Equal pay information request letter

Use this letter if you suspect you are paid less than colleagues of the opposite sex doing the same or comparable work. In many countries you have a right to ask for pay information, and new pay transparency rules are strengthening these rights in the EU.

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This is general information to help you understand your options — not legal advice. Laws change and depend on your circumstances; before you act, check with an official body, a union, a legal aid service or a lawyer. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Tips

Check whether a formal pay information or pay transparency procedure applies in your country or company, and whether it has a set response time.
Note your own pay history, job description and any evidence of what comparable colleagues earn, without breaching confidentiality rules.
A union representative or works council can often help, and may have access to pay data.
Keep a copy of your request and the date you sent it, as time limits may apply to any claim.

Equal pay information request letter

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