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August 2010
Consultation on the National Minimum Wage20 August 2010
Changing Private Pensions Increases From RPI To CPI May Be Fraught With Difficulties13 August 2010
Co-operative Group launches scheme to offer 2,000 apprenticeships12 August 2010
Judges Object to Raising the Age Limit For Jurors12 August 2010
July 2010
EFA says plans to remove the DRA are ‘an incredible leap forward' for the UK29 July 2010
New proposals set out today by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) signal the end of forced retirement.
Employers Tackling Discrimination Applauded at 2010 EFA & EFB Awards 15 July 2010
National Minimum Wage 8 July 2010
The Coalition government has accepted the proposals made by the Low Pay Commission in February for increases in the National Minimum Wage.
Employment Tribunal claims increase 8 July 2010
Equality Act Implementation 5 July 2010
June 2010
EFA Comments on DWP Statement24 June 2010
EFA Comments on the Budget23 June 2010
Equality Act Timetable18 June 2010
Daily Mirror article on older workers15 June 2010
May 2010
Duncan Smith says forced retirement at 65 is nonsense28 May 2010
Nomura's multi-strand equality strategy27 May 2010
Con/Lib Coalition Government pulls back on retirement commitments.13 May 2010
Despite commitments to abolish the DRA in both manifestos, the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition agreement state that default retirement age will be ‘phased out’.
April 2010
Working Better-Highlights of the Report 21 April 2010
Joan Bakewell Steps Down as Voice of Older People16 April 2010
EFA pay tribute to Dame Joan's hard work.
Equality Bill Scrapes Through 7 April 2010
Forced Retirement Soared during the Recession 1 April 2010
March 2010
Date set for Equality Bill to enter its final stage25 March 2010
It has been confirmed that the House of Commons will consider the Lords amendments to the Equality Bill on the 6th April.
EFA & EFB Awards - Enter Now! 2 March 2010
The EFA & EFB Awards, partnered with NESTA, provide a fantastic opportunity for leading employers to showcase and share innovative ways in which they have tackled prejudice and overturned outdated practices in the workplace.
Open to all employers; the Awards recognise the achievements of organisations that have taken a lead in challenging age discrimination and/or religion or belief discrimination.
Our judges are looking for entries that are either outstanding or innovative in one specific area or demonstrate an overall approach to successfully embed best practice in the organisation.
You can enter as many categories as you want free of charge. Evidence can include results in the form of statistics, employee testimonies or other quantitative/qualitative measures.
The Awards will be presented this Summer at a high profile ceremony in Central London.
February 2010
"A Need For A Substantial And Far-Reaching Response To Our Demographic Revolution" Harriet Harman Outlines Her Vision For A Twenty-First Century Workplace11 February 2010
Event hosted by Employers Forum on Age to help employers resolve age and retirement issues in employment
Companies must start to plan for the significant changes to the rules on retirement
January 2010
Comment on Harriet Harman scrapping forced retirement age11 January 2010
Further to the new proposals set out by Harriet Harman to scrap compulsory retirement at age 65, Denise Keating, Chief Executive of leading age campaigners, the Employers Forum on Age (EFA), commented.
November 2009
France Telecom signs an agreement concerning 'senior' employees26 November 2009
McDonald's Research Backs up the Business Case for Diversity 1 November 2009
October 2009
Changeboard Article: You're 65, you're fired! How to deal with retirement in the workplace 5 October 2009
September 2009
EFA/EFB Response to Public Sector Duties Consultation30 September 2009
High Court Decision On Heyday Fails To Put Retirement Age Into The History Books24 September 2009
Rachel Krys, Campaign Director at the EFA says, "Today's decision is a missed opportunity to scrap retirement ages, and fails to recognise the changes and pressures in the modern workforce and society."
One Step Closer To Having Freedom To Work Past 6523 September 2009
The High Court decision on the Heyday judicial review on retirement is anticipated in the next few days.
Survey Of HR Professionals Casts Doubt On Value Of Mandatory Retirement 9 September 2009
A survey* of nearly 200 human resource management professionals undermines the argument that there are benefits to business when workers are forced to retire at 65.
July 2009
The review of the DRA - brought forward to 201031 July 2009
May 2009
April 2009
Disappointment As Equality Bill Leaves 'Radically Outdated' Retirement Rules Unscathed 27 April 2009
The publication of the long awaited Equality Bill today has been met with disappointment by leading age campaigners including the Employers Forum on Age (EFA).
March 2009
Employers Forum On Age Comments On The Ruling By The European Court Of Justice Against The Heyday Challenge 5 March 2009
Catharine Pusey, Director of the Employers Forum on Age, comments on the ruling by the European Court of Justice against the Heyday challenge.
"Economic recession must not lead to social recession - diversity in the workplace is core to business growth." 4 March 2009
Employers Forum on Age and Employers Forum on Belief event delivers strong message on maintaining diversity in challenging times for business.
HR Zone Article: Diversity is not a single issue 3 March 2009
February 2009
Employers Forum on Age announces the winners of their esteemed equality in the workplace awards 2009.27 February 2009
The Awards showcase the achievements of organisations that have taken a lead in promoting workplace wellbeing and age diversity in the UK.
