https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuGorjwuGdJWzhOEe95pPXXj3WUL6xau. On the 29th November, Asda's women workers will be in court to explain to a judge exactly how and why the work they do in the stores is work of 'equal value' to the work done in the distribution centres. If you would like to register your interest in the webinar, please get in touch with us using the contact details provided above. Leigh Day is also handing similar. Following my latest bulletin regarding festive working arrangements, your National Forum reps have now had a chance to discuss Christmas Working arrangements directly with Asda. Try to find a GDPR compliant way of giving colleagues easy access to punch details. The claim being brought againstWM Morrisons Supermarket PLCis aboutwhether the jobs of store workers andwarehouse workersare of equal value. The supreme court has backed a 2016 employment. I am also writing regarding the sale of the petrol forecourts which has fallen through;leaving Asda now saddled with a further 500m of debt. "It is a watershed moment for the rest of the retail industry, particularly those defending their own equal pay claims - such as Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Next - and which have similar staffing models and pay structures. If your claim is successful you might be able to claim up to six years back pay.If your employment with Morrisons ended more than six months ago, but you have worked in their store within the last six years on an hourly rate, you may be able to bring an equal pay claim against Morrisons in the civil courts in England and Wales.Ready to talk? Independent experts are appointed by the tribunal in equal pay cases to assess the work of the comparators andmake recommendations about whether the jobs being compared (i.e. If the shop workers win their claim, Next will need to update its salary policy to ensure it adheres to the Equality Act 2010. This is called an 'equal value' hearing. I am writing to introduce myself as the new national officer for the GMB responsible for Asda. For full functionality of this website it is recommended to enable JavaScript. With the proposed closures of both Heston and Dartford Home Shopping Centres affecting 789 colleagues and the reorganisation of stores and the back office affecting 3211 colleagues, the GMB have begun 45 days consultation with ASDA on these proposals and we will be engaging with members throughout this period. In a nutshell, Asda are dragging their colleagues through the courts. GMB provided feedback to Asda that ending the financial incentive would lead to delivery drivers leaving. Asda Retails hourly paid colleagues have a clause in their contract around flexible working. Given the new shifts are a significant change in hours and drop in pay we expect Asda to be offering redundancy packages to those colleagues unable to accept the new shifts. The GMB had planned a pay justice campaign day to coincide with the start of the hearing, however, there has been some progress which means the hearing will now only be held over one day on the 8th December and Asda women will no longer have to give evidence on their job roles in court. If you are already a member of GMB and haven't yet enquired about an equal pay claim then please contact your GMB store rep or GMB Regional Office who will provide you with information about how you do that. Today, some of our drivers are reporting temperatures, within their vans of over 50 degrees centigrade. The nature of work is physical. Asda's policy on pay is sexist. Wendy Arundale, who worked for Asda for 32 years, said: "I loved my job, but knowing that male colleagues working in distribution centres were being paid more left a bitter taste in my mouth. An equal value hearing is where the jobs of retail and distribution workers are compared for the judge and 'independent experts'. Asda have announced they have begunaconsultation to bring the day-to-day cleaning of Asda storesinhouse, Asda Aceswill be transferred in to work for Asda and Asda colleagues will also be asked to carry out Clean as you go duties. Asda have announced proposals to potentially cut over 4,000 jobs as part of changes to their night replenishment process. Following a successful campaign for a pay rise in 2022, we're launching our next pay campaign in ASDA stores. Join the Claim; Sainsbury's Equal Pay. I hope that you can agree to a meeting with GMB representatives to discuss what the added debt and sale and leaseback of the distribution centres means for the future of Asda's staff and what steps you will be taking to secure our members employment considering the financial circumstances. Join the Claim; Next Equal Pay. Supermarkets could find themselves on the hook for more than 8bn in back pay. In the private sector though, such practices are rare, confined usually to the largest of employers. You will also be made aware of what alternative positions are available within the store. We will provide you with a further update as soon as we can. Given Asdas continued attempts to cut costs and get more out of workers without valuing them properly, we feel the equal pay case is more important than ever. The GMBs view is, that irrelevant of personal commitments or circumstances that any member may have, giving notice of a new start time of up to 12 hours later than your current start time is not reasonable and cannot be legally enforced. Please be assured that strong