Calling time on age discrimination

A mini-guide to age discrimination at work

Your 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

Your rights

New legislation, effective from 1 October 2006, means that employers can no longer discriminate against employees on grounds of age.

The new law – the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 – applies in England, Scotland and Wales,1 and provides protection against age discrimination in employment, training and adult education, for people of all ages.
Age Concern has produced this mini-guide to provide a summary of who will benefit from the new laws, and how you can take action– as well as showing you where to find more information.

Similar regulations are being introduced in Northern Ireland.