The pay disparity
Some store-floor workers argue that they have been paid less per hour than workers in distribution centres or warehouses doing comparable work. The facts and legal position vary by employer and role.
Super Market Claims equal pay claims
Could you be owed equal pay?
Supermarket store workers may be able to bring an equal pay claim where their work has been paid less than comparable roles in distribution or warehouse operations.
✓ Up to 6 years of potential back pay
✓ Major UK supermarket employers
✓ Initial details form
Check Your Eligibility
Submitting your details does not guarantee eligibility or compensation.
Check Your Claim Details
Answer the questions below. Your details go only to Harcus Parker Limited, the solicitors who handle the claim.
Understanding equal pay
What are supermarket equal pay claims about?
Claims may concern whether different roles are of equal value and whether differences in pay can be legally justified.
Potential back pay
Depending on the circumstances and applicable legal rules, a successful claim may include back pay and interest. The amount is not fixed and cannot be guaranteed.
Individual circumstances matter
Job duties, employment dates, working hours, pay history and the relevant employer can all affect whether a claim may be possible.
Up to 6 years
of potential back pay, where legally applicable
Potential compensation
What could a claim be worth?
You could be owed years of back pay. Any estimate depends on the evidence and the individual circumstances of the case.
- Hourly pay and any pay difference established by the evidence.
- Hours worked and the length of the relevant employment period.
- Applicable time limits, legal tests and any available defences.
- Whether back pay, interest or other remedies are legally recoverable.
There is no guaranteed payout. A review of your circumstances is needed before any reliable estimate can be given.
Employers mentioned in equal pay litigation
Which supermarkets may be affected?
Equal pay proceedings and their status differ between employers. Select your employer in the form to provide your employment details for review.
Asda Sainsbury’s Morrisons
Worked for a UK supermarket?
Share your employment details to start an initial review of your circumstances.