Abstract
Many countries have responded to the prevailing fiscal and demographic challenges by introducing measures to extend the workforce participation of older workers. This paper assesses the type of measures commonly utilized to extend labour force participation, using examples of legislative reforms and social policy initiatives in Australia, the UK and other EU member states. It argues that these measures are principally aimed at mandating or incentivising extended labour force participation, and lack a focus on achieving substantive outcomes for older workers. This paper explores the type of measures necessary to move beyond a ‘barriers to work’ approach, with a particular emphasis on promoting and sustaining the inclusion of older workers through strategies that encourage employer engagement in ascertaining and addressing structural impediments facing older workers, that facilitate flexible work practices and that implement a reasonable adjustments approach.
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