Jon Heuvel

Nov 6, 2024 | shma.co.uk | Jon Heuvel

Following the victory for Next’s shop workers, Asda is the next major retailer facing an equal pay lawsuit—one that could potentially cost the company billions. These cases are part of a broader trend that highlights the growing importance of pay equality in both the public and private sectors. Equal pay, while often summarised by the phrase “equal pay for equal work,” involves a wide variety of factors.

Sep 25, 2024 | hrzone.com | Jon Heuvel |Nadia Nagamootoo

Swift on the heels of the victory for Next’s shop workers, Asda is facing a pay equality battle that could see the retail giant paying out to the tune of billions. Whilst the phrase “equal pay for equal work” is embedded within the public consciousness, few understand the variety of factors these claims can involve, leading to online outrage and misunderstandings as decisions are made. There are three different types of claim under equal pay legislation that vary in complexity.