Age Discrimination Legislation

Good Practice Guidance

“Age diversity at work” means employing people of all ages, and not discriminating against someone because of how old they are. The guide covers good practice in six areas of employment.

Recruitment

Based on skills, ability and potential

Selection

Based on skills and ability

Promotion

Based on ability or potential

Training and development

Encourage all employees

Redundancy

Be unbiased and use employees’ skills

Retirement

Consider individual and business needs

The main factor in successfully delivering good practice is the genuine commitment of management to put it into practice and communicate it throughout the organisation and beyond.