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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 Networking Event - Space for Ideas Business Group presented by Ashley Riley

Date: Monday 19th July 2010 Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm

The Space for Ideas business group are proud to be part of the East of England and champion the region as a great place to live in, visit and run a successful business from. There members include Adnams, GSK, AWG, Ford UK, Aviva and many others.

The East of England is one the most successful regions in the UK. Every year it contributes £110 billion to the UK economy and is home to 430,000 businesses. Space for Ideas have published an action plan called Blueprint for Growth which calls on government to work in partnership and ensure investment in our region continues in fundamental areas like access to finance, better broadband, more skills training and business led skills provision.

Ashley Riley will share with us why our region needs to make the clarion call to government and will give members the opportunity to sign up to the Blueprint and add their names to the thousands of others across the east of england.

Venue: Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM21 0JU. Click for Map

Cost: £17.00 (+vat) SACC Members - £26.50 (+ vat) Non Members. Includes buffet and refreshments. FOUR FULL working days notice of cancellation required.

To secure your place, call Julie on 01279 87 00 64 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in 150 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside, yet is only 10 miles from Stansted Airport.

The main house is linked to the modern part of the building by an eye-catching glass atrium, which accommodates a Parisian influenced Brasserie, lounge and bar area.With 80 well appointed bedrooms feature satellite television, on demand movies, direct dial telephone, broadband internet access, hairdryer, marble bathroom and complimentary refreshments.

The Hotel incorporates a State of the Art 3000sq ft Health, Beauty and Fitness Centre, with a 20-metre pool, spa, Technogym, studio, Thalgo treatment suite and free parking.

Extensive Conference & Banqueting facilities are offered for up to 500 delegates providing the perfect venue for conferences, seminars and launches.

The stunning architecture and picturesque grounds make the Manor of Groves an ideal wedding venue. The Hotel offers a choice of rooms, plus two outside gazebos, which are licensed for Wedding Ceremonies.

Offering a 18 hole par 71 championship Golf Course with US sandbedded greens winds its way around the Hotel and provides a true test of golfing ability.

For more information, please call +44 (0) 1279 600 777.

Location : Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM21 0JU.
Contact : Julie on 01279 87 00 64

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