Scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 12:30

Following consultation in 2010, the Government abolished the DRA with effect from 6 April 2011. If employers still want to enforce retirement, their decisions will have to be objectively justified. This means that employees can no longer be forced to retire on the grounds of age alone. Whilst many claim this as a victory for older workers in possession of considerable knowledge and skills, some fear that this may lead to an increase in costly litigation and further reduce the opportunities for the younger population to join the workforce.

This webinar will cover:

• Managing without a default retirement age
• Issues surrounding retention of a fixed retirement age
• Justifying retirement in the absence of a fixed retirement age