Age discrimination claims fail in two recent retirement related cases before the WRC

As the workforce continues to age and the retirement landscape evolves, it essential for employers to review and update retirement policies and ensure that they comply with legislation and best practices. Two recent cases before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) involve claims by employees who argued that their dismissal at or near the age of 65 was unfair and discriminatory. These cases will highlight how employers must carefully navigate employee’s retirement ages and ensure that they establish transparent, and objective polices to manage retirement within their workforce.