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Old 5th Jan 2007, 18:29
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ManfredvonRichthofen
 
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Originally Posted by Tandemrotor
The new law will only become clear once tested.
Quite correct
I work in a law firm (dealing with aviation).
Law firms operate on the basis of post qualification experience (PQE). This is very similar to the way that airlines operate - be it on a seniority basis or indeed even on hrs.
I have noticed several law firm job ads drop any reference to PQE of late.
To my mind it is not ageist to "require" 3 yrs PQE or indeed 5,000 hrs a/c type. After all one could start as a pilot at 20. Another at 30 etc.
Many employment lawyers (i am not an employment lawyer) disagree with me and I am sure will be able to present strong arguments as to why.
It is an interesting question.
As far as employment law goes anyway......
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