The Government's proposal to phase out the default retirement age by 1 October 2011 will have a significant impact on business strategy and operations. This event will give attendees an opportunity to voice concerns, and raise suggestions for implementation of this dramatic change to HR practice.

Following the event, Reed Smith will submit a response to the Government's formal consultation which will include the conclusions reached in this session.

The main points to be covered are:

• How discussions about retirement will take place between employees and employers
• The impact of the proposals on unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims and the risks involved in having a contractual retirement age
• Whether the proposed timetable and transitional arrangements are appropriate/workable
• Suggestions for a new code of practice
• The impact on group insured benefits and employee share plans

Who should attend?

• HR Directors
• Other Senior HR Professionals
• Senior In-house counsel

CPD points

CPD points will be available

Agenda | Thursday 30th September

4:00pm   Registration and welcome refreshments
4:15pm   Seminar begins
5:30pm   Seminar concludes, drinks and canapés served