Asda workers on ‘cusp of justice’ in equal pay dispute

Exterior of Asda supermarket

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Tens of thousands of Asda workers, predominantly female staff, are on the brink of receiving historic payouts after a ruling in the supermarket’s ongoing equal pay case.

The Manchester Employment Tribunal has concluded that many roles typically held by women – including checkout assistants, customer service representatives and shop floor assistants – are of “equal value” to those better-paid warehouse staff.

 

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