The Equality Act 2010 covers a great many issues, many of them centred on the presence of discrimination in the workplace. One of the most insidious ways to discriminate against certain individuals is via an unfair wage structure, but it’s important for both employers and employees to remember that strong, robust legislation exists, making it an illegal act to not give equal pay for equal work. The penalties for employers who practice such actions can be extremely harsh.
If you’re an employer, irrespective of the industry you operate in or the size of the company, you need to know that your operations are in compliance with all relevant legislation. If they are not, an aggrieved employee, or indeed a group of them, could seek recompense via lengthy and expensive court proceedings. You need the best legal team on your side, and that’s where MML Law comes in. With our help, you’ll have the ideal representation to bring you the best possible outcome in such cases.
For the individual employee, the issue of unequal pay can be an extremely upsetting one to deal with. Having to continue working in the face of an apparent injustice is obviously difficult, and for many people it can also be humiliating. If someone is doing the same job as a colleague, usually as defined under a job evaluation scheme, the law states they should be receiving equal pay. The employer will need to show a viable reason for such a pay discrepancy.
It’s just not acceptable to be a victim to unequal pay structures, so if you’re feeling any form of grievance in this matter we recommend that you talk to one of our tenacious and determined employment law experts. Asserting your right to equal pay is enshrined in the constitution, so don’t let anyone try to persuade you to simply sit back and say nothing. Put simply, this is a serious issue of discrimination, so make sure you don’t allow it to continue.
For both employees and employers, it can be a little difficult to approach a legal specialist about problems in the workplace, but the laws that are in place are very clear. Unequal pay structures are unfair and illegal, so contact MML Law for the very best advice, guidance and representation. To start the process, all you need to do is phone 01382 206 000 be sure to make that call today.
