Seniors Rejoice At New Anti Agism Law - Employers Beware Of Age Discrimination At Work

Good news for all those senior baby boomers out there or anyone else of seniority living in the UK. You may or may not be aware, but on Sunday 1st October 2006 an important change in UK employment law come into effect. The new legislation will offer hope to anybody who has felt they’ve been discriminated against in belief that they are too old to continue working. It is hoped that this new law will promote ageism to be as serious and as unacceptable as racism or sexism.

So what does this all mean? Well, one of the biggest changes to be implemented is employers will no longer be able to force compulsory retirement before an employee reaches 65. Before October 1st it was quite common for employers to set there basic retirement age at 60, but not anymore… However, it’s unclear as yet whether the compulsory retirement age of 65 will remain or perhaps be scrapped altogether. Unfortunately, we won’t find this out until 2011 when a formal review will take place.

Due to the ever lightly pension crisis facing many people living in the UK, the ability to work until 65 now offers some rest bite at least. That’s not to say working that long is a good thing, as given the choice I’m sure most people would like to take earlier retirement, but at least seniors can no longer be discriminated against for working longer if they so choose.

While it’s commonly thought the new ageism legislation will make a difference, it’s a shame more wasn’t done by removing the compulsory retirement age of 65 altogether.

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How Would You Like To Live Until 122? - Could A Vegetarian Diet Be The Answer To Eternal Youth?

Getting older stinks doesn’t it? Oh to have your time again, you wouldn’t make the same mistakes would you? Of course you wouldn’t, but unfortunately its impossible to wind the clock black and it’s up to you to make the most of the time you have left.

These days on average men can expect to live up until there 70’s, while women can expect a life expectancy into there 80’s however, with ongoing development in medicine and public health kids on average today may live even longer.

But what about today, well you may do well to consider your diet. Did you know the oldest person on record was a vegetarian lady, she was borne in 1875 and died in 1997, making her a staggering 122 years old. There were others, who allegedly reported that they were older but couldn’t back up their statement with any real evidence. Current research may also suggest that Vegetarians live longer., visit hospital less and spend less time there compared to meat eaters.

Exercise may also help seniors life longer, a regular cardiovascular workout will not only keep you fit but will also help promote self esteem and wellbeing.

Other people believe that getting older is just a state of mind, where you are only as old as you feel I guess nobody knows for sure, but having a healthy outlook on life can only help, can’t it?

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