Age Discrimination Compensation

Age discrimination legislation in regards to employment matters applies throughout the UK whereby it is unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of age. This legislation is wide reaching and complex however there are certain exemptions to the basic rules. Complaints about age discrimination can be made to the Employment Tribunal and subsequently to the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Specialist Solicitors

There are over 20 million people living in the UK who are over the age of 50 which represents a third of the total population. This segment of society continues to grow due to advances in medical science and it is this age group that is most likely to suffer from age discrimination although this is also a recognised problem for those not long out of full time education. Our panel of specialist solicitors deal with age discrimination compensation claims and may be able to use the no win no fee scheme in suitable cases. If you would like free advice from age discrimination solicitors without further obligation just use the helpline, email or complete the contact form.

Direct & Indirect

Specialist employment solicitors will deal with age discrimination compensation claims which may be due to either direct discrimination or a subtle indirect version. Direct discrimination is straightforward and obvious and includes blatant advertising for employees within a particular age group. The indirect problem occurs when obstacles are placed in the way of employees that are more easily satisfied by those within a particular age group, although there may be acceptable and positive reasons to include or exclude those of a particular age group dependent on the requirements of a particular job. As an example an employer may impose a physical fitness test that could only be accomplished by younger applicants thereby prejudicing older applicants.