Ad comes a cropper

Jobcentre officials have refused to place an ’ageist’ job advert for a junior stylist.

The Daily Mail reports that Michelle Hilling, owner of U Hairdressing in Gosforth in Newcastle, was prevented from placing the advert because the word ’junior’ discriminated against older applicants. Hilling eventually dropped the word ’junior’ in favour of ’apprentice’. One shudders to think quite what they would make of an advert calling for mature cheesemakers…

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Legislation 13 May 2025

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Contracts 8 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

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Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

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Contracts 1 May 2025
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