Viewing entries tagged Education Teachers’ union the NASUWT has again warned that older experienced teachers are facing age discrimination. Comment Teachers’ union the NASUWT has warned that pupils are losing out in the classroom because older teachers are being forced out of their jobs by school management. Comment Do “older academics” really need to “make…
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Viewing entries tagged Internships The number of interns over 25 is rising, but while maturity brings expertise – and benefits the economy – apprentices face a number of age-related issues, not least age discrimination.
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Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to research by Age Concern and Help the Aged. Half of motor insurers and a third of travel insurers automatically exclude people aged 80 plus seeking quotes, irrespective of their health status. The research shows that while the situation for those at the higher end of…
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Developer Berkley Group has paid its former St George boss Tony Carey £5m in a settlement over claims of unfair dismissal and age discrimination. In a statement to the market the firm said the board’s decision to settle the claim was unanimous following legal advice. The case was due to be heard by an employment…
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Bosses will be given new powers to tell older workers they should consider retirement without fear of being accused of ageism under plans unveiled today. Nick Clegg said firms should be free to have “frank discussions” with underperforming staff, regardless of the employee’s age. The government proposal brought claims that companies could use the new…
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IBM is facing legal action from 250 ex-employees who claim they were “forced” to take early retirement before changes to the pension scheme. The action is being taken by former workers across the UK, including many at the head office in Portsmouth. They used to be able to retire early, losing 3% of their annual…
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Viewing entries tagged Housing New tenants who are aged over 25 would be offered a five year tenancy, but those under will be offered just two. Did you know that if you are under 25 and single the government does not treat you as a fully grown adult when it comes to housing benefit?
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Teachers’ union the NASUWT has warned that pupils are losing out in the classroom because older teachers are being forced out of their jobs because of age discrimination by school management. At a recent educational conference, the NASUWT union has warned against the risk of allowing age discrimination against older teachers to thrive in schools.…
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Viewing entries tagged USA Older Americans tend to think remaining in the workforce is good for both the US economy and American workers. Younger Americans disagree… Comment In Arkansas, the House today failed to pass a bill that would end mandatory retirement of state judges. Comment The decision of Judge Michael Scudder (approved by a…
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Half of those with hip fractures currently have to wait 36 hours in hospital, in pain and in fear, before undergoing surgery and in many cases junior doctors carry out their operations rather than more experienced staff, it is claimed. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) is now recommending that all hip…
