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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Discrimination cases fall, age claims rise  The number of people looking for an employment discrimination claim solicitor may be falling, as cases recorded by the Employment Tribunal Service have declined by eight per cent. However, there was a sharp rise in age discrimination claims between April 1st 2010 and March 31st 2011. Compared to the previous year, age-related claims rose by 31 per cent to 6,800. Over a two-year period this marks a rise of 79 per cent. Commenting on the figures, the Age and Employment Network's chief executive Chris Ball said they highlight how important it is for employers to be aware of age issues. "These figures relate only to claims and the majority will not succeed in tribunal, but the sheer numbers suggest that they can't all be wrong," he added. Mr Ball went on to say that these numbers may rise as more public sector job losses are predicted and while "the lingering idea that older workers are a burden" persists. The chief executive concluded by advising businesses to ensure they have strong procedures in place to deal with redundancies, pay and recruitment. Posted by Alex McLean 
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