How to make a Claim

Before lodging a claim

You may wish to approach your employer informally in order to raise your concerns with them.  Their initial response will probably confirm to you whether it is likely that you may have a claim.  It is also possible that you may be able to reach an agreement with your employer without resorting to an Employment Tribunal.  

If you don’t get the response you want from your employer

Talk to the people you think may be paid more than you – they may be willing to tell you their rate of pay.

You could also talk to colleagues in your job role to see if they also think that they are being underpaid.  This will help you if you bring a claim.   Employment disputes can often be resolved by negotiation with the employer, therefore, the larger the group of employees raising an issue, the easier it is to negotiate with your employer.  The firm Leigh Day & Co is a specialist in handling group claims.

Making a Claim

The following pages outline the process involved in making a claim.