Ireland Lets Eligible Workers Stay on Until 66, Tightening Rules on Forced Retirement
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Updated · RTÉ News · Jun 29
Ireland Lets Eligible Workers Stay on Until 66, Tightening Rules on Forced Retirement
3 articles · Updated · RTÉ News · Jun 29
Summary
Ireland’s new retirement rights took effect on June 29, letting eligible employees stay in work past a contractual retirement age below the state pension age of 66.
Workers can reject retirement at 65 by formally notifying employers at least 3 months and no more than 12 months before their intended retirement date.
Employers that still want to enforce retirement must reply in writing within 1 month and meet a higher legal test, showing the decision serves a legitimate aim and is appropriate and necessary.
The change is aimed at closing the 1-year income gap faced by thousands forced to leave work before their state pension starts; it does not cover staff whose retirement age is already 66 or higher, or ages set by law.