Seldon

5 questions for professional practices following the Seldon age discrimination judgment

5 questions for professional practices following the Seldon age discrimination judgment

ByPeter Garry

“… if the answer to any of these questions is, “No,” there may be a problem …” Following the Supreme Court judgment in Seldon, how do professional practices quickly determine whether or not they should be taking advice on their current partner or LLP member retirement provisions, with a view to minimising the risk of…

age discrimination

A final resolution of professional practice age discrimination issues?

ByPeter Garry

“… Most UK professional practices operate a system of inherently discriminatory compulsory retirement of partners at a fixed age, regardless of ability or performance, on the assumption that this is legally justified …” The case of Seldon v Clarkson Wright & Jakes is due to be heard by the Supreme Court on 17 January 2012…