victimisation laws are in place to prevent any negative action being taken against you for bringing an equal pay claim. Co-op faces equal pay claims from shop workers, Covid has 'devastating' impact on gender equality, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Asda shop workers have won the latest key stage in their fight for equal pay in a ruling that could lead to a 500m compensation claim. As per the guidance already issued, colleagues who are scheduled to work but do not wish to work will be paid their normal base rate plus any relevant supplements. GMB has now called on Asda to meet with them and discuss the next stage in our members compensation claim, to stop wasting time and money on legal proceedings and do the right thing by their colleagues. From pies to yoghurts to Welsh cakes and whisky and gin to wash it all down, youll find everything you need to celebrate the wondrous legend of St David. Asda bosses then appealed to the Supreme Court. If they are of equal value, is there a reason why the roles should not be paid equally. Thousands of Asda supermarket workers have won a major victory at the Supreme Court in their battle for equal pay. 3 were here. Leigh Day is currently bringing a claim on behalf of 44,000 Asda store workers for equal pay. "It would be difficult to underestimate the significance of this judgment which will send shockwaves far beyond Asda," said Anne Pritam, partner and employment lawyer at Stephenson Harwood. Currently, there are now over 400 Claimant's in the group action. A: Even if you are not on the claim you stand to benefit. Lauren Lougheed, a Leigh Day lawyer representing Asda store staff, said: "We are delighted that our clients have cleared such a big hurdle in their fight for equal pay. Legal 500 UK 2022 ranked Keira as a 'Rising Star' in Employment, and she is recognised for her strong client skills and meticulous case preparation. Therulingmeansshop floorstaffat Asda can be compared to workers in the distribution centre for the purposes oftheirequal payclaim. The second stage of the process will now consider whether store and distribution roles are of equal value. Got a question? This could potentially be followed by a third stage in the process that would consider if there are any factors other than gender why the roles should not be paid equally. If you have any concerns about this, you can call 0203 7800 479 and speak to our team in confidence, or email nextequalpay@leighday.co.uk. Keep hydrated, take plenty of water with you when driving a home shopping van. The more GMB members there are in Asda, the better placed we are to negotiate an improved rate of pay or campaign successfully on Equal Pay. Ensuring that social distancing measures are working and if theyre not, raising issues with managers and getting improvements implemented. A: You can only receive back pay if you are part of the claim. Paul Shepheard . GMB are concerned that ASDA may only be introducing this pay supplement as there is currently a recruitment and retention issue, as opposed to correctly paying and appreciating drivers for the value of the work they do. Find out more about our challenges against ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Co-op and Next. It seems that ASDA does not understand that having a full complement of drivers is pointless without the colleagues to fill the shelves and pick the stock in the first place. For a better understanding of what reasonable changes mean for you, and to learn more about many of the other guarantees you have regarding the flexible clause, please speak with your local GMB Shop Steward, or contact your regional GMB office for support and advice. There will be another 'equal value' tribunal hearing after this one, we don't yet know the date for this, but it could be some time. This is unacceptable and we will be raising the need for air conditioning within the Home Shopping Fleet as a matter of urgency. In a nutshell, Asda are dragging their colleagues through the courts. Asda has now ended these trials and are not intending to continue with these incentives. A: On the 29th November 2021 Asda's women workers are in court to talk about their job role and explain to the court why their jobs are of 'equal value' to the work done by their male counterparts in the distribution centres. This could be as much as 40,000 for a worker on 35 hours a week and assumes a 2ph difference between the retail and distribution worker. If you have worked at a Morrisons store in England, Wales or Scotland in the last six years, and you are or were paid on an hourly basis then you could join this claim. We are seeking an urgent meeting with the Issa brothers to discuss this - and the sale and leaseback of the distribution centres. The decision of the ASDA board is to go ahead with these redundancies. A: Absolutely! Leigh Day is currently bringing a claim on behalf of Sainsbury's store workers for equal pay.Since the claim began in August 2015, we have had thousands of Sainsburys colleagues register with us, with this number growing daily. The Independent Experts report gets sent to the lawyers and the tribunal this week. If you are being forced to significantly change your shift against your will, you also need to raise this as a grievance with Asdaand contact your GMB representative to ensure we can provide the representation and see that you are treated fairly and justly. Hundreds of Next shop workers are bringing