Retirement compulsion challenge rejected by Euro official

An Advocate-general has backed current UK rules and although his decision is not binding, his view could influence the judges who are expected to give their ruling just before Christmas. Age Concern is challenging UK laws, which since 2006 have allowed employers to compel workers to retire at 65. It argues many people believe they have been unfairly treated and are worse off because they had to retire at 65 while setting an age limit is discriminatory. If the Court eventually rules in the campaign’s favour, the case could have a final hearing in a British court. A total of 260 peopl...