Discrimination

A survey conducted by The Age and Employment Network explores the impact that the recession has had on jobseekers aged over 50. It found that 72% of respondents feel that employersnow see them as “too old”, compared to 63% before the recession. In addition, 45% did not feel that age discrimination legislation had improved their chances of finding work, a 14% increase from the figure prior to the recession.

The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 prohibit discrimination on grounds of age. To make sure that your business adverting doesn’t discrimate read the article in our newsletter here