a claim against the retailer after it was revealed that the mainly female (86%) store workforce, on minimum wage, have been paid substantially less per hour than Next warehouse workers. It is concerning that the board made this decision so quickly after the end of consultation, an indication that ASDA were never willing to consider retaining the skilled workers in the bakeries. Equal Pay Explained. We are aware of the confusion the ASDA press release has caused. Many bakers are leaving before their notice period ends. ASDA confirmed that home shopping drivers should be provided with; extra drinking water - including a frozen bottle, hats and sun cream. The equal value part of the claim is already underway, and the next Employment Tribunal hearing will take place on 23rd June to 2nd July. Since the claim began in 2014, more than 15,000 Asda colleagues have registered with us, and this number is growing daily. This type of workforce had different motivators.". The progress made in recent cases could expose other organisations to similar group actions and legal claims, including giving rise to sex discrimination claims, stemming from equal pay arguments relating to alleged gender disparity. As soon as we have more detail we will again write to you. Wilko bosses should hang their heads in shame. The legal test for comparability is only the first of three stages within Asda's overall pay claim, which is expected to take several years to conclude. The shop workers are arguing that their work comes with the same physical and mental demands. Our team will be hosting a Zoom webinar to take you through the key points of the judgment and answer any questions you may have in relation to the Asda equal pay claim. Join the Claim; FAQs. Join the Claim; Tesco Equal Pay. Asda's Equal Value Case Update The Supreme Court has ruled on the first stage of Asda's Equal Value case and decided the roles of store-based workers can be compared to distribution centres roles for the purposes of an equal value assessment. We want to force Asda to the table to negotiate on pay, terms and conditions, but in order to do that we need your help to do it. This is an important case to promote equality and challenge how large retailers pay their employees in different areas of their business.Anyone (male or female) who is hourly paid and has worked at a Sainsbury's store in England in the last six years, or Scotland in the last five years, is entitled to bring a claim. We previously reported on the equal pay claim of a large number of employees, mostly women, who work for the supermarket, Asda. Following that discussion, I can confirm the following: Whilst many of you will already be aware, I wanted to ensure you had sight of the festive working arrangements, as confirmed by Asda: "Our Christmas Store opening hours are available on the seasonal planning site on OneAsda. Asda have given a commitment to the GMB that they will: Whilst these are positive steps, the GMB remains concerned that they will not go far enough. Asda equal pay ruling could have costly implications for employers In a landmark case which could give rise to more equal pay claims, the Supreme Court has ruled that Asda's female retail employees can be compared with male distribution workers in terms of pay. If you have any further concerns or questions, please ask you GMB Rep. GMB members in ASDA that have not yet enquired about an equal pay claim should contact their GMB store rep or GMB Regional Office who will provide you with information about how you do that. portville central school yearbooks; jennette mccurdy astroseek. This week (03/08/22), along with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, we met with ASDA management to push them to resolve the common issues with the HRSS system and put in place new ways to process colleagues' wages correctly. We asked for pay protection for those bakers staying with the business as a first option, for red Circling as a second option, ASDA decided on a transitional payment, simply putting off the date when bakers pay would be reduced. The Supreme Court dismissed Asda's appeal and held that the group of predominantly female retail employees were entitled to use a group of mainly male distribution employees as comparators for the purposes of their equal pay claims. General FAQs; Costs FAQs; Latest News; About Us . Thanks for your continued support as we keep fighting to make sure Asda pays you properly. 'skip household bill payments, take out loans, and even use food banks'. GMB is the trade union recognised by ASDA in Scotland, England & Wales. Join The Claim. This would only affect the Ambient, BWS and Frozen departments. This request was refused, and it was with great surprise that we found out through the press that this decision had been overturned. Supreme Court Decision. Politicians across the country have been getting behind ASDA colleagues, with Members of Scottish Parliament calling on ASDA to sort out the issues with SD Worx. "It's not much to ask to be paid an equal wage for work of equal value.". Q3. These have included: An additional supplement to pay of 90p per hour, A bonus payment for remaining with Asda for 5 months of 390, A bonus payment for new hires for staying with Asda for 6 and 12 weeks of 300 each. The stakes here are high. With inflation rising and wages falling in real terms, it's vital we all stick together to campaign for and achieve a pay rise for hard working ASDA colleagues in 2023. We continue to work with ASDA to ensure the Safety of our members. Asda Equal Pay. The UK's highest court backed a Court of Appeal judgment that store staff are entitled to compare themselves to distribution staff for equal pay purposes. Those who do join the claim could receive up to 6 years of back pay. Contact GMB National Office or your GMB Region. I wanted to update you on the position we have agreed with Asda regarding BH working arrangements. Any Sales Consultants, Stockroom Assistants or Team Leaders who are paid by the hour and currently work at a Next store in England, Scotland or Wales or left within the last 6 months can join the claim, both men and women. For a number of weeks, the GMB have been requesting that ASDA close the stores on Boxing Day and give colleagues an extra days leave in recognition of the commitment you have all shown as key workers throughout this Covid crisis. Previously ASDA have stated that they do not fit air conditioning within Home Shopping Vans due to the additional fuel usage and maintenance costs for the air conditioning unit. ASDA now has one more chance of defending itself against the claims in the Supreme Court. As the roles have been found to be comparable the Employment Tribunal now has to decide whether they are of equal value and, if they are, is there a reason other than sex discrimination as to why the roles should not be paid equally. The staff working in the stores are mostly women and the staff working in the distribution centres are mostly men. Any of the proposed changes to your rota or department must be considered reasonable and in line with your terms and conditions. Register your Asda Equal Pay Claim today! As we have previously updated you, the next step in the equal pay claim was due to start on the 29th November, with an 'equal value' hearing in Manchester. If you have worked for Tesco for more than 6 years will be entitled to the maximum amount of back pay. Asda have, at this stage, said that cleaning will fall within the 'Service' job family, under the 'Our Asda Colleague Contract' this means that former Asda Aces can be directed to work in a customer facing role, but likewise existing Asda staff can be directed to work in a cleaning role. 92555 Asda equal pay ruling could have 'costly implications' for other employers, experts warn Supermarkets and similar businesses could see further claims after Supreme Court decides female retail workers can be compared to male distribution workers by Francis Churchill 26 March 2021 Share article on Twitter Share article on Facebook the jobs in retail and distribution) are of 'equal value'. National reps have developed materials to help spread the campaign across the country, all of which you can download and print to use in your local stores. Their average salary loss is more than 6,000. If you would like a visit from a GMB rep, please contact your local GMB office. (If you are already with Leigh Day under a different charging arrangement then GMB will not be able to take up the funding of your claim.). Nathaniel Barber reviews claims being brought against supermarkets for equal pay. They would not be paid for thehours between 10-2 but will receive the equivalent of double pay for the hours worked between 5-9. GMB do not oppose the introduction of enhanced pay for drivers, as it is a role where the colleague is at risk by being on the road, requires a driving licence, has to work alone and many other employers do pay a premium for this position. Following pressure and campaigning from the GMB, Asda have agreed to some changes that we hope will alleviate some of the issues. However, it is still our firm belief that pay should be improved across all colleague areas within ASDA Retail. The claimants claim that they are entitled to the benefit of equality clauses, which have the effect of modifying their terms of employment so that they are no less favourable than the corresponding terms enjoyed by their male comparators. Asda equal pay case: The landmark legal battle that could stop women in the UK being paid less than men The case could eventually see around 15,000 predominantly female Asda workers. Aug 31, 2017 The Guardian Asda urged to drop equal pay challenge and raise shop-floor wages Employment appeal tribunal backs ruling that store staff do jobs comparable to mostly male warehouse workers. Introduce 'Pay Ambassadors'in Retailwhose role will be to support line managers understand the pay process. Speak to your local GMB representative to find out more information about how you can help. GMB members rightly believe that women in the stores who do work of equal value to men in the distribution depots should be paid the same. If you have already registered your claim with Leigh Day but have not returned the information requested by them it is important that this is done as soon as possible. That is why we believe Asda in-store employees should be paid equally to distribution workers at Asda. The agreement regarding seeking volunteers is as follows: Well be seeking volunteers to fill the small number of colleagues well need to work on Monday. If you feel the temperature outside is too hot and may cause you medical problems, you must raise this with your line manager immediately, if you believe there is a serious risk to your health as a result of working in the heat you can request alternative duties. 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