In this episode of the Indicator HR and Employment Law podcast, we look at the employment tribunal decision in Middleton v HCM Electrical Ltd and what it means for employers assessing older workers and contractors.
The case highlights the risks of direct age discrimination when age is used as a proxy for physical fitness or capability. We explore why the withdrawal of a 73-year-old contractor’s role was found to be discriminatory and the importance of using fair, transparent and evidence-based assessments where physical fitness is relevant to a role.
Watch the latest episode for the key lessons employers should take from this age discrimination case.
