Equal Pay Claims
In the UK the Equal Pay Act 1970 gives some respite to (usually female) employees who find themselves being paid less than their (usually male) counterparts. This is a common problem and the variation between sexes can be significant. Subject to certain conditions, the Act gives every employee the right to equal terms and conditions of employment to include equal pay for “like” or “equivalent” work.
Claims can be brought in the Employment Tribunal and once again important deadlines govern the time period that the claim has to be lodged with the Tribunal. It is always prudent to take advice as soon as possible, particularly if you have recently left employment, to prevent your claim being time-barred.