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Cabinet split over right to stay in work after 65
MPs and peers want flexible retirement to prevent looming pensions crisis > more...
British compulsory retirement age can stay at 65
British businesses can continue to force employees to retire at age 65 without breaking EU rules, the European court of justice ruled today. However, the case will now return to the high court, and th > more...
Men in their 50s can add two years to their life with sport
Men in their 50s who increase their exercise regime live more than two years longer than couch potatoes of the same age, a new study shows. > more...
Employers can force staff to retire at 65
Pensioners who claimed Britain was guilty of age discrimination lose their legal battle after ruling by European Court of Justice > more...
EU court says UK retirement law is justified
A law that gives employers the right to force staff to retire can be justified if it is part of a wider social policy, the European Union's top court said Thursday. > more...
A Berkshire tribunal this week heard from two rather unusual plaintiffs. Judges Jeremy Varcoe and Stuart Southgate are more familiar with ruling on arguments made by others than making a case of their > more...
Age bias claims soar as job crisis deepens
AGE discrimination claims are soaring as the recession drives up unemployment, figures showed yesterday. > more...
Director of Wise Owls responds to EU court decision
Following the decision publicised in your paper yesterday, by the European Court that employers can continue to get rid of staff when they reach 65, older workers (50- 65+), who we at Wise Owls help > more...