Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 20 December 2004.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what requirements are placed upon Jobcentres to comply with the voluntary Code of Practice, Age Diversity at Work, A Practical Guide for Business, in helping those who may suffer from age prejudice to find employment; and if he will make a statement.
Jobcentre Plus has a Diversity and Equality strategy that includes age. It is supported by a national network group and 11 regional Age Diversity groups that keep staff up to date on age issues, through the use of structured training and newsletters.
Jobcentre Plus does not accept vacancies from employers containing age restrictions unless they reflect a legal requirement for the job, or a mandatory retirement age.
Since October 2003 the Jobcentre Plus Employer Diversity Team has been working with employers to promote age diversity in the workforce. They are promoting our Age Positive Campaign's good practice guide with key national employers across Britain.
Age positive messages feature in the marketing of Jobcentre Plus Employer Services to the targeted top 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in each Jobcentre Plus district. Jobcentre Plus Employer Services have developed with private recruitment agencies a Service Level Agreement and ethical charter. These commit recruitment agencies to promote diversity with their employer clients if they wish to enter into partnership arrangements and use Jobcentre Plus to advertise their vacancies.
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