Monthly Archives: October 2009

Compulsory retirement lawful, for now

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Usefully Employed

At the end of last month, judgment was handed down in the Heyday litigation – a long running campaign by Age Concern to have the laws allowing compulsory retirement at 65 struck from the statute book as incompatible with European … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Retirement | 1 Comment

Updated Vento Guidelines

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Usefully Employed

Compensation for discrimination claims can include an award for injury to feelings. The Vento Guidelines were set by the Court of Appeal in Vento v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2002] EWCA Civ 1871, and provide guidance for … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Remedies | 1 Comment

Stagecoach drivers warned to fight the flab

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Usefully Employed

Stagecoach buses are now fitted with seats that aren’t rated to carry drivers over 20 stone, so the company has told those who weigh too much that they’ll be reassigned until they tip the scales the right way. Sky News … Continue reading →

Posted in Absence, Discrimination | 1 Comment