1 Day

This course assesses and analyses the implication of the new age discrimination law that came into effect in October 2006. Everyone in employment and vocational training in the UK are protected against discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the basis of their age. Key areas covered include recruitment, training, promotion,
redundancy and retirement.

Learning Outcomes

Increase your ability as a manager in three important ways:

Minimising the risk of age-related problems within your area of responsibility

Handling effectively any age-related problems that do arise with your area of responsibility

Promoting a positive attitude to the subject of age within your area of responsibility

Who will benefit from the course?

Anyone who as part of their role either currently or in the future will be recruiting and/or managing employees

Course Outline

Background and detail on the age regulations
Discrimination and the Regulations
Recruitment & Selection & Promotion
During Employment
Dismissal, Redundancy and Retirement
How the age regulations will effect your organisation's practices
Employer's Obligations and Employee's Rights
Non-Compliance, Fines, Statutory Procedures
Potential issues arising from UK legislation