Frequently Asked Questions: Equality and diversity

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Equality and diversity FAQs

Q: Age Regulations - When did the Age Regulations come into force?

Q: Age Regulations - Who do the regulations apply to?

Q: Age Regulations - What do the Regulations cover?

Q: Age Regulations - Will the Regulations cover Genuine Occupational Requirements?

Q: Age Regulations - Will I have to employ someone aged 65 or over?

Q: Age Regulations - Is there still a default retirement age?

Q: Age Regulations - Can I automatically retire someone at age 65?

Answer:

It will not constitute age discrimination if employers retire an employee at or above the age of 65, where it is a genuine retirement. However, compulsory retirement below this age will be unlawful unless the employer can objectively justify such a policy.

Q: Age Regulations - What is this Duty-to-consider that I have heard about?

Q: Age Regulations - Will we be able to continue with service related benefits?

Q: Age Regulations - What is the “objective justification” test?

Q: Age Regulations - Will the National Minimum Wage remain?

Q: Age Regulations - Will these Regulations have an impact on our Occupational Pension?

Q: Age Regulations - Can direct discrimination be justified?

Q: Age Regulations - What is “planned retirement”?