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02/03/2009
Air traffic control age ban ruled unlawful |
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A ban on recruiting over-35s to work as air traffic controllers in Britain is unlawful, it has been ruled.
The decision was made by a tribunal hearing the case of Peter Baker, who applied to the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) for a post as an air traffic controller but was automatically rejected on age grounds.
In its decision, the panel ruled that this breached employment legislation passed in 2006 outlawing such exclusions.
Mr Baker commented: "I always thought the refusal to consider my application was a clear act of age discrimination and I am very pleased that the tribunal has agreed."
Nats said it was disappointed with the decision of the tribunal.
Recently, the Sunday Times reported that those aged over 50 are more likely to be overlooked for jobs than younger workers during the recession, suggesting ageism lies behind this trend.
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