Join the Sainsbury’s Equal Pay Claim
We believe Sainsbury's may have underpaid its store employees by as much as £3 per hour over the past six years. We are dedicated to holding them accountable and assisting hardworking employees like you to reclaim their rightful earnings.
Join the claim
We act for Sainsbury's employees who worked or work in Sainsbury's stores throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
How did this situation arise?
The Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay men and women equally for the same work. However, we suspect Sainsbury's has been compensating store workers less than their warehouse colleagues.
We consider this to be unfair. That’s why we’re advocating for all Sainsbury's employees whose dedication and hard work have been undervalued – on a no-win-no-fee basis. Thousands have already joined our campaign for fair pay.
Will filing a claim impact your employment?
You might worry about how a claim could affect your current job. As far as we know, no claimants have been penalised or dismissed for making a claim.
It would be unlawful for Sainsbury's to treat you differently for bringing an equal pay claim.
What can Harcus Parker do for you?
At Harcus Parker, we specialise in group claims. We’re representing store workers like you on a 'no win, no fee' basis. This means you only pay for our services if your claim is successful and after you have received compensation.
We believe Sainsbury's has underpaid workers like you, and we’re committed to helping you recover your rightful wages. If you've worked at a Sainsbury's store in England, Wales, or Scotland, you could be entitled to up to six years of back pay and potentially an increase in future wages.
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Join our movement
Our claimants have shown that their store roles are comparable to warehouse roles. Are you ready to join them and reclaim what’s rightfully yours?
FAQs
Seeking fair compensation for equal work
You have the right to request equal pay. The law requires that employees should receive equal pay for work of equal value, and we believe Sainsbury's has breached this law by underpaying you for years. A successful claim may entitle you to:
- Back pay for up to 6 years.
- Additional pay for the hours you work as your claim progresses.
Most claims will be worth over £1,000, though the value will depend on your hourly rate and length of service.
Increase your future earnings
If your claim is successful, you won’t just be entitled to back pay for past hours worked. You may also receive a higher hourly rate for future work.
Holding Sainsbury's accountable
We believe Sainsbury's has been paying different wages for the same work, sometimes favouring men over women. By filing a claim, you’ll help bring attention to the important issue of equal pay.
Strength in numbers
Joining the claim means you’ll be part of a collective effort with thousands of Sainsbury's shop floor workers, striving to change employers’ attitudes and ensure fair pay in the future.
You might have been underpaid by £1 to £3 per hour. Multiplying this by the hours worked over the last 6 years can give you an estimate of your claim’s worth. Most claimants are seeking more than £5,000.
The value of your claim depends on various factors, including hours worked, duration of employment, and the appropriate distribution role for comparison.
If you're still employed at Sainsbury's, we will also seek to increase your hourly rate and future pay.
To the best of our knowledge, no staff members have faced disciplinary actions or termination for participating in the Equal Pay Claim. It's unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you for filing this claim.
If you believe you're being treated unfairly due to your claim, reach out to us right away. We know that filing a claim can be intimidating, but tens of thousands of individuals are already stepping up to recover lost wages, so you're not alone in this.
Yes. Your claim will be based on the idea that if women doing store work succeed in their claim for higher pay, it would be unfair if male store workers’ pay did not also rise. Although your claim depends on female claimants winning theirs, you can lodge your claim now alongside the women’s claims.
You are eligible if you:
- Work for one of the following supermarkets now or have in the last 6 years: Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Tesco.
- Your job was in the store of any of these supermarkets.
- You were paid an hourly rate.
The claim is no win, no fee. You will only pay if your claim is successful, provided you comply with our retainer terms. There are no upfront costs to join the claim, and we will cover all expenses associated with pursuing your claim, including court and expert fees.
If successful, we will charge no more than 24% of your compensation, plus VAT if applicable, and a share of disbursements (expert fees, etc.).
Yes, you could join the Equal Pay claim if you worked for one of the following supermarkets in the last 6 years: Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, and Tesco.
Yes, you can! If your employment ended within the last 6 years, you can join any of the claims. There is no maximum limit to the number of claims you can sign up for.
Many supermarkets and high street shops are facing equal pay claims. We are representing clients bringing claims against Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco, and Morrisons. There have been successes in all the equal pay cases so far, although none have yet reached their conclusion.
No. You can join the claim whether or not you are a union member.
At Harcus Parker, our skilled lawyers specialise in group claims like this. We have the expertise and experience to effectively advocate for you while protecting your rights.
Our lawyers have successfully represented claimants in major group claims over the past 20 years. Current projects include:
- Recovering energy broker commissions for businesses, schools, charities, and other non-domestic energy users.
- Representing homeowners with high-interest mortgages from Northern Rock.
- Seeking compensation for students charged full fees for online or cancelled tuition during the pandemic and staff strikes.
We operate on a 'no win, no fee' basis, meaning you keep most of your compensation if your claim is successful.