A new employment law will come effect soon against age discrimination. Does it apply to contractor? If yes, can I reject agency's inquiry about age? As I know, in North Amercia, agency or employer wouldn't ask a interviewee about his/her age in any interview occation.
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why? How old are you?Your parents ruin the first half of your life and your kids ruin the second half -
I am not old for a contractor, but not happy with age inquiry. What age is golden time for a contractor?Comment
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I've never put my age on my CV, whether as a permie or a contractor and no-one's ever asked my age!
No-one's ever politely said I looked younger than I am either when I have revealed my age, must have that 'mature' look!Comment
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Darling, you dont look a day over 25!Originally posted by ladymuckI've never put my age on my CV, whether as a permie or a contractor and no-one's ever asked my age!
No-one's ever politely said I looked younger than I am either when I have revealed my age, must have that 'mature' look!
Are you going to get your baps out now?I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to timeComment
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Smooth.Originally posted by The Lone GunmanDarling, you dont look a day over 25!
Are you going to get your baps out now?Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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If she does its off to light relief in more ways than one.
BTW. (Dont tell ayone, this is between us OK) This could backfire big time, I have never seen her, she could be a wrinckly old prune for all I knowI am not qualified to give the above advice!
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and I thought you only had eyes for mine!Originally posted by The Lone GunmanDarling, you dont look a day over 25!
Are you going to get your baps out now?"Well behaved women rarely make history"
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Alas Janey, I am a fickle man. Please believe that I love you all equaly.Originally posted by janeyand I thought you only had eyes for mine!I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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Yes and Yes.Originally posted by topgunA new employment law will come effect soon against age discrimination. Does it apply to contractor? If yes, can I reject agency's inquiry about age? As I know, in North Amercia, agency or employer wouldn't ask a interviewee about his/her age in any interview occation.
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