The Human Rights Commission is reminding the public about their age discrimination survey that closes on Friday
The Human Rights Commission is reminding the public about their age discrimination survey that closes on Friday.
The HRC wants to understand people’s experiences – especially in the workplace.
Lisa Reed, Executive Director of the HRC, says the consultation will inform the Commission’s recommendation to include age as a protected ground in the area of employment and the workplace within the Human Rights Act.
The 20 minute survey is open to everyone between 18 and 81, and can be taken online at humanrights.bm, or a hard copy is available at the HRC headquarters on Victoria Street.
Lisa Reed spoke to us about the issue last month, and raised questions over the ethics of the statutory retirement age.
Human Rights Commission Press Release:
The Human Rights Commission today reminded the public to complete the Age
Discrimination survey.
According to Lisa Reed, Executive Officer of the Human Rights Commission, “The
Human Rights Commission is conducting a public consultation on age discrimination to
understand lived experiences, views and perspectives, including in the workplace and in
other areas of life in Bermuda. Members of the public are encouraged to complete the
survey.
“The consultation will inform the Commission’s recommendation to include age as a
protected ground in the area of employment and the workplace within the Human Rights
Act, 1981. Age is protected in some areas of life under the Human Rights Act, but not in
employment. This consultation focuses on that gap.
“The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and the
results will support the Commission’s advocacy and education work to address
ageism and prevent age-based discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Everyone between 18 and 81, and beyond, is encouraged to complete the survey. You
can visit our website at www.humanrights.bm to complete the survey or call the office for
a hard copy.”
Ms. Reed added, “In addition to the survey, The Human Rights Commission will be
hosting a Community Conversation on Friday, February 20, starting at 9:30am. The
objectives of the Conversation are:
- To create a space to promote inter-generational conversations, understanding and
learning about the impact of ageism and age discrimination in Bermuda; - To provide opportunities, in a safe, inclusive environment, for people to gather and
develop a framework to create an inclusive society for all, regardless of age; and - To build advocacy around an age-inclusive country.
“The public is encouraged to RSVP by going to our website, www.humanrights.bm”
