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?
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?
No. The Government "expect pension schemes to be able to operate largely as they do now" and the Regulations are intended to exempt "most age related rules" in Occupational Pension schemes.
Q: Age Regulations - Can direct discrimination be justified?
Q: Age Regulations - What is “planned retirement”?