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<p>The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) provides protection for those aged 16 and over
against direct and indirect age discrimination in employment. The Act makes it unlawful
for an employer to directly discriminate against an employee or a job applicant because
of their actual or perceived age or the age of someone they are associated with. Differential
treatment because of age is permitted if the employer can show that this is proportionate
and in pursuit of a legitimate aim. There are also a number of other limited exceptions
to the general prohibition.</p><p>It is also unlawful for an employer to indirectly
discriminate on age grounds, for example by use of a recruitment policy which unjustifiably
disadvantages particular age groups; to harass an employee for reasons related to
their age and to victimise an employee for bringing or supporting a complaint under
the Act.</p><p>A person who believes that they have experienced discrimination because
of age, or other unlawful treatment, may take their case to an employment tribunal.
Before doing so, we advise people to seek advice and if possible try to solve their
issue through conciliation.</p>
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