Age to become part of anti-discrimination laws
BBCPlans to protect islanders from discrimination based on their age have been approved by the States.
Protection from discrimination is currently protected on the grounds of race, carer status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, with age coming into force within six months.
The changes mean people are protected from age discrimination in work, when buying goods and services, accommodation and education.
Committee for Employment & Social Security Vice-President Lindsay de Sausmarez said: "It is really good to have got such strong support for the committee's proposals and this is the next iteration of the prevention of discrimination ordinance."
It is hoped the laws will allow people to participate in the work force for longer if they choose to because it will mean that they are not facing arbitrary retirement ages.
The proposal is the latest stage of the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation in the bailiwick after initial changes came into force in 2023.
The Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance will be brought back to the States during the next government term.
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