Defences and Remedies in Equal Pay Claims
5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This CIPD Level 5 video, part of unit 5OS01 Specialist Employment Law, explores the defences and remedies available in equal pay claims, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 2.2 on legal equal pay requirements. The video examines key principles of equal pay legislation, the primary defences organisations can raise against equal pay claims, and the remedies available to claimants, supported by relevant case law and practical compliance strategies. By watching this video, CIPD students will understand how to evaluate equal pay disputes, identify legitimate defences, and implement equal pay reviews to ensure their organisations remain compliant with employment law.
Assessment Criteria 2.2
Discuss the legal requirements of equal pay.
Indicative Content
The principles of equal pay; defences to equal pay claims; remedies; relevant cases; conducting equal pay reviews to ensure compliance.
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Video covering: Defences and Remedies in Equal Pay Claims
About 5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This unit considers key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.
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