We have a collective agreement with our union for improved redundancy terms for people with more than 20 years service. Can this stand?
Probably. The second specific exemption to the requirement that people should not be treated differently on grounds of age relates to length-of-service requirements that mirror a similar requirement in a statutory benefit – as for example contractual redundancy schemes where service-related provision is more generous than under the statutory scheme. If in doubt, take advice.
