New Law Lets Workers Stay Until 66

Starting Monday, a new law lets most workers stay on the job until age 66—even if their contract says 65—unless employers have a solid, objective reason to let them go. This change addresses a big gap: many workers were forced to claim welfare while waiting to collect their state pension. With over 65s in the workforce quadrupling since 2001, and many working past retirement for financial reasons like mortgages or single parenthood, the law gives people real choice. Employers are already responding by raising retirement ages to 66, but the law still doesn’t fix deeper economic pressures. It’s a win for autonomy and longevity in the workforce. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/566942df825ed590