A new report from Which? reveals that loyalty schemes at major supermarkets like Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s are excluding young and vulnerable shoppers from accessing lower prices due to age restrictions and other requirements. The report highlights how this ‘two-tier’ pricing system can disadvantage those who need it most, such as young carers, the homeless, and other vulnerable groups.
A recent employment tribunal ruling has highlighted the potential legal implications of using age-related language in the workplace. Asking an older colleague about ‘back in your day’ could be deemed as a form of age discrimination and constitute unwanted conduct. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age and other protected characteristics.
