UK Act of Parliament
1970
United Kingdom
Equal Pay Act 1970
At a glance
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What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Browse 21 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Meaning of “political office” in section 1(6C)(a)
Procedure before tribunal in certain cases.
(1) Where on a complaint or reference made to an...
“Qualifying date” under section 2(4)
“Arrears date” in proceedings in England and Wales under section 2(5)
Determination of “period” in proceedings in Scotland under section 2(5)
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Agricultural wages orders.
Exclusion from ss. 1 to 5 of pensions
Service pay.
Service pay and conditions.
“Qualifying date” under section 7A(8)
“Arrears date” in proceedings in England and Wales under section 7A(9)
Determination of “period” in proceedings in Scotland under section 7A(9)
Questioning of employer
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Commencement.
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Short title, interpretation and extent.
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Statutory body responsible for enforcing equality and non-discrimination laws. Provides guidance on the Equality Act 2010, conducts inquiries, and can take enforcement …
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