Impact of the recession on age management policies - Case study : Latvian Railway Group, Latvia

As is the case in many other organisations operating in the transport industry in Latvia, Latvian Railway Group’s human resources (HR) strategy, policies and activities are built on the General Agreement and collective agreements. The aim of the General Agreement and collective agreements is to ensure that all employees, irrespective of their age or other demographic characteristics, have equal access to the benefits provided by these agreements. However, collective agreements offer a particular protection for those older employees who are coming close to retirement age.