S/L/154. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the 'business case' argument that could be made to persuade employers of the benefits of a diverse workforce in terms of age. In light of this how would you assess the UK government's forthcoming anti-age discrimination legislation?

The paper addresses the problem of equal opportunities focusing on the UK legislation related to age discrimination in business. The situation in the British labour market is reviewed; the forms of age discrimination are described; the strengths and weaknesses of the workforce related business case are identified.