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  • TK999 App and Payment Security on Public Wi-Fi: Risks and Safer Alternatives

    Public Wi-Fi feels harmless because it is familiar. Airports, hotels, cafes, malls, libraries, and transport hubs all offer quick access when mobile data is weak or limited. For browsing the news or checking a map, that convenience may be reasonable. For payment activity, however, the risk profile changes. Any action involving a card number, wallet…

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  • Age Discrimination in Nigeria
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    Age Discrimination in Nigeria

    This summary of age discrimination law in Nigeria has been prepared by Templars: www.templars-law.com OVERVIEW There is no specific legislation governing age discrimination in Nigeria, however, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2011 (as amended) (the “Constitution”) has fundamental provisions which generally guarantees all citizens of Nigeria freedom from discrimination. Section 42 of…

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  • Age Discrimination in South Korea
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    Age Discrimination in South Korea

    This summary of age discrimination law in South Korea has been prepared by Yulchon LLC: www.yulchon.com OVERVIEW The Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment and Aged Employment Promotion Act (the “AEPA”) is the primary law that specifically deals with age discrimination related issues in Korea.  Although other laws such as the Framework Act on Employment…

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  • Age Discrimination in Mexico
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    Age Discrimination in Mexico

    This summary of age discrimination law in Mexico has been prepared by Basham, Ringe y Correa, the Ius Laboris member for Mexico: www.basham.com.mx. OVERVIEW Article 1, Paragraph 3 of the Mexican Federal Constitution (the Constitution) prohibits discrimination. As per Article 1, rights shall not be limited based on discrimination because of ethnic origin or nationality,…

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  • Age Discrimination in France
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    Age Discrimination in France

    This summary of age discrimination law in France has been prepared by Capstan, the Ius Laboris member for France: www.capstan.fr OVERVIEW French discrimination law is constructed first and foremost on the basis of the principles of equality and freedom invoked in numerous fundamental constitutional and international texts. Many protected characteristics are set out in French…

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  • Age Discrimination in Japan
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    Age Discrimination in Japan

    This summary of age discrimination law in Japan has been prepared by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Overview There are no laws which specifically address age discrimination.  While the Labour Standards Act (the “LSA“) includes a provision which states that “[e]mployers shall not engage in discriminatory treatment with respect to wages, working hours or other working…

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  • Age Discrimination in Thailand
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    Age Discrimination in Thailand

    This summary of age discrimination law in Thailand has been prepared by Rajah & Tann: www.rajahtannasia.com Overview The constitution of Thailand has always protected against unjust discrimination on the basis of age.[1] Whilst the current interim Constitution, which was enacted as a result of recent political conflict, does not expressly provide for such protection, it…

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The court said that he didn’t suffer age discrimination.

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Managers at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading reportedly terminated Eileen Jolly in January 2017 after she failed to properly use a computer system.

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The House of Representatives in Nigeria approved a bill that will ban age discrimination against applicants to positions with Federal Government Agencies.

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The pensioner and self proclaimed "young god" believes it will improve his chances both in the workplace and on Tinder.

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New figures published by the Office for National Statistics have shown that, over the 2015-17 period, life expectancy stopped rising for the first time since records began.

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A new report by the Centre for Ageing Better has called for employers to be more age-friendly and inclusive of those over 50 years of age.

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Scott Morrison announced yesterday that the Government will no longer proceed with its plan to raise the age of pension access to 70.

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A study by Aviva has found that more than half of over 50s feel unsupported at work and almost two thirds were planning to retire later than they thought they would a decade ago.

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An interesting study published in the British Journal of Psychology reveals the effect that makeup has on the perception of a woman’s age.

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61 per cent of Americans aged 45 or over said that they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work. Women, African-Americans and Hispanics were more likely to be affected.

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MPs have suggested that social care could be funded by applying a new tax to the over 40s, but there has been a suggestion that it might worsen employment opportunities for older workers.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the US Age Discrimination in Employment Act coming into force, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a report into age discrimination at work.

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Labour market experts have called for enhanced protection against age at work ahead of the Taipei Ministry of Labor’s introduction of a draft act for the employment of middle-aged and elderly workers, set to be released before the end of this month.

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Former materials buyer Codie Rael was been awarded $31 million - $3m compensatory damages and $28m punitive damages – after being forced out in 2014.

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has urged workers to report those companies that violate age discrimination laws.

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A new study has suggested that there is a direct connection between how well we age and how we view old age. Those with a positive attitude toward old age are likely to live longer — up to eight years — than their more pessimistic counterparts. But how, as older people, we are treated by others also has a big impact.

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According to a study by the Royal Society for Public Health, ageism is the most common form of discrimination both in the UK and Europe. Sexism and racism are widely recognised and tackled, but ageism often goes unchallenged.

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According to reports, the Black Eyed Peas singer and star of The Voice UK has been hit with an age discrimination claim.

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A campaign for a dedicated minister for older people received a boost today after national newspaper the Daily Express joined the movement and launched its own “crusade”.

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The Gerontological Society of America has published a report, “Longevity Economics: Leveraging the Advantages of an Aging Society” highlighting America's changing age demographics and suggesting a number of policy priorities.

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