Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
The new law strengthens workers’ right to keep their job for employees with a mandatory retirement age below 66 in their employment contract. While the Act only applies to an extension up to age 66, it does not offset a worker's existing right to claim that forced retirement beyond 66 is discriminatory on grounds of age under the Employment Equality Acts.
The new law strengthens workers’ right to keep their job for employees with a mandatory retirement age below 66 in their employment contract. While the Act only applies to an extension up to age 66, it does not offset a worker's existing right to claim that forced retirement beyond 66 is discriminatory on grounds of age under the Employment Equality Acts.
