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Your new rights
What does the new law cover?
The different types of age discrimination
When is age discrimination allowed?
How does the law apply to you?
How do I enforce my rights?
Getting help
For further information and advice
on your rights under the new law
there are a number of organisations
you can contact.
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation
and Arbitration Service) provides
guidance on the regulations and
on employment rights in general. Call its helpline 08457 47 47 47
or visit www.acas.org.uk
Advicenow (www.advicenow.org.uk) is a
website that brings together
high-quality information about
the law and your rights, including
on age discrimination.
Age Concern Information Line call free on 0800 00 99 66. In
Scotland call the Scottish Helpline
for Older People at Age Concern
Scotland on 0845 125 9732,
textphone 0845 226 5851.
Age Positive is a government
campaign promoting age
diversity in employment. Visit
www.agepositive.gov.uk for more.
The Employers’ Forum on Age (www.efa.org.uk) offers a wealth
of invaluable information aimed
at employers.
Help the Aged – information
for and about older people –
visit www.helptheaged.org.uk
National Institute for Adult and
Continuing Education (NIACE) provides information about the new
legislation as it affects education
and training. Call 0116 204 4200
or visit www.niace.org.uk
TAEN (The Age and Employment
Network) is committed to creating
an effective job market for people
in mid and later life. It works
through 250 member organisations
and by influencing public policy.
Call 020 7843 1590 or visit
www.taen.org.uk and
www.agebusters.org.uk
For free advice
and representation
Your local Age Concern can give
you information about the law and
will help you find advice in your area– visit www.ageconcern.org.uk,
call 0800 00 99 66 or check
your local phone book for the
contact details. In Scotland,
call 0845 125 9732 or visit
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
Visit your local Citizens Advice
Bureau – find one near you on
www.citizensadvice.org.uk or
look in your local phone book.
There may be a law centre,
or independent advice agency providing free advice in your area.
See www.lawcentres.org.uk,
www.adviceuk.org.uk, in
Scotland www.govanlc.com/salc,
or look in your phone book.
Community Legal Service (CLS)
Direct (England and Wales only)
can give free initial advice over
the phone, and direct you to local
advice agencies and solicitors –
contact www.clsdirect.org.uk or phone 0845 345 4345.
In Scotland contact the Scottish
Legal Aid Board www.slab.org.uk,
0131 226 7061.
If you’re a member of a trade
union, you’ll be able to contact
your representative for advice.
Some solicitors offer a free initial
meeting to discuss whether you
have a potential claim.
If you have legal expense
insurance, perhaps as part of
a household insurance policy,
you should check this to see
if it will cover a solicitor’s costs
for a tribunal claim.
Age Concern's new book
Your Rights: Working over 50
is a comprehensive guide to
employment options for the
over 50s. Topics covered include:
the new age discrimination law,
redundancy and employment rights,
job hunting, self-employment,
support for those out of work,
planning for retirement and much
more. It is packed with advice
on the many questions that arise.
It costs £8.99, and can be ordered
by phoning 0870 442 2120
or online at www.ace.org.uk/bookshop
Your new rights
What does the new law cover?
The different types of age discrimination
When is age discrimination allowed?
How does the law apply to you?
How do I enforce my rights?
Getting help
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