Thousands of Sainsbury’s store workers may be entitled to compensation as they were unfairly paid less than distribution centre employees. If you’ve worked in a Sainsbury’s store, you might have a claim. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand the Sainsbury’s wage dispute.

Understanding the issue 

The Sainsbury’s equal pay claim argues store workers, who are mostly women, have been paid less than distribution centre workers, who are mostly men, despite the work being of equal value. This legal action seeks to correct that unfair pay gap. 

What compensation can Sainsbury’s workers get for equal pay? 

Even though Sainsbury’s has recently increased wages, this does not compensate for past underpayment. The legal action is focused on back pay owed for previous years, so it’s still worth making a claim. 

The Sainsbury’s equal pay claim isn’t just for women. Men can also be part of it. The case is about equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender. And, even if you’ve left your job at Sainsbury’s, you may still be eligible, as long as you worked there within the last six years.  

It won’t cost you anything upfront to join the Sainsbury’s equal pay claim 

The claim is being run on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, meaning you won’t have to pay anything unless the case is successful. If you win, an agreed percentage of your compensation will go towards legal fees. You’ll be fully informed about this ‘success fee’ before you join the Sainsbury’s equal pay claim.  

If the claim succeeds, you could receive thousands of pounds in back pay for the unfair wage difference. The amount will depend on how long you worked at Sainsbury’s.  

How to claim equal pay from Sainsbury’s

You could have a claim if: 

• You are currently employed as a Sainsbury’s store worker, OR 

• You have worked as a Sainsbury’s store worker in the last six years  

You must also have been paid an hourly wage. 

If you have a claim, register your interest and we’ll connect you with a UK law firm running a Sainsbury’s equal pay group action.