The Ministry of Justice and the Tribunal Service have published the quarterly usage statistics. The report presents information on Tribunals Service activity for the third quarter of the 2010-11 year (1 October to 31 December 2010). Information for the same quarter of earlier years is also presented, as well as figures for previous quarters and…

Viewing entries in Cover Magazine In the horse trading between the Government and Opposition that took place in the run up to the election, the Equality Bill received Royal Assent. Richard Walsh comments on the impact of the age discrimination provisions on the insurance industry.

This is the fifth decision in Mr Homer’s long running age discrimination claim. For an explanation of the facts, go to our summary of the Supreme Court case. The decision The tribunal thought Mr Homer’s employer’s aim of recruiting and retaining staff of an appropriate calibre was legitimate. Having a new grading structure was an…

One in five Canadians say they’ve been discriminated against at work because of their gender, according to a new survey conducted by international human resources consulting firm Randstad. The survey also found that a significant percentage of Canadians believe they’ve been discriminated against in the workplace because of their sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.…

In this case, the British Gurkha Welfare Society (“BGWS”) sought to challenge the pension arrangements put in place for Gurkhas following a government review in December 2006. Serving Gurkhas are eligible to take part in the Gurkha Pension Scheme (“GPS”). This case was brought by reference to the European Convention on Human Rights rather than…

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of Johns v Solent all tribunal claims challenging a compulsory retirement will be stayed pending the outcome of the ‘Heyday’ case. The Heyday case In 2006, Age Concern (through its campaigning organisation Heyday) brought judicial review proceedings against the Government challenging the retirement exception contained in the…

Out-of-work ad man Tony Simms appeared on Australian breakfast TV recently appealing to the advertising and marketing world for a job. With a sandwich board over his shoulders advertising his experience and contact details, Simms was interviewed by Australian breakfast TV. Simms, formerly chief director at Cheil, Samsung’s inhouse ad agency, said: “I’ve been asked…

Hungarian law allowed judges, prosecutors and notaries to work until 70. At age 70, they would be retired. On 1 January 2012, the retirement age was lowered to 62. Transitional provisions were in place, meaning that those already older than 62 would be retired on 30 June 2012. Those who would reach 62 during 2012…

Viewing entries tagged Nick Clegg According to the London Evening Standard, bosses will be given new powers to tell older workers they should consider retirement without fear of being accused of ageism under new plans unveiled. Nick Clegg’s proposals might see employers avoiding recruitment of any person in their 20s or 30s, which would lead…

Viewing entries tagged Insurance The survey carried out by insurance company SunLife found that the workplace was where age discrimination is experienced most often. Comment Older people will continue to pay higher prices for insurance after ministers decided that age discrimination laws would not be applied to financial services.  Journalist David Horsfeld comments on age…