PATC: Equal pay in local government - Hugh James

Join our Employment team for a practical webinar exploring the current equal pay landscape affecting Welsh and English local authorities.

Equal pay continues to present significant legal and financial challenges across the public sector. With recent developments, evolving high profile litigation trends and increasing scrutiny of pay practices, now is an important time for employers to revisit the core principles of equal pay and consider whether existing arrangements remain fit for purpose.

Modern equal pay litigation is increasingly examining the operation of local pay systems in practice. Historic agreements, working arrangements, premium payments, allowances and other pay practices are all coming under scrutiny as claimants seek to establish whether longstanding arrangements have created, or continue to create, unjustified disparities between male and female employees carrying out equal work.

During the session, our employment law specialists will cover:

• A refresher on the key principles of equal pay law.
• The changing landscape of equal pay litigation and the common features of modern claims.
• The types of pay practices and workplace arrangements that can give rise to equal pay risks.
• Implications for authorities with older Job Evaluation schemes and the options for addressing risks arising from the operation of such schemes.
• Practical steps to help identify and manage potential equal pay liabilities.
• Key considerations for HR, legal teams and senior leaders.
• An overview of the Government’s recent consultation on equal pay reforms and other developments that may affect public sector employers.

This session will be particularly valuable for HR professionals, Monitoring Officers, in-house legal teams, senior managers and officers responsible for pay, workforce planning and governance within Welsh and English local authorities.