Over-65s given work rights boost - I wonder why?

Over-65s given work rights boost

Over-65s will have the same protection against unfair dismissal as younger workers under new government measures.

In addition, forced retirement before the age of 65 will be banned as will age discrimination in terms of recruitment, promotion and training.

The measures, laid before parliament on Thursday, will ensure the UK complies with the European employment directive on age discrimination.

The government wants the new rules to come into force on 1 October 2006.

More soon.

To quote one of my favorite Scottish comedy shows: "I smell shite!"
(Chewin' the Fat, in case you are interested)

If you don't think this has everything to do with some crass attempt to fix the UK pension crisis by making us all work past 65, then you are a fool.

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