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Solas Associates Ltd develops its relationship with Breakthrough Breast Cancer
We are delighted to be working with Breakthrough Breast Cancer again this year. Following on from the great work started by our colleague Sarah Herries (RIP) we have continued to provide training to both staff and volunteers of Breakthrough, as they prepare for the party political conference season.
Age Legislation: Training and Support
Did you know that The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 has recently come into force?
The regulations (which will not affect the age at which people can claim their state pension):
- ban age discrimination in terms of recruitment, promotion and training.
- ban unjustified retirement ages of below 65.
- remove the current age limit for unfair dismissal and redundancy rights.
They also introduce:
- a right for employees to request working beyond retirement age and a duty on employers to consider that request.
- a new requirement for employers to give at least six months notice to employees about their intended retirement date so that individuals can plan better for retirement, and be confident that "retirement" is not being used as cover for unfair dismissal.
Is your organisation ready for these changes? Are you Age Compliant and Age Neutral? Solas Associates is running a series of seminars and training events to support organisations prepare. We are also offering HR policy and procedure consultancy.
Solas Associates Ltd wins contracts in Hertfordshire
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in two tender applications to Hertfordshire Early Years Department, commencing September 2006. The contract will run for two years, providing specialist Diversity Training to Early Years Providers. We look forward to working with Hertfordshire.
Solas Associates Ltd wins contract in Wales
We have recently won a contract working with the Welsh Assembly Government SME Equality Project (formerly Welsh Development Agency), providing training for their Business Advisors across the Welsh Region.