Next really spent thirty million in court fees just to prove that paying women less is a hobby, not a policy.
Next wins legal battle to avoid £30m equal pay bill
Next has successfully overturned a landmark equal pay ruling, freeing the retail giant from a potential £30 million payout. The Court of Appeal sided with the company in a long-running dispute over store staff compensation. For now, the company dodges a massive liability, proving that expensive legal counsel is always a better investment than fair wages.
Source: Next wins legal battle to avoid £30m equal pay bill — BBC
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