Great Britain: several important laws come into force on October 1st

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The entrance in accordance with law against discriminations based on age is a very waited and important reform. Another text will come to regulate the provisioning of hand of work in agriculture. The minimum wage passes to 5.35 pounds. (Ref. 06950)
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Law against discriminations on grounds of age. This is one of the most important changes in British labour law in 25 years, it is a result of European directive 2000/78 EC on employment. It forbids discriminations on grounds of age and applies to all fields of professional life: hiring, training, promotion, dismissal, retirement and remuneration. From October 1st, firms will no longer be able to refuse professional training or promotions on the motive of their age, nor mention « young dynamic e

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