age discrimination - self assessment

If you answer no to any of the questions below, your business may be at risk of unlawful discrimination on grounds of age. Please contact the employment team on 0845 070 6000 or complete the information request form.

• Does your equal opportunities policy / harassment policy cover age?
• Is the normal retirement age for your business 65 years or over?
• Have you removed all requirements to divulge age or date of birth from your job application process?
• Do you include age as part of any diversity monitoring?
• Are you aware of the current age profile of your staff?
• Are you aware of the process that you are obliged to follow for every employee who is between 6 and 12 months from retirement age?
• Have you made sure that all of your staff are aware that discrimination and harassment on grounds of age is unlawful?
• If a member of your staff has a complaint about discrimination or harassment on grounds of age, is there a formal grievance procedure under which they can seek redress?