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Equal Pay Grievance Letter Template
How to formally challenge unequal pay compared to a colleague doing equal work — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Discrimination & Equality · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to formally challenge unequal pay compared to a colleague doing equal work, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong equal pay grievance should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- State it is a formal equal pay grievance
- Identify the comparator doing equal work
- Set out the pay difference
- Argue the work is of equal value
- Request disclosure of pay information
- Request a meeting to resolve the matter
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