Introduction to Age Discrimination
From 1 October 2006 new laws protect workers from age discrimination. The
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 make it illegal for employers to
discriminate against employees, trainees or job seekers because of their age.
During this one day workshop we will explore the direct forms of discrimination
and how to develop best business practices around the areas of job applicants,
new and current employees, ex-employees, self-employed contractors,
apprentices and contract workers. An interactive and rewarding one day event.
Objectives:
• To be able to describe the new laws relating to Age
Discrimination and explain the business benefits of nonageist
practices
• Be able to describe specific areas of an organisations
current employment practices - which may discriminate
• Identify examples of policies and procedures that would
reflect an age neutral organisation
• Increase awareness to forthcoming changes in the law
Who should attend: Any staff member responsible for recruiting and interviewing
Content:
• Defining and describing Age Discrimination
• The benefits of adopting best practices
• The direct areas effected by Age Discrimination
• Examples of good and bad practice