Retirement Preparation
Under the new Age Discrimination Legislation employers should not enforce any employee to retire before the statutory age of 65 years. An employer must give six months' notice of retirement to the intended people and ensure they follow the governed procedures throughout the impending retirement period.
Any Employee not wishing to begin their expected retirement must give at least three months' notice in writing to their employer, stating their intention to work beyond their expected retirement date.
In the majority of cases you will be notified of your expected retirement date by your employer or the human resources department of you company.
If this does not happen, or if you plan to retire earlier than your employer is expecting, we have provided a document template to assist you.
Always attach your address and send a copy to both your line manager and to your HR or Personnel department.
Make sure you adhere to your company’s policy regarding retirement which should be stated in your contract of employment, or alternatively, contact your local government employment office.
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