Issue 743

Discrimination Against Older Workers

Research has found that mature jobseekers who lose their jobs are likely to face considerable prejudice when they try to find another role.

Breach of Statutory Right

If an employer issues a directive that breaks the law, the employee has the right to lodge a claim asserting unlawful termination of employment on that basis.

Right of Appeal

Although employees do not always have the right to resist termination of their employment, it was found to be a crucially important obligation in this case.