The challenges and frequently asked questions around mandatory retirement age

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English - April 12, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB
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Better health and the subsequent increase in life expectancy has created a demographic where people are seeking to work longer.

Following the publication of the Report of the Commission on Pensions and the Oireachtas Joint response, Government announced in September 2022 a series of landmark reforms to the State Pension system in Ireland. On the 10 October 2022, Government approved the General Scheme of the Auto Enrolment Bill.

While we await legislation in this area , this KC Connect episode looks at the continuing challenges in this area for employers. Our Ibec experts Kevin Feighery and Aoife McFadden discuss challenges employers have in both fixing mandatory retirement ages and managing requests for longer working against the backdrop of imminent reform.

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