Age Discrimination

Age discrimination course

Valerie Crookston of Equality, Training and Consultancy and Giles Woolfson of McGrade + Co. Employment Lawyers, work in association to offer interactive training sessions on Age Discrimination legislation, which include the use of video clips and other background material, and involve activities, exercises, and handouts.

Course Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to help participants:

  • Understand the new age discrimination legislation
  • Develop non-ageist policies & practices within their workplace.

Who Should Attend

  • Employers/Managers in private industry
  • Employers/Managers in public & voluntary sectors
  • Employment Advisors in all sectors

Learning outcomes

On completion participants will have:

  • An understanding of the new rules on age discrimination
  • Explored the business benefits of non-ageist practices
  • Examined areas of their organisation’s current employment practices which may discriminate
  • Identified policies & procedures that reflect an age neutral organisation
  • Identified what should be contained in an action plan

Course Content

The course will provide a full explanation of the legal position, a range of practical tips and cost effective business ideas in relation to a number of areas, including the following:-

  • Recruitment
  • Training and Development
  • Promotion
  • Redundancy
  • Retirement
  • The course will include trainer led input, case studies and group  discussions.

Participants will complete an action plan to assist with implementing what they have learned on the course.

Comments from participants of previous Courses

  • Excellent – has given me a lot to think about 
  • Really enjoyed the course - much to take back
  • Both speakers were easily understood & sessions were well presented, also enjoyed breaking into groups
  • Speakers clear and to the point, good handouts
  • Good mix of legal information and practical advice
  • A wake-up call

Please click here to see a Sample course

Further Information from

Valerie Crookston

 Equality Training and Consultancy

 Tel: 07771 776030 

 info@equalityscotland.org.uk