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Old git, or still work fit?
It’s an extreme scenario to consider the face of your company might one day be our man on the front cover, if, under developing age discrimination laws, the concept of a retirement age is one day entirely abolished. But it’s a point that needs considering: don’t all employers want to present their clients and potential clients with a dynamic (I didn’t say young!) team of energetic, on-the-pulse employees? Can the same be achieved with a team of over-65s?If, indeed, there was no retirement age at all, employers could find themselves in the perhaps more favourable position of negotiating a suitable retirement time with each individual; based on their real abilities and health status. It’s an ideal that could work if employers and employees are in agreement over the employee’s performance. But in a less idyllic scenario, employers may be faced with dismissing on the grounds of performance those employees who have shown great loyalty to the firm over a number of years.
In this issue…
Legal calendarUpcoming legislative developments, consultations, training, publications and important diary dates for the six months ahead
Letters
Workplace Law Magazine readers air their views on the legal issues affecting their businesses.
Caution! Old people working
What is the future for the workforce under new age discrimination legislation?
Taking the piss
Katy Brown questions to what degree it is acceptable for employers to interfere in the lifestyles of employees.
Power cut
Energy management is about more than just ‘switching it off’, under new legislation taking effect this year.
The importance of terrorism insurance
Sheila Small and Katherin Coxon discuss whether employers are adequately covered by their insurance.
Case law
Important cases breaking the news this month, with comment from the legal experts.
Technical guidance
Comprehensive legal guidance on: environmental management systems; Information and Consultation; and long-term sick leave.
Clinic
Workplace Law’s panel of legal advisors answer your management queries.
Analysis
Research reveals employers are increasingly recognising the sense in investing in employee health.
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