Dispatches programme 'Too old to work' highlights need for government to remove the default retirement age 9 February 2009
Catharine Pusey, Director of The Employers Forum on Age comments on the Channel 4 Dispatches programme ‘Too old to work', which will be aired tonigh
January 2009
'Diversity is core to business growth' - Trevor Phillips and Joan Bakewell outline their vision for the work place20 January 2009
Conference hosted by Employers Forum on Age and Employers Forum on Belief will help employers tackle diversity issues in the face of challenging times for business.
Lords support Employers Forum on Age Campaign to scrap Default Retirement Age14 January 2009
There was strong cross-party support from the House of Lords last night for the Employers Forum on Age (EFA) campaign to scrap the default retirement age.
December 2008
Times Online Article: A rapidly ageing nation: UK population sees the dawn of the 'sandwich generation' 10 December 2008
Employers must take rise in age discrimination claims seriously 8 December 2008
Following the news that Selina Scott has reached a six figure settlement from Channel 5, after she accused the broadcaster of ageism
EFA welcomes the Equality Bill in Queen's speech 3 December 2008
Today's Queen's Speech included the announcement of a major shakeup of discrimination laws in the UK, in the form of the Equality Bill.
Peers Told - You're Fired! 1 December 2008
The Employers Forum On Age Moves Campaign Against Forced Retirement On To Target Peers
Over 65
November 2008
Last Chance to Enter Esteemed Equality in the Workplace Awards 200920 November 2008
Countdown to the Employers Forum on Age (EFA) and the Employers Forum on Belief (EFB) 'One size doesn't fit all' Conference and Awards ceremony.
October 2008
Is it right to pay someone less just because of their age? 3 October 2008
The Employers Forum on Age calls for equalisation of minimum wage rates for all those over 18
Civil Service decision to remove retirement age is an example to other employers says the Employers Forum on Age. 3 October 2008
Following the Cabinet Office announcement this week of its plans to remove the mandatory retirement age across the civil service, Catharine Pusey, Director of The Employers Forum on Age comments.
September 2008
The Employers Forum on Age continues to campaign against enforced retirement23 September 2008
Following the opinion given today by the Advocate General that the UK retirement regulations do not breach the Framework Directive 2000/78.
A-G Opinion On Heyday Case Due On 23rd September: The Employers Forum On Age Continues To Wage Fight Against Forced Retirement 17 September 2008
The Employers Forum On Age Continues To Wage Fight Against Forced Retirement.
July 2008
Raising Minimum Wage for 18-21 Year Olds Should be Positive For Employers and Economy28 July 2008
Today the Employers Forum on Age (EFA), the UK's leading authority on age equality in the workplace, commented on the Government's agreement to raise the minimum wage for 21 year olds.
Removal Of Default Retirement Age Is Inevitable - Regardless Of Heyday Challenge Result 2 July 2008
You're Fired! 2 July 2008
The Employers Forum On Age Targets MPs Over 65 To Remove The Default Retirement Age
June 2008
The Employers Forum On Age Responds To The Publication Of Draft Equality Bill26 June 2008
The Employers Forum on Age, the UK's leading authority on age, believes that employers, who are vital to achieving equality in the UK, must not be sidelined in the drive for more legislation.
May 2008
Equality Bill To Be Announced In Draft Queen's Speech: The EFA Warns Of Danger Of Ignoring Employers 13 May 2008
The Employers Forum on Age, the UK's leading authority on age, believes that employers, who are vital to achieving equality in the UK, must not be sidelined in the drive for more legislation.
April 2008
Employers Forum on Age Responds to DWP 'Retirement Cliff' Research 9 April 2008
February 2008
Top Issue For Under 20s is Their Age13 February 2008
Annual EFA conference addresses the issues that count for young people and employers
Four New Trustees For Employers Forum On Age And Employers Forum On Belief 5 February 2008
The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) and Employers Forum on Religion and Belief (EFB) are pleased to announce the appointment of four new trustees.
January 2008
New Director At The Employers Forum On Age Brings Change For The New Year17 January 2008
Business Leaders Unite To Tackle 'Cinderella' Of Faith In Workplace11 January 2008
The Employers Forum on Belief (EFB) held its first public meeting today at the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Dennis Stevenson of Coddenham and with speakers including Trevor Phillips, Chair of the Equality & Human Rights Commission.
November 2007
Employers Angry That Retirement Laws May Leave Them Open To Discrimination Claims16 November 2007
October 2007
The Employers Forum on Age Awards 2007: Winners Announced 4 October 2007
September 2007
Increased awareness of age laws spells trouble for employers28 September 2007
Lack of vision could mean missed opportunities 4 September 2007
June 2007
The Employers Forum on Age responds to The Discrimination Law Review Green Paper12 June 2007
April 2007
Six months on from legislation, ageism still rife at work30 April 2007
Leading think tank on age says laws have yet to have an impact
The Employers Forum on Age responds to settlement of Truro 'age case'13 April 2007
New Rights for Carers 4 April 2007
EFA welcome the change in the law which means that from 6th April anyone with caring responsibilities will have the right to request flexible working.
