Retirement Age abolished today

The abolition of the national default retirement age comes into force today (6th April). Unless a Retirement Notice has already been served on an employee, employers can no longer force an employee to retire at age 65, or at any other age, without the risk of unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims.

What’s the impact on me, as an employer?

• If you have a retirement procedure in place, you cannot use it (unless a Retirement Notice was served on an employee by 5th April, in which case you should continue to use the procedure for that employee)
• Any “retirement” clause in a contract of employment is void and cannot be enforced.

Where can I go for further information?

• For our quick Q&A on the changes, click here
• Or, for detailed guidance on how to manage without a retirement age, click here.

These links will take you to our online system, MentorLive, where our customers can log in and find a wealth of information on retirement, and many other issues.

If you are not already a client and would like to find out more about how NatWest Mentor can help you with Retirement issues, please contact us now, or call us on 0800 634 7004.