Why It’s Significant
The claim against this supermarket is one of a handful of claims against UK supermarkets for unfair treatment of female employees, having received lower pay despite their work being of equal value to that of male colleagues. The claim against Asda, the most advanced of the claims against UK supermarkets, won a Supreme Court ruling in Q1 2021 determining that lower-paid shop staff (who are mostly women) can compare themselves with higher paid warehouse workers (who are mostly men). The claim seeks to compensate over 10,000 employees that have been underpaid but also helps disincentivise UK employers from breaching the Equality Act 2010.
Therium’s Solution
Therium is providing finance via a law firm funding arrangement.
Specialism
Employment / Equal Pay / Breach of Contract / Class Action / Group Litigation / Law Firm Funding / Collective Redress
Sector
Food & Beverage / Retail