Published jointly by the CIPD and the TUC, with funding from the DTI, this guide aims to help employers and trade unions understand how to develop good practice to meet the requirements of the new age discrimination regulations which were introduced in October 2006. It looks at how the new regulations apply in the areas of:
- retirement
- recruitment, selection and promotion
- pay, benefits and pensions
- appraisal, performance management and training
- health and safety
- redundancy and termination
- harassment and victimisation.
It also includes:
- guidance on producing an age equality policy
- a summary of the law
- the Acas fair retirement flowchart
- sources of further information.
The guide complements guidance on the new regulations provided by the DTI and Acas.