Additional Cost of Age Discrimination

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​Hidden Business Costs

Tribunal payouts soaring – Compensation for age discrimination cases has jumped 624%, with businesses paying an average of £103,000 per case. 

Lost productivity & innovation – Companies that exclude older workers miss out on experience, leadership, and mentorship, reducing overall workforce efficiency.

AI hiring bias lawsuits – AI-driven recruitment tools have been found to filter out older applicants, reinforcing biased hiring decisions and shutting qualified workers out of jobs. The Workday lawsuit in the US is a wake-up call. AI-driven hiring tools are already filtering out older applicants overseas and the UK is not immune. With nearly half of UK recruiters using AI in hiring, we must act now to ensure these systems don’t reinforce age bias and shut qualified workers out of jobs.

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Impact on Public Services (NHS & Social Care)

Healthcare costs – Age discrimination in employment leads to mental health decline, chronic stress, and financial insecurity, increasing demand for NHS services. 

Social care inequality – Older people face barriers in accessing healthcare and social services, worsening financial strain and reducing quality of life. 

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​The financial impact of excluding older workers runs deeper than most realise. Explore ECONOMICS for additional costs due to age discrimination.

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