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New retirement legislation comes into effect

From today, any employee who wants to work until the age of 66, even if their contract says they...

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08.50 29 Jun 2026


New retirement legislation comes into effect


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08.50 29 Jun 2026


From today, any employee who wants to work until the age of 66, even if their contract says they should retire at 65, has the right to stay in the job. The new rules aim to close the gap between retirement and the age when you are entitled to the state pension, on your 66th birthday. 

To explain all was Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise.


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