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Age discrimination: is it ever justified?

By Esther Langdon
September 8, 2022
  • Discrimination
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Dealing with age in the workplace can be tricky, with many employers unknowingly falling foul of the relevant legislation. On our website, we consider the instances where legal exemptions may assist UK employers developing an age-inclusive strategy.

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Esther Langdon

About Esther Langdon

Esther advises on all areas of employment law, both non-contentious and contentious. She particularly enjoys supporting clients to find pragmatic solutions to sensitive employment matters and disputes before they reach litigation (including sensitive disciplinary and grievance issues, and allegations of discrimination and whistleblowing).

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