If you currently work at a Tesco store, or worked there within the last 6 years, you may be eligible to join an ongoing equal pay claim.
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Overview
The Tesco equal pay claim is an ongoing legal claim involving current and former Tesco store workers.
Claims allege that some Tesco store workers may have been paid less than distribution centre workers doing work of equal value. The alleged pay differences may range from £1.72 to £6 per hour, depending on the role, period and individual circumstances.
If you currently work at a Tesco store, or worked there within the last 6 years, you can check whether you may be eligible to join the claim.
At a glance
Deadline
Alleged pay difference
£1.72 to £6 per hour
Workers involved
Around 60,000
Backpay period
Up to 6 years
If you answer yes to either of the following, you may be eligible to join the Tesco equal pay claim on a no-win, no-fee basis.
If you may be eligible, we’ll connect you with a specialist UK law firm handling Tesco equal pay claims so you can decide whether to continue.
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.*
The Tesco equal pay claim alleges that some Tesco store workers may have been paid less than distribution centre workers doing work of equal value.
Equal pay law allows workers to bring claims where they believe they have not received equal pay for equal work. Tesco has not been found liable, and the claim is ongoing.
No. While it is likely that the difference in pay is due to gender, both men and women may be able to join the Tesco equal pay claim as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, you may still be eligible if you worked at a Tesco store in England, Wales or Scotland within the last 6 years and were paid by the hour.
It is unlawful for an employer to treat someone unfairly because they have brought an equal pay claim. If you are concerned, the law firm can explain your rights before you decide whether to proceed.
You may be affected if you currently work at a Tesco store, or worked at a Tesco store within the last 6 years, and were paid by the hour.
You can complete the eligibility check to see whether you may qualify.
We cannot say exactly how much compensation you may receive. Any amount would depend on your individual circumstances, including your role, hours worked, length of employment and the outcome of the claim.
The alleged pay differences may range from £1.72 to £6 per hour, depending on the role, period and individual circumstances. The claim has also been reported as worth up to £4 billion overall, but this is an estimate and not a guarantee of any individual outcome.
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.
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May 2026
A major tribunal hearing began on 1 May 2026 in relation to the Tesco equal pay claim.
Later in May, the Court of Appeal said Tesco’s equal pay case could rely heavily on Tesco’s own training and operational documents when assessing what shop floor roles actually require workers to do. Tesco had argued the focus should be more on what staff did day-to-day in practice, rather than written materials, but most of those arguments were rejected.
The decision is seen as an important development for claimants.
August 2024
Next lost a legal claim comparing the pay of warehouse and shop floor staff. Lawyers believe this case has significant repercussions for the Tesco equal pay claim.
November 2023
The Tesco equal pay case took a significant step forward as six test cases moved to final hearing. By focusing on these six key cases, the tribunal expects to speed up the legal process for all Tesco equal pay claimants, possibly by several years.
February 2022
The law firm filed a further equal pay claim against Tesco on behalf of almost 2,000 employees for allegedly failing to pay its store workers a comparable wage to employees working in its distribution centres.
August 2021
A UK law firm filed equal pay claims against Tesco following a European Union court ruling that said EU Law could be applied to UK businesses. Representing nearly 10,000 claimants, the firm argued that affected workers were entitled to backdated equal pay in line with the hourly rate given to their male distribution centre colleagues.
June 2021
EU judges sided with Tesco workers after a UK tribunal sought guidance from the European Court of Justice in this matter. Supermarket bosses had argued that an EU law defining equal pay for work of equal value was not directly applicable in this case, but the EU judges disagreed.
2018
The first equal pay suit was filed against Tesco on behalf of female store workers who claimed they were being paid less than their male counterparts, despite doing jobs of equal value.
We’ll provide more updates on this case as they happen.
If you currently work at a Tesco store, or worked there within the last 6 years, you may be eligible to join the ongoing Tesco equal pay claim. Complete the eligibility check to find out whether you could qualify.
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