FAQ: Is there a deadline to join? You should register as soon as possible. Your claim for back pay will be limited to 6 years back from the date your claim is issued. (1/2)

If you no longer work at Tesco you must bring your claim within 6 years of leaving (5 in Scotland). Your claim will get smaller if you wait to register and you may run out of time. Click here to register: payjustice.co.uk/tesco-registra… (2/2)

FAQ: Will I get a pay-out even if I don’t join? That depends on Tesco. However, only those Tesco store workers who took part in the case will be entitled to compensation for back pay. This could be worth tens of thousands of pounds.

FAQ: How much does it cost to join? Harcus Sinclair is acting on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means that if the claim is unsuccessful you will not have to pay anything for the work that has been done on your case. (1/2)

If the claim is successful we will deduct a portion of the compensation you are awarded as our fee. (2/2)

FAQ: Will I be disciplined if I claim? No. Tesco has confirmed in writing that it will not subject anyone who brings an equal pay claim to adverse treatment. (1/2)

Exercising your right to claim should not affect your ongoing employment in any way. If you feel that you are being treated differently by your employer as a result of your claim, please contact us immediately. (2/2)

FAQ: How much am I owed? It depends on how many hours you worked and when you put your claim in. Claims could be worth in excess of £50,000, although the average claim will be lower.

FAQ: Which jobs are included? This current campaign is for all store workers who are currently paid at an hourly rate, or were paid at an hourly rate in the past 6 years. We are not bringing claims for store managers. (1/2)

You cannot claim if you work in a distribution centre (unless you have worked in a store!) (2/2)

FAQ: I’m a man. Can I claim? Yes, if the women are successful in their claims, it would be unfair if your pay were not adjusted as well. Your claim will be a ‘piggyback’ claim. You should register now so that we can issue your claim and maximise your claim period.

FAQ: Why should I join? Your reasons for joining will be personal, but there are three main reasons to join the claim: (1/3)

(1)Compensation. You may be entitled to benefits like back pay for up to six years, as well as an improvement in your hourly rate of pay. How much you can claim will depend on things like how long you have worked for Tesco, but most claims will be worth several thousand pounds.

(2) Equality. Taking action is a step towards eradicating inequality in the workplace. Without it, employers’ attitudes will not change. (3) Accountability. Bringing a claim holds the employers to account for choosing to reward men and women differently for work of equal value.

FAQ: What is the case against Tesco? The claim is that Tesco has been underpaying its store staff. Under the Equality Act, an employer is required to pay employees of different sexes the same amount if they do “work of equal value”. (1/2)

In this case, we say that the predominantly female store staff do work of equal value to the predominantly male distribution centre staff. Distribution centre staff are paid as much as £3 per hour more than store staff. We say Tesco is breaking the law. (2/2)

FAQ: Do I have to be a member of a union to claim? No. You can register to be part of the claim whether or not you are a member of a union.

FAQ: How many people have joined the claim? There are currently around 50,000 store workers bringing equal pay claims against Tesco.

FAQ: What about other supermarkets? Tesco is not the only supermarket facing an equal pay challenge. There are cases presently being brought against Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. (1/2)

Of the three cases, the furthest advanced is Asda where their claimants have established that their jobs may be compared to the jobs of their warehouse/depot colleagues. (2/2)