Age Discrimination A Guide to the New Law

Author: Shaman Kapoor
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853285141
Published In: August 2006
Format: Paperback , 208 pages
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The age discrimination regulations came into force on 1st October 2006. This invaluable resource provides an excellent guide to the new law and how it will be applied in practice.

The regulations aim to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of age at all stages of employment, from application through to termination and retirement. There are, however, exceptions which the authors explore in detail. Thorough, practical and user-friendly, the book features:

a logical layout, providing a step-by-step guide to the implications of the regulations at each stage of the employment process
pertinent examples to illustrate specific points
clear language to explain complex provisions.

Written by a team of barristers from 1 Temple Gardens specialising in employment law, Age Discrimination is essential reading for professionals advising on the formulation of business policies or acting in contentious situations. It includes the full text of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the European Directive on which they are based.

1. Introduction and overview;
2. Key concepts;
3. Recruitment, promotion and training;
4. Benefits during employment;
5. Dismissals - retirement and non-retirement;
6. Pensions;
7. Further scope of the regulations and bringing a claim;
Appendices:

A. Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006;
B. Directive 2000/78/EC.

Shaman Kapoor's experience spans common law and commercial law, with employment law as an area of specialisation. He has written several articles, including contributions to Law Brief Update, and presented seminars to a variety of audiences. He is a past scholar of Lincoln's Inn. The editor and the following list of contributors are all barristers at 1 Temple Gardens: Alison Hewitt, David Barr, Angus Edwards and Benjamin Hay.

"Kapoor's book is at its best when dealing with the day-to-day detail of trying to act in the way the regulations require...This is law as common sense; and, faced with any new legislative regime, is a pretty good place to start."

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