Gordon Lishman, Director General of Age Concern England said:

“This judgement is a kick in the teeth for older people in work.  The outcome of this appeal means that age discrimination remains acceptable in the workplace, denying employment rights to all those working beyond 65.”

“The future of older people’s rights and choices at work now hangs in the balance.  But the Government has a chance to rectify its actions.  If it is bold it will deliver equality for people of all ages by scrapping mandatory retirement ages and offering full employment protection to all workers”

“Half a million people are currently working beyond 65 and should have exactly the same workplace rights and protection as everyone else.  It is disgraceful that they are denied legal protection. ”

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