Age Discrimination in the Workplace - Legal Advice & Compensation

Age discrimination in the workplace is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If you feel you’ve been treated unfairly because of your age, you may be entitled to legal advice and compensation. Our specialist age discrimination solicitors can guide you through the process, from negotiation to Employment Tribunal claims.

Age discrimination in the workplace occurs when someone is treated unfairly at work because of their age. This can affect employees, job applicants, and trainees. It may happen during:

• Recruitment – being overlooked due to age
• Promotion or transfers – denied opportunities because of age
• Training – excluded from learning opportunities
• Dismissal or redundancy – being unfairly dismissed based on age

Examples: A company refusing to hire someone over 50, or a manager prioritising younger employees for promotions.

Yes. The Equality Act 2010 protects workers from discrimination based on age. Employers cannot:

• Treat older or younger employees less favourably
• Set unjustified age limits for jobs or training
• Force early retirement unless legally justified

Exceptions: Certain pension schemes or roles with genuine occupational requirements may allow age-based decisions.

If you believe you have been discriminated against because of age, you may take the following steps:

1. Seek legal advice from an age discrimination solicitor.
2. Contact ACAS to start the Early Conciliation process before making an Employment Tribunal claim.
3. Collect evidence, including emails, contracts, performance reviews, and witness statements.
4. Lodge a claim with the Employment Tribunal if conciliation fails.

Time limits:

Most claims must be submitted within 3 months less one day from the incident or dismissal.

Some exceptions exist, for example, equal pay or redundancy claims.

Compensation may include:

• Loss of earnings – back pay and future earnings lost due to discrimination
• Injury to feelings – for stress and emotional impact
• Settlement agreements – negotiated payments with your employer, sometimes tax-free up to £30,000

Our solicitors specialise in age discrimination claims. We can:

• Provide expert legal advice
• Represent you in negotiations or Employment Tribunals
• Help maximise your compensation

If you have experienced age discrimination, our team can provide confidential, expert legal advice. We handle ACAS Early Conciliation, Employment Tribunal claims, and settlement negotiations to help you secure the compensation you deserve.