Use of length of service as redundancy selection criterion was age discrimination
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Catchpole and others v DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd ET/2509588/2009 (0 other reports)
Catchpole and others v DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd ET/2509588/2009
unfair dismissal | redundancy | selection process | age discrimination
Determining and applying selection criteria is often a tricky area for employers going through a redundancy process. This case is an excellent example of how not to do it, and sets out clearly the employer's numerous mistakes.