‘Significant’ equal pay risks remain at Southampton despite ‘stabilised’ finances

Equal pay claims are a “significant risk” to Southampton City Council as the authority has faced an “immediate priority to avoid a section 114 notice” over the past year, according to a Local Government Association (LGA) corporate peer challenge report.

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The report, which was considered by the authority’s Cabinet this week (27 May), stated that original forecasts of equal pay claims estimated at £52m

‘Significant’ equal pay risks remain at Southampton despite ‘stabilised’ finances

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