No versions valid at: 04/08/2010
Point in time view as at 04/08/2010. This version of this cross heading contains provisions that are not valid for this point in time.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Equality Act 2010, Cross Heading: Retirement.
Valid from 01/10/2010
8(1)It is not an age contravention to dismiss a relevant worker at or over the age of 65 if the reason for the dismissal is retirement.
(2)Each of the following is a relevant worker—
(a)an employee within the meaning of section 230(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996;
(b)a person in Crown employment;
(c)a relevant member of the House of Commons staff;
(d)a relevant member of the House of Lords staff.
(3)Retirement is a reason for dismissal only if it is a reason for dismissal by virtue of Part 10 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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