This is not the case with prison sentences for offences unrelated with the person’s employment, which cannot be considered valid reasons unless the length of the custodial sentence prevents the person from carrying out their work.616 Dismissal on grounds of age will not constitute a valid reason for termination of employment except in accordance with a valid retirement age justified by the operational requirements of the undertaking, establishment or service.
Les Etats doivent prendre des mesures appropriées pour assurer la protection de tous les travailleurs contre le licenciement fondé sur l’âge.617