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A business that has employees who are close to the age of retirement should tread with caution, particularly if a default retirement age notice has not be issued, or there are employees who do not reach the age of 65 until after 1 October 2011. This is because there is a risk that those employees could have the right to bring a claim for unfair dismissal and age discrimination if their employer falls foul of the law. As discrimination claims are uncapped, such a claim could have serious financial ramifications for businesses.

If you would like more information on the recent changes in the law in relation to retirement, or you would like employment legal advice specific to your situation, then please contact the Dispute Resolution and Employment team at Howell-Jones Solicitors.

Ellen Crabtree

Solicitor