Age discrimination: when can it be objectively justified?

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Status: Published on 31-May-2012

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Two recent cases have provided the first opportunity for the Supreme Court to grapple with the conceptual difficulties of age discrimination since it became unlawful in 2006. In both decisions, the court has narrowed the scope of possible defences to age discrimination claims.

Sarah Gregory and Paul Harrison, Baker & McKenzie LLP

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  • Resource ID: 7-519-6343
  • Published: 31-May-2012
  • Products:  PLC Magazine (UK), PLC UK Corporate, PLC UK Employment, PLC UK Law Department
    • Series: Briefing
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