Default Retirement Age To Be Scrapped

The Government has announced that they intend to scrap the Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65, aiming to give people a greater choice on when they stop working. The DRA will be phased out between April 6th and October 1st this year.
The REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services, Tom Hadley has said,
‘The world of work will continue to evolve and to reflect the changing demographics in our society. There will be an increasing desire and, in many cases, an increasing need for individuals to prolong their working lives. Professional recruiters can play a key role by helping older workers to explore new opportunities and access both temporary and permanent jobs.