, whether it’s being overlooked for promotions or leadership roles, not being hired despite being the most qualified candidate or other things.
This is because employers often use the justification that they don’t want to hire someone for a role or give them certain responsibilities because they ‘might retire soon’ – but this is not a reasonable reason for doing so.
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What Are The Main Employment Rights For Over 60s?
The main employment rights for over 60s are… everything.
Over 60s have precisely the same rights as any other age group when it comes to employment, and they should not be treated any differently.
It works both ways and that means that nobody should be treated differently purely because of their age, whether that’s directed specifically at them or an indirect policy or rule that affects all people over 60.
What Happens If My Rights Are Ignored Or Overlooked?
If you’re overlooked and ignored by your employer (or a prospective employer), you are protected by the Equality Act 2010.
Age discrimination has been illegal in the UK since 2006, and age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
If you feel you’ve been discriminated against because of your age, you should speak to a legal expert. At Solicitors Near Me, we understand that if you’ve experienced discrimination, it can be a stressful and unpleasant experience.
That’s why we’re here to help you find the legal support and advice you need.
What Is Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination is when you’re treated differently or unfairly on the basis of your age.
It can occur in any setting although it is commonly associated with the workplace, particularly if someone is overlooked for a role because they are considered too old or too young.
Age discrimination is protected by law under the Equality Act 2010 and is one of several protected characteristics.
Direct/Indirect Discrimination On Basis Of Age Being Over 60
Direct discrimination is where the discriminated is directed specifically at you.
This might be that your employer has told you that you are not being promoted because you’re too old, and that as you’re over 60 they are worried that you’ll be retiring soon, and they’ll need to hire for the role again.
Indirect age discrimination on the basis of your age being over 60 would be if your employer is offering a training programme that’s exclusively available to those aged 55 and under.
Or it could even be that it’s a training programme that’s made available to graduates only, meaning that those over 60 are excluded even if the training would be relevant for them in their role and may help them progress in a professional setting.
Compensation For Failing To Uphold My Employment Rights
If you feel that your employment rights haven’t been upheld, you may be entitled to compensation.
That will mean making a claim and at Solicitors Near Me, we’re here to help you do just that…
By connecting you with an expert Employment Solicitor near you, we can help you get the support and advice you need to make a successful claim.
You’re under no obligation to press ahead with the solicitor we connect you with and until you decide to proceed, everything is completely FREE.
Discrimination Solicitors Near Me
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