Original thoughts, comment and analysis on age discrimination law, population and ageing issues.
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Coronavirus is causing a worldwide shift towards working from home, widespread redundancies and layoffs, and a dramatic rethinking of business strategies from “thrive” to “survive”. When the dust has settled and “herd immunity” has been reached, what might be the long-term impact of coronavirus on older workers?
Coronavirus (covid 19) is has a higher death rate amongst older people. What are the issues that employers need to think about in relation to older workers?
The talents of over 50s who want to work are being wasted because of discrimination, bias and outdated employment practices, according to a report published by the Women and Equalities Committee which recommends a number of changes to employment law.
Large numbers of over 50s exit the labour market early, putting them at risk of poverty and costing the economy billions in the process. "Fuller Working Lives" is the Government's strategy to minimise this and encourage more older workers.
Increasing the employment levels of older workers has no detrimental impact on the employment levels of younger workers, according to a recent report into the labour market.
Has the number of over 60s in employment "grown substantially"? Have older workers received big pay increases?
