Information on Age Discrimination

Age discrimination happens when someone is unfairly disadvantaged for reasons, which cannot be objectively justified, relating to their age. Here we provide information on older workers, ageism, age discrimination law and case law.

Factsheets

Factsheets

Age and employment

Explore the UK legal position and main issues employers face when dealing with age discrimination in the workplace

Q&As

Q and As

Age discrimination and retirement Q&As

Browse through the questions and answers on the key legal issues relating to age discrimination and retirement

Case law

Case law on age discrimination

Selected cases on age discrimination in the workplace

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Factsheets

Q&As

Case law