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.
We are pleased to advise that Essex Police will be presenting to SACC members and guests and will be addressing crime reduction and how we as businesses can prevent common types of theft and other crime from affecting you and your business. Topics include:
Policing at Stansted Airport general and priorities covered
A series of linked historical investigations from Stansted illustrating how the police have dealt with cases of fraud to employee theft and baggage thefts.
Understanding the method of police investigation, and early reporting.
Parallel investigations by employers, how this links to the police oinvestigations.
Post investigation procedures, (what happens to the offender next?). Why this is important in the Airport Community
Crime reduction ideas to help the business environment at Stansted Airport and the surrounding areas.
An introduction for Airport based businesses on the service offered by Chris Heaffey as the Airport Crime Reduction Officer.
Q & A session
Make a note in your diary not to miss this one! This will be a 4.45pm start, so please arrive early!
Costs: SACC Members £15.75. Non Members £23.00. To include buffet and refreshment. (Prices subject to VAT @ standard rate). Payment prior to event to secure booking. Two full working days notice of cancellation required.
Book online or email Julie now and secure your place.
The Stansted Centre, is a modern purpose built office solution. With its striking glass exterior, the centre provides exceptional serviced office accommodation, providing a perfect base for the smooth and efficient operation of all types of businesses.
Facilities include: Serviced Offices, Meeting Rooms, Conference Centre, Virtual Offices, Secretarial Support Services, Personalised Telephone Answering service, Broadband internet access
Location : Weston Business Centre, Parsonage Road, Takeley, CM22 6PU (just off the airport) Contact : Julie Budden (01279) 87 00 64
We aim to commence the presentation at 4.45pm, so please arrive early for registration.
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