SACC Annual Summer BBQ - Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce

Default Retirement Age (DRA) to be retired from April 2011

The Government has announced details of how it will remove the default retirement age of 65 permitted by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. It proposes to begin phasing out the DRA from April 2011. The proposals are subject to a consultation which will run from now until 21 October 2010. The new plans allow for a six month transition from the existing regulations, following the announcement in the Budget that the DRA would be phased out from April 2011. The intention is to enable and encourage people to work longer if they wish to and in response to the demographic change which is seeing people live longer. The Government is also committed to help employers by removing the administrative burden of the current DRA associated retirement procedure “right to request working beyond retirement”.

The consultation asks whether the Government could provide additional support for individuals and employers in managing without the DRA or statutory retirement procedure. This includes the possibility of future guidance or a more formal code of practice on handling retirement discussions.

Views are also being sought on whether the removal of the DRA could have unintended consequences for insured benefits and employee share plans.

From 6 April 2011 employers will not be able to issue any notifications for compulsory retirement using the DRA procedure. Between 6 April and 01 October 2011, only people who were notified before 6 April, and whose retirement date is before 01 October can be compulsorily retired using the DRA. After 01 October 2011, employers will not be able to use the DRA to compulsorily retire employees. If the employer wishes to use retirement ages they will have to be able to demonstrate that they are objectively justified. Some Examples of jobs where this could possibly be applied include air traffic controllers and police officers.

For more information please contact Simonne McIvor on 01279 758080.

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SACC Annual Summer BBQ

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Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce Annual Summer BBQ

Monday 16 July 2012, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Venue/Sponsor details:
Down Hall Country House Hotel, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. CM22 7AS.

Come along and meet fellow business professionals in an relaxed atmosphere at the impressive Italianate mansion set in 110 acres of surrounding woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens.

Enjoy networking alfresco (weather permitting) over a glass of wine and freshly prepared BBQ offerings provided by our host and sponsor, Down Hall.

We hope you can join us! Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

Cost to attend: £20.00 SACC Members, £23.50 for Non-Members (cost plus VAT)

If you would like to book to attend this event, please book online, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone Julie Budden on (01279) 87 00 64.

We require 2 days notice of bookings prior to the event to ensure your details appear on our attendance list. If you do not receive confirmation of your place within 2 days of booking, please contact Julie Budden on (01279) 87 00 64.

Details of all attendees to any SACC event are included within the events delegate list. You hereby consent to the use of your data for that purpose in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998.

3 full working days notice of cancellation.

Down Hall Hotel is one of England's most established country house hotels. Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop's Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Down Hall is 45 minutes from central London and also ideally located near Stansted Airport.

Dating back to 1322, this impressive Italianate mansion is an historic setting. The hotel's luxury interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for an experience like no other.

Take time to wander the 110 acres of surrounding woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens or sample traditional English Afternoon Tea in front of the roaring log fire. Why not enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner in The Grill Room restaurant, serving modern English cooking prepared with fresh ingredients from our own vegetable garden?

Dating back to 1322, this impressive Italianate mansion is an historic setting. The hotel's luxury interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for an experience like no other.

Meetings and Events

Down Hall Country House Hotel is one of the largest meeting and event centres near Stansted Airport, on the Essex and Hertfordshire border. With 26 multi-purpose rooms, we have a maximum conference capacity of 200 guests.

All meeting rooms feature an abundance of natural daylight and high, ornate ceilings to ensure participants are as productive as possible. They are fully equipped with the latest presentation technology and wireless internet access, and our flexible layout means conferences and meetings can be individually tailored to meet your venue requirements.

Our hotel is located just 15 minutes from Stansted Airport in Essex and 45 minutes from central London, and is also a popular choice for other corporate events, including team building, training and private dining. For overnight accommodation, Down Hall has 99 well-equipped individually designed bedrooms.

If you are looking to hire a venue for your special occasion, be it a birthday, wedding anniversary or Christmas party, Down Hall has long experience hosting exclusive events and we are happy to discuss your individual requirements with you.

To discuss your conference and meeting room requirements, please telephone Down Hall hotel on 01279 731 441.

Location : Down Hall Country House Hotel, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. CM22 7AS.
Contact : Julie Budden (01279) 87 00 64

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