March 2007
Minimum wage is increased, but younger workers still victims of discrimination 7 March 2007
December 2006
The Employers Forum on Age (EFA) responds to the referral of the decision on retirement ages to the ECJ 6 December 2006
Public Sector Employers now at risk if they force employees to retire
Heyday Judicial review being heard in High Court on Wednesday 6th December - Employers should prepare to lose right to retire 4 December 2006
September 2006
New Age Legislation Could Spell End Of Workplace Benefits 29 September 2006
Ageism is rife in UK companies25 September 2006
July 2006
Public confusion about ageism could cause headaches17 July 2006
Small businesses in the dark about Age Laws 3 July 2006
May 2006
Increase in pension age raises challenges, says EFA24 May 2006
March 2006
Age laws to be bigger than sex discrimination laws, say employers 9 March 2006
Redundancy decision reinforces age discrimination 1 March 2006
November 2005
Working for longer doesn't have to be all doom and gloom, says EFA30 November 2005
Anti-ageism battle reaches the shop floor22 November 2005
October 2005
Employers frustrated by age discrimination law proposals12 October 2005
September 2005
Attitude Not Age: Government messages on retirement falling on deaf ears 6 September 2005
July 2005
Age law announced14 July 2005
"Draft age regulations create false sense of security" warns the Employers Forum on Age.
February 2005
Age stereotypes defunct17 February 2005
December 2004
Default retirement age of 65 with a review in 2011, with the introduction of a right to request14 December 2004
October 2004
The Employers Forum on Age responds to the Turner report and the issue of extending working life11 October 2004
August 2004
New commission leaves employers out in the cold 5 August 2004
April 2004
Government delays leave employers in limbo for another year 7 April 2004
October 2003
Equal Treatment for age in proposed new equality commission30 October 2003
Employers respond to Age legislation consultation and call on the Government to address their fears17 October 2003
Government Wins Appeal on the Rutherford Case 2 October 2003
September 2003
UK employers remain in the dark over Government's age law proposals 3 September 2003
July 2003
EFA Responds To Today's Government Announcement On Age Laws 2 July 2003
June 2003
Fed Up With Ageist Job Ads? Age campaigners launch job ad amnesty16 June 2003
April 2003
Age laws could expose UK employers to £73 billion in litigation co 3 April 2003
February 2003
Employers call for a fresh vision for single equality body20 February 2003
January 2003
EFA Response to Government's Consultation On Diversity Legislation22 January 2003
December 2002
Employers Welcome Pensions Green Paper17 December 2002
Leading Employers Respond To DWP's New Code Of Practice On Age Diversit 4 December 2002
November 2002
Employers call for more flexible pensions as government launches Green Paper29 November 2002
October 2002
Leading Employers Respond to Inland Revenue reform outlined by minister 2 October 2002
Statement from EFA on National Minimum Wage based on age 1 October 2002
September 2002
Statement from EFA on The Rutherford Case19 September 2002
July 2002
Generation Flex to the rescue?18 July 2002
June 2002
EFA/DWP Flexible Retirement Report20 June 2002
May 2002
Employers respond to single equality commission plans15 May 2002
Workers should be able to choose when they retire, say UK's graduates 9 May 2002
December 2001
Age Discrimination: Employers called upon to have their say on impending legislation13 December 2001
October 2001
Don't tell us when to retire, say UK workers11 October 2001
May 2001
Employers' manifesto on ageism challenges government to get its own house in order14 May 2001
April 2001
£31 billion per year: the cost to the UK economy of our failure to tackle ageis27 April 2001
Government Code makes no impact on ageist bosses 3 April 2001
March 2001
Brown's failure to change pension rules will hit older workers and employers hard 7 March 2001
January 2001
Employers urged to heed new anti-ageist Code to avert legal backlash22 January 2001
October 2000
Ageism in IT remains a barrier as skills gap is left wide open17 October 2000
September 2000
Workers are forced to retire too young, say leading employers28 September 2000
June 2000
Ageism holds back younger workers27 June 2000
March 2000
Employers take action to end age prejudice at work 6 March 2000
November 1999
The Moneypenny curse! Ageism and secretaries22 November 1999
Clarity for Code of Practice11 November 1999
October 1999
The end of Ageist UK plc starts here19 October 1999
January 1999
The Glass Precipice28 January 1999
November 1998
The £26 billion cost of ageist UK16 November 1998
September 1998
29 and a graduate?- Sorry, too old 7 September 1998
June 1998
A Pensions and Benefits Model for the 21st Century29 June 1998
Towards a balanced workforce29 June 1998
March 1998
Unneccessary complexity may undermine Inland Revenue pension proposals 9 March 1998
August 1997
Ageism begins at ...?29 August 1997
Leading UK employers urge British business to take 'action on age'13 August 1997
June 1997
It's time for downsizing to grow up 2 June 1997
February 1997
Getting the balance right in recruitment27 February 1997
January 1997
Old Dogs, New Tricks? 4 January 1997