Equal pay: UK employment law
In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 creates a legal obligation for equal pay for men and women, performing equal work. This resource explains how employers can ensure equal pay, as well as looking at case law in the area.
In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 creates a legal obligation for equal pay for men and women, performing equal work. This resource explains how employers can ensure equal pay, as well as looking at case law in the area.
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