Marquis of Bath sacks all staff aged over 65
November 25, 2010
A year before laws come into force which make it illegal to force older workers out of employment, the Marguis of Bath is 'letting go' all staff aged over 65 at Longleat Estate and Safari Park - the popular tourist attraction in Wiltshire.
The 27 members of staff include tour guides, cashiers, cleaners, telephone operators and ticket booth attendants and they all have been 'let go' during the past two weeks. 18 of these staff members were aged 70-75, seven were aged 75-80 and two who were still working in their 80s. Read more.