Category: equal

  • Equal pay lawsuits threaten to cost retailers millions as legal pressure mounts

    Some of Britain’s biggest retailers face the prospect of paying millions in damages due to a wave of equal pay lawsuits, many of which are underpinned by controversial litigation funding arrangements. Last month saw the latest development in a long-running legal case against Asda, with tens of thousands of employees…

  • Next warns of potential store closures following £30m equal pay ruling

    Next has warned it may have to close its stores after losing a major legal battle over equal pay, which could cost the company more than £30m. The FTSE 100 clothing and homeware chain said in its half-yearly report that the ruling could impact the profitability of individual stores. Last…