Material factor defence evaporates when justification disappears

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  Benveniste v University of Southampton [1989] IRLR 122 CA (1 other report)

  • Benveniste v University of Southampton

    Date:

    1 March 1989

    In Benveniste v University of Southampton [1989] IRLR 122 CA, the Court of Appeal held that once the reason which led to a woman being paid less than a man employed on equal work has been removed, it is no longer possible for an employer to justify the difference in pay under s.1(3) of the Equal Pay Act.