"Piggy-back" equal pay claim by man after woman succeeds
The Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal against the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling that a man can bring a "piggyback" claim comparing himself with a female colleague doing like work, work rated as equivalent or work of equal value who has herself succeeded in an equal pay claim.
- Hartlepool Borough Council v Llewellyn and other appeals Read more about the equal pay case in the HR & Compliance Centre case law stop press service.
- Hartlepool Borough Council v Llewellyn and other appeals [2009] IRLR 796 EAT Read about the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in the HR & Compliance Centre case reports service.
- Progress of Hartlepool Borough Council v Llewellyn and other appeals (on the Court Service website) The Court of Appeal case tracker has the latest information on the progress of this equal pay case.
Also
Ten employment cases to watch out for in 2010 The HR & Compliance Centre employment intelligence blog looks at 10 employment law cases to look out for in 2010.
FAQs on equal pay The HR & Compliance Centre frequently asked questions section answers questions on equal pay.
How to ensure that employees receive equal pay The HR & Compliance Centre "how to" section gives guidance on how to comply with the with the law on equal pay.
