Equal Pay: Law and Practice

by Daphne Romney QC

Overview

The legal landscape for equal pay has evolved significantly in recent years. The perception of equal pay has been raised by the introduction of compulsory gender pay reporting in the form of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2010 and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017. In addition, cases involving high-profile equal pay claims against employers in the private sector are blazing the way for similar claims to be brought by other women employed in typically female jobs against comparators employed in typically male jobs in any company or business.

Equal Pay is a comprehensive guide to contemporary practice in this field. A brief overview of the reasons for the existence of the Gender Pay Gap is followed by a comprehensive explanation of the law and examination of the 2017 Regulations, detailed and practical assistance on conducting and defending equal pay claims, and consideration of the disclosure of appropriate documents in such cases. To conclude, the book a raises discussion of the possible implications of Brexit on the future of equal pay law.

Equal Pay is a definitive text of its field, giving extensive guidance based on first-hand experience that is useful to both employers and employees and their representatives involved in equal pay cases. It is essential reading for practitioners and students, as well as researchers, employers, employees, human resource personnel, and journalists with a professional interest in the law and practice of equal pay.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198816003
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/22/2019
Pages:	466
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Daphne Romney QC, Barrister, Cloister's Chambers

Daphne Romney QC is a practicing Barrister at Cloisters, recognised as one of the leading practitioners in the field of equal pay and as a Leading QC in Employment and Discrimination Law by both Chambers Directory and Legal 500. She has been involved in substantial litigation for over 14 years, and has been appointed to the 2017 Panel conducting a major review of sex discrimination laws for the Fawcett Society, chaired by Dame Laura Cox. Equal Pay is Daphne's passion, and she has devoted a substantial part of her practice to it both as a QC and in her time as a Junior Counsel.

Table of Contents

1. A Brief Introduction to EU Law and the Effect of Brexit2. An Introduction to Equal Pay3. Causes of the Gender Pay Gap4. s. 65 EqA - The Gateways of Comparison5. Pay, Pension, and Maternity6. Comparators and the Same Establishment7. Material Factor Defences8. Limitation Issues9. Practice and Procedure10. Aspects of Mass Equal Pay Claims11. Remedies, Audits, and Miscellaneous Matters12. Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Editorial Reviews

"This new title by Daphne Romney QC performs an excellent service in identifying the morass that is the law of equal pay." — Dominic Regan, Law Society Gazette

"Equal Pay is best described as a definitive text of its field, giving extensive guidance based on first-hand experience that is useful to both employers and employees and their representatives involved in equal pay cases." — Phillip Taylor MBE, Head of Chambers, and Elizabeth Taylor, Richmond Green Chamber

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