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Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill

02 February 2024

Proposing MP
Natalie Elphicke
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Type
Ten Minute Rule Bill

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill aimed at tackling age discrimination in the workplace. Natalie Elphicke discusses a Bill to repeal paragraph 14 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, which allows workplace benefits to be removed from workers when they reach statutory pensionable age.

Action Requested

Natalie Elphicke is proposing the Second Reading of the Bill to address age discrimination, following a constituent's initiative. She highlights the importance of protecting individuals from age-based prejudice in employment law.

Key Facts

  • The Bill aims to tackle endemic age discrimination in society.
  • Stephen Horne, a constituent, inspired the legislation.
  • Natalie Elphicke supports the protection against discrimination based on other characteristics like gender, race and religion.
  • One in three people report experiencing age discrimination.
  • 37% of age discrimination incidents occur at work according to the Centre for Ageing Better.
  • Stephen, a train driver with Eurotunnel, faced removal of workplace benefits upon reaching 66.
  • Paragraph 14 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 allows active discrimination under the law.
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