Business News - Mandatory Retirement Age

The task force charged with deciding whether to abolish mandatory retirement ages under the upcoming age discrimination regulations is in deadlock over the issue. They are due to have their final meeting on 12 November 2004 yet look unlikely to come to an agreement on the issue.

There is disagreement on whether the retirement age should be abolished altogether, whether retirement should be a phased process or whether the retirement age should be retained as 65.

The task force consists of business people, trade unions and campaign groups. However it is the government that will have to make the final decision on the matter.
11/11/2004