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British Coal Corporation v Smith and Others: HL 23 May 1996

The phrase ‘common terms of employment’ means broadly comparable terms. There is no need for them to be identical, and the phrase should be construed liberally, though there can be no general commonality where there is no commonality in terms and conditions between comparative establishments.Lord Slynn said that the terms had to be sufficiently similar … Continue reading British Coal Corporation v Smith and Others: HL 23 May 1996

Glasgow City Council and Others v Marshall and Others: HL 8 Feb 2000

Although instructors in special schools, carried out work of a broadly similar nature to qualified teachers, and the majority were women, they were not entitled to an equality of pay clause, since there was no evidence of sex discrimination, and the employers were not required under the section to establish a good reason for the … Continue reading Glasgow City Council and Others v Marshall and Others: HL 8 Feb 2000