Equal pay
Claims about equal pay terms and like-work comparisons.
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Overview
This page explains equal pay claims in plain English, including comparators, pay terms, and what tribunals often look at when differences are challenged.
Common examples
- Alleged pay inequality between people doing like work or work rated as equivalent.
- Disputes about whether a comparator is valid.
- Arguments that pay differences are justified by a material factor unrelated to sex.
What tribunals often look at
- Whether the jobs compared are legally comparable.
- Whether the terms are less favourable.
- Whether the employer can prove a lawful material-factor defence.
Timing note
Historic pay periods and ongoing employment dates can materially affect what can still be claimed.