Age discrimination
From 29 May 2009, we have been asked by Department of Health and Social Care to oversee age discrimination claims against NHS bodies in England.
We do not propose, at present, to ask for sign-up as we did with equal pay, because there are currently far fewer claims. However, we are happy to consider problems or offer a strategic view. We cannot give legal advice, which should be sought from a solicitor or barrister in the usual way.
Please contact us at nhsr.generalenquiries@nhs.net or call us on 020 7811 2826.
Equal pay
We coordinate equal pay claims on behalf of the NHS in England.
In April 2009, the Newcastle Employment Tribunal gave its ruling on the key case of Hartley v Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT, Secretary of State for Health and Others. This rejected the claimants’ contention that Agenda for Change (AfC) breached anti-discrimination legislation, and constituted a significant victory for the NHS, the Department of Health and the union signatories to AfC.
A range of free guidance tools is available on this page. If you can’t find what you need or if you would like to speak with one of our staff please contact us on 020 7811 2700.
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