Unison's equality-proofed pay and grading structure

Following the creation of Unison in 1993 and the legacy of five different sets of terms and conditions, the union set about equality-proofing its pay structure for staff, and harmonising terms and conditions. This case study charts the obstacles that were overcome and details the new pay structure. 

• Unison's equality-proofed pay and grading structure Unison became concerned about the equality implications of protection and received legal advice that it was vulnerable to equal pay claims. 

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Equal pay Entry from the XpertHR employment law reference manual covering the right to equal pay; the comparator; equal work; like work; work rates as equivalent; work of equal value; material difference other than sex; indirect discrimination; part-time workers; procedures and remedies in equal pay claims; and equal pay audits.