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Next Wins Appeal on Warehouse Worker Pay
7 Sep
Summary
- Next successfully appealed a landmark equal pay ruling.
- Warehouse workers can continue to be paid more than sales staff.
- The ruling overturns a key aspect of a two-year-old decision.
British clothing retailer Next has secured a victory in an appeal, successfully challenging a significant aspect of an equal pay ruling from two years ago. This allows the company to maintain its current pay structure, where warehouse workers receive higher wages than sales consultants.
The appeal's success means a key part of the landmark ruling has been overturned. This decision impacts the ongoing efforts to standardize pay across different roles within the company.
As of September 7, 2026, the situation stands with Next permitted to continue its differentiated pay policy for its staff. This outcome reverses a previous judgment that had mandated changes to the existing pay disparity.
