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Equal pay

Equal pay laws are contained in the Equality Act 2010. Women have the right to be paid the same as a male comparator where they do like work, work rated as equivalent, or work of equal value.

For an employer to defend an equal pay claim, it must demonstrate that any differential in pay is due to a “material factor”, and that the factor is not due to a difference in sex. Examples of material factor defences include length of service, skills and qualifications, performance and levels of responsibility.

Pay secrecy clauses in an employee’s contract of employment are unenforceable where the employee is involved in a relevant pay discussion.


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    • Equal pay
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    Gender-equality quotas move a step closer

    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2010
    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2010

    The spectre of quotas for women in the boardrooms of listed companies moved a step closer this week, with the European...

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    Equality Act 2010: Guidance and advice for employers and HR

    by Laura Chamberlain 22 Sep 2010
    by Laura Chamberlain 22 Sep 2010

    Most of the Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010 and employers need to make sure they...

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    • Age discrimination
    • Stress

    Government confirms 1 October implementation of Equality Act

    by Personnel Today 22 Sep 2010
    by Personnel Today 22 Sep 2010

    The Government yesterday confirmed that the main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 will come into force on 1 October...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay
    • Recruitment & retention

    Equal pay for women still 57 years away, figures suggest

    by Mike Berry 19 Aug 2010
    by Mike Berry 19 Aug 2010

    Equal pay for women is still more than five decades away at current rates, according to a report published today...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay

    Equality Act: Closing the gender pay gap

    by Personnel Today 7 Jul 2010
    by Personnel Today 7 Jul 2010

    The Equality Act contains a number of provisions designed to address the stubborn gender pay gap – some 40 years...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay

    Equality Act will be implemented in October but government refuses to outline equal pay intentions

    by Personnel Today 5 Jul 2010
    by Personnel Today 5 Jul 2010

    The coalition government has pledged to implement the Equality Act in October, but has refused to outline its intentions for...

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    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Equal pay bill at Walsall Council could hit £50m

    by Personnel Today 1 Jul 2010
    by Personnel Today 1 Jul 2010

    The cost to taxpayers of equal pay claims by Walsall Council staff could hit £50m, it has emerged.The authority is...

    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay

    Skills Development Scotland managers win equal pay tribunal

    by Personnel Today 15 Jun 2010
    by Personnel Today 15 Jun 2010

    Two Skills Development Scotland managers have won an equal pay tribunal after objecting to a male colleague earning £10,000 more...

    • Local authorities
    • Employee relations
    • Employment law

    Birmingham City Council urged by unions to drop equal pay appeal

    by Personnel Today 9 Jun 2010
    by Personnel Today 9 Jun 2010

    Union leaders have called on Birmingham City Council to “pay women workers what they are owed” and drop an appeal...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay

    Gender pay gap won’t be closed with ‘quick fix’ solutions, employers’ groups warn

    by Personnel Today 1 Jun 2010
    by Personnel Today 1 Jun 2010

    A swift, one-size-fits-all approach to addressing the gender pay gap would be counterproductive, employers’ groups have warned.The warning follows last...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News
    • Equal pay

    Coalition government equality document receives lukewarm welcome

    by Personnel Today 20 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 20 May 2010

    Industry bodies and equality groups have given a lukewarm welcome to the coalition government’s commitment to workplace equality in its...

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News
    • Equal pay

    Equality policies differ significantly between three main political parties

    by Personnel Today 4 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 4 May 2010

    A gulf has emerged between the political parties on the issue of women’s equality, a new poll shows. Equality campaign...

    • Local authorities
    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Birmingham City Council could be forced to pay out up to £600m in equal pay case

    by Personnel Today 28 Apr 2010
    by Personnel Today 28 Apr 2010

    Thousands of female Birmingham City Council staff could receive a share of up to £600m in compensation after winning an...

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    • Employment law

    Equality Act 2010: six updates for your equal opportunities policy

    by Personnel Today 10 Mar 2010
    by Personnel Today 10 Mar 2010

    For a limited time only, Personnel Today Plus members can access a full model policy on equal opportunities which takes...

    • Agency workers
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Equal pay

    Asda and Unite strike deal to pay temporary workers the same as permanent staff

    by Personnel Today 4 Mar 2010
    by Personnel Today 4 Mar 2010

    Thousands of temporary workers in the food industry will now receive pay equal to that of permanent staff under a...

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