Trinity employment barrister Richard Stubbs was instructed on behalf of over 100 female trade union backed Claimants in their equal pay claims against Knowsley Council.
The genuine material factor(GMF) defence hearing commenced on 4th February 2013. On 26th February 2013, after the evidence of several witnesses had been heard, the Respondent conceded and withdrew the GMF defences. The Claimants now have only to demonstrate equal value with their comparators in order to receive substantial sums of back pay owed to them.
Richard Stubbs is a member of Trinity Chambers' Employment, Business, Chancery, Judicial Review and Agriculture practice groups. Richard, who is also trained in Commercial Mediation, was recognised in the most recent editions of Chambers UK and Legal 500, particularly for his employment and equal pay practice -
"Sources were quick to highlight Stubbs' "superb" advocacy and mastery of cases. Highly regarded for his work for claimants in equal pay cases, he maintains a broad employment practice." Chambers UK 2013 , "an extremely strong and persuasive advocate" Legal 500 2012.