NHSLA - Equal Pay Advice

Equal pay advice

With effect from the 1st August 2005 the NHSLA has been charged with coordinating equal pay claims on behalf of the NHS in England.

The powers leading to these new responsibilities were implemented via Statutory Instrument 2005/1445 which came into effect on the 1st of July 2005. The Department of Health issued formal Directions to the NHSLA to come into effect from the 16th July 2005.

Trust Chief Executives are asked to respond to our letter dated 17th August 2005.

An Introduction to NHSLA's role in this area.

Brief guidance on responding to Equal Pay Freedom of Information Act enquiries.

Guidance on how to deal with Equal Pay Grievances, both collective and individual.

Guidance on Equal Pay Questionnaires.

On 21st July 2006 the Newcastle Tribunal issued Case Management Directions for equal pay claims against the NHS in England and Wales.

Response to Employment Tribunal's Order.

Question and Answer Forum.

Messages for Boards.

Claimants may be unaware that claims have been made on their behalf - advice for employers.

Case Law Update
In April 2009, the Newcastle Employment Tribunal gave its ruling on the key case of Hartley v. Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT, Secretary of State for Health and Others. This rejected the claimants’ contention that Agenda for Change breached anti-discrimination legislation, and constituted a significant victory for the NHS, the Department of Health and the union signatories to AfC.

Practical Guide to Equal Pay Litigation.

This page will be developed over time to include further information and links but in the meantime if there are questions the Authority can be contacted on 0207 430 8700 or via email