Monthly Archive for September, 2008

Heyday challenge to UK retirement age

The Advocate General in the European Court of Justice has delivered his opinion on the legal challenge to the UK Age Regulations which allow employers to forcibly retire (sack) employees aged 65 and over. Although the media seem to think that in some way Heyday has lost, the truth is far more complicated and the UK provisions on retirement remain far from safe.

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Public seminars – Employment Law Updates

In November 2008 we are teaming up with Ergon associates and Synthesis events to run two one-day seminars  on the latest developments in employment law.  2008 is turning  into a huge year for employment with some really important developments in areas such as discrimination, unfair dismissal and agency workers. You can see all the details of the events (including how to book)  here.

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