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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the pay award for the Asda / GMB Pay Agreement 2026–2027?

  Under the Asda / GMB Pay Agreement 2026–2027, Asda store colleagues receive a headline rate of £13.15 per hour from 1 March 2026. This is above the National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour that came into effect on 1 April 2026. Store colleagues in the M25 / Greater London area receive a higher rate to reflect the increased cost of living. GMB, the recognised trade union for Asda workers, has continued to challenge the phasing of increases across the year.

• How is redundancy pay calculated for Asda workers under UK law?

  Asda workers are entitled to statutