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orange on-line - Employment - July 2010

The Government came under attack from business groups after announcing plans to phase out the so-called default retirement age (DRA) of 65 by October next year.

Paul Mander, partner and head of employment at Dawsons Solicitors, said: "Many employers will be deeply concerned by the announcement.

"Up until now, employers have relied heavily on the default retirement age to enable people to retire with dignity or to remove the older workers who they feel are underperforming.

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