Have you lost money because Sainsbury’s didn’t pay you fairly? If so, Join the Sainsbury’s equal pay claim to get the justice and compensation you deserve.
*Our partner law firms work on a no-win, no-fee basis. You’ll only pay if your claim succeeds. Fees may apply if you cancel after the cooling-off period or breach your agreement. All terms are clearly explained before joining. Join the Claim isn’t a law firm, we help connect you with a regulated UK firm running this group action.
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Overview
Sainsbury’s is accused of illegally paying its distribution centre employees more than its store workers. Lawyers have launched group action claims to help affected employees get back the wages they should have received. If successful, this legal action could result in Sainsbury’s having to pay thousands of pounds in backpay to its workers.
The pay differences at Sainsbury’s may be linked to gender, but both male and female employees on the shop floor could have a claim. Your compensation could increase for every hour worked from the day you join until the case concludes. Sign up now to ensure the maximum payout possible!
At a glance
Deadline
Average estimated claim value
£5,000 +
Backpay due
Up to 6 years
*According to various sources. However, each claim is based on its merits, and awards may differ.
If you answer yes to either of the following, live in England, Wales, or Scotland, and were paid an hourly rate, you could have a NO-WIN, NO- FEE Sainsbury’s compensation claim.
Are you currently employed as a Sainsbury’s store worker?
Have you been employed as a Sainsbury’s store worker in the last 6 years?
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.
Answer a few quick questions to see if you could qualify to join the claim. It only takes a few minutes and helps confirm if you may be eligible.
We’ll show you which regulated UK law firm will handle your claim before any details are shared, so you can review their information and decide if you’d like to continue.
If you choose to proceed, you’ll complete your registration with the law firm. They’ll handle your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis and keep you updated every step of the way.*
Despite doing jobs of equal value, Sainsbury’s pays its store staff as much as £3 an hour less than its distribution centre staff. Lawyers claim this is a breach of the Equality Act 2010, which states that employers must pay employees in comparable roles equally.
No. While the supermarket giant pays its (predominantly male) warehouse staff more than its (predominantly female) store workers, both men and women can join the Sainsbury’s equal pay claim.
Yes. If you have worked at a Sainsbury’s store at any time in the last six years, you may be eligible to make an equal pay claim.
No, your employer cannot fire you, or treat you any differently for joining an equal pay claim.
If you are currently working or have previously worked at a Sainsbury’s store at any time in the last six years, you may qualify to make an equal pay claim.
You might have been underpaid by £1 to £3 per hour. When multiplied by the hours you’ve worked over the past six years, this could amount to thousands of pounds in compensation. Most claimants are seeking over £5,000, with some claims potentially reaching upwards of £24,000.
The value of your claim will depend on factors such as the hours you’ve worked, how long you’ve been employed, and the roles used for comparison in the case.
If you’re still employed at Sainsbury’s, the claim may also seek to secure an increase in your hourly rate and future pay.
In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by an organisation’s law breaking, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove that there is strength in numbers. At Join the Claim, we bring consumers and law firms together to ensure these group actions are as powerful as possible.
We won’t charge you a single penny. And we ensure any law firms we connect you with operate on a no-win-no-fee basis.
However, fees may apply if you cancel after the cooling-off period or breach your agreement.
If you win, the law firm will either take its fees from your compensation payment or recover them from the defendants.
All terms are clearly explained before joining.
A no-win, no-fee agreement means you don’t pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This makes it easier and more affordable to take part in group litigation. However, T&Cs apply.
Want the full picture, including what to check before signing? Read our complete guide to no win, no fee agreements here.
No, we’re not a law firm. We help individuals find and join group action claims being run by our partner UK law firms.
August 2024
Next lost a legal claim comparing the pay of warehouse and shop floor staff. This case has significant repercussions for Sainsbury’s equal pay claim.
April 2023
Sainsbury’s bid to halt an equal pay lawsuit on a technicality was thrown out by the Court of Appeal.
September 2021
The supermarket conceded the roles done by shop floor workers were comparable to those by higher-paid warehouse staff. Sainsbury’s case now rests on its ability to show that the roles are not of equal value, or that the reason for the pay difference is not based on gender.
2015
Female shop floor workers launched an equal pay claim against Sainsbury's.
We’ll provide more updates on this case as they happen.
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