If you are considering making an Equal Pay Claim then call 0845 890 2180 directly and speak to a solicitor today to see if you have a case.

The above number is for equal pay claimants only and is not for general employment law enquiries.

Alternatively fill in the online enquiry form and a specialist Equal Pay solicitor will get in touch with you to discuss your case.

Why bring an equal pay claim?

There remains a large pay gap in the UK between men and women’s pay. It is often cited that there is an 18 percent pay gap in the UK with a women earning on average 82p for every £1 earned by a man.

The Equal Pay Act has been law since 1970, however, employees have proved slow to use it. Trade Unions have also been very poor in many cases at negotiating a fair settlement on behalf of their members.

How do equal pay claims work?

The Equal Pay Act 1970 implies an ‘equality clause’ into a contract of employment.  This means that you have the right to be paid equally the for the work you do with someone of the opposite sex in a comparable job.  You are also entitled to be equal terms and conditions with a person of the opposite sex in a comparable job

How to make a claim

Bringing an Equal Pay Claim requires careful tactical considerations.  There is a four stage approach

1. In the first place you must select an appropriate comparator of the opposite sex to compare your wages or the terms of your contract with.
2. You must prove that that the comparator you have selected is employed to carry out equal work to you (‘work of equal value’).
3. You must show that there is a discrepancy between your pay and the comparator.
4. A Tribunal will then assess whether your employer can explain any discrepancy in pay (known as a genuine material factor).

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