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08:32 GMT, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 09:32 UK
Age law 'threat to minimum wage'
The minimum wage system could be imperilled by a law banning age discrimination, a business group warns.
Quick guide: Age discrimination
Will age discrimination laws work?
Readers' panel on new law
How older workers got cold shoulder
The way ageism at work has become endemic throughout UK workplaces.
'Why we are banning ageism'
A minister explains why age discrimination laws are being introduced.
VOTE RESULTS
Will you take advantage of the new ageism laws to work past 60?
Yes
60.40%
Not sure
16.74%
No
22.86%
1697 Votes Cast
Results are indicative and may not reflect public opinion
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Good for business?
Small and medium sized firms welcome the new ageism laws
Ageing globe
How age discrimination laws are working - or not - around the world
Are you kidding?
Retiring later in your 60s could be good for your health
VIEWPOINTS
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Problems loom for small firms
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'Why ageism must be eradicated'
PENSION REFORM
State pension age to rise to 68
Q&A: The Pensions White paper
Who pays for our pensions?
What other countries do
AGEISM
Law set to transform job adverts
Rising to the ageism challenge
Age no boundary for UK laws
New weapon in discrimination war
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Ageing Britain
Interactive graphic: See the population change 1901-2051
Age law quiz
What do you know of new law set to banish age discrimination?
Retiring later
How many people will now choose to work beyond the age of 60?
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