Background. No law in Ontario requires persons to retire at any age. In theory, employees can work until they no longer wish to do so or are incapable of performing their jobs. This means that in effect, an employer can impose mandatory retirement at 65.
Can an employer ask you your retirement plans?
Employers could ask employees about their retirement plans, but they must do so with caution and advice from legal counsel. They must not create the impression that they are pushing older workers into retirement.
Can you be turned down for a job because of your age?
Agency workers now have the same rights as permanent employees in terms of protection from discrimination. Agencies must not discriminate against you because of your age. For example, they can’t deny you access to their services or to particular job placements based on your age.
Is there a default retirement age of 65?
You can usually work for as long as you want to. ‘Default retirement age’ (a forced retirement age of 65) no longer exists. You can also ask your employer if you can work more flexibly or work part-time. They have the right to reject your request.
Can a company force you to retire at a certain age?
In some cases an employer can force you to retire at a certain age – known as ‘compulsory retirement age’. If they do this they must give a good reason why, for example: the job requires certain physical abilities (eg in the construction industry)
Can a person work past their state pension age?
You can keep working past your State Pension age. You can usually work for as long as you want to. ‘Default retirement age’ (a forced retirement age of 65) no longer exists. You can also ask your employer if you can work more flexibly or work part-time. They have the right to reject your request. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Can a employer terminate you at age 65?
At age 65, an employer could terminate your employment for the simple reason of your being 65. The Federal government prohibited mandatory retirement in 2009.
