North Lanarkshire
There past few months has witnessed a big increase in the number of A4ES clients in North Lanarkshire Council and the total is now fast approaching 3,000 - 2,965 and counting to be precise.
But at some point, probably soon, A4ES will draw a line and decide not to take on any more additional clients or claims which is exactly what happened in South Lanarkshire last year.
But at some point, probably soon, A4ES will draw a line and decide not to take on any more additional clients or claims which is exactly what happened in South Lanarkshire last year.
So while there still time to get things moving now because the opportunity won't be there permanently.
New NLC Claims (7 May 2014)
A4ES has sent out well over 250 information packs to people in North Lanarkshire over the past two weeks, potential new clients who have still to register equal pay claims against North Lanarkshire Council.
Now some of these individuals have asked whether they need to take up their own claim - won't they just get the same settlement if and when the Council finally concedes defeat?
Well the answer to that question is No, as lots of people in South Lanarkshire have recently found out to their cost.
The only way for people to protect their interests is to register an individual equal pay claim which is then valid for five years going back in time from the date a person registers an equal pay claim with the Employment Tribunals.
For example, if a claim were registered today (May 2014) the claim would cover the period from May 2009 until the date it is finally settled.
In other words delaying the date is affecting the value of a claim because the 'meter' doesn't start running until a claim is registered with the Employment Tribunals.
Now some of these individuals have asked whether they need to take up their own claim - won't they just get the same settlement if and when the Council finally concedes defeat?
Well the answer to that question is No, as lots of people in South Lanarkshire have recently found out to their cost.
The only way for people to protect their interests is to register an individual equal pay claim which is then valid for five years going back in time from the date a person registers an equal pay claim with the Employment Tribunals.
For example, if a claim were registered today (May 2014) the claim would cover the period from May 2009 until the date it is finally settled.
In other words delaying the date is affecting the value of a claim because the 'meter' doesn't start running until a claim is registered with the Employment Tribunals.
DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND
REGISTER AN EQUAL PAY CLAIM WITH
ACTION 4 EQUALITY SCOTLAND
TODAY
Contact Action 4 Equality Scotland:
Phone:0131 652 7366
Email: enquiries@action4equality.co.uk
