This Working Life
Age should not matter in the promotion process as discrimination could prove costly for employers
Companies that discriminate against staff due to their age can lose valued employees, as well as being forced to pay out on expensive compensation claims
Anne Lyne is a partner with the employment team at Hayes solicitors.
With approximately 20 per cent of the Irish workforce now aged 55 or over, employers should assess work practices to ensure their promotion processes are fair and transparent across all age profiles. A recent English case shows the risks for employers where age features in the promotional process.
A 56-year-old knitwear designer employed by Superdry, the clothing company, was awarded £96,208.70 in compensation ...
