Equal Pay/Equal Value​

Equal pay cases in the UK revolve around the principle of ensuring that men and women receive equal pay

Equal pay cases in the UK revolve around the principle of ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. The concept of equal pay is enshrined in the Equality Act 2010, which prohibits direct or indirect gender-based pay discrimination in employment.

For numerous years, KCA have participated in cases involving equal pay and equal value, diligently preparing reports for both the applicant and respondent parties involved.

KCA has provided assessments for various local authorities, trade unions and NHS trusts across England, Scotland, and Wales. As part of this research, historic analyses of earnings are required to provide labour market comparisons between claimants and comparator disciplines.

Furthermore, KCA specialise in the design and implementation of Job Evaluation systems, an essential aspect of our work. Job evaluation serves as a valuable management tool due to the following reasons: ​

  • ​Facilitates the employer in categorising jobs from diverse disciplines into a comprehensive hierarchy. ​
  • Provides the means to create a fair salary system. ​
  • Offers a foundation for comparing staff performance against job requirements. ​
  • Assists in establishing non-discriminatory working practices, which are beyond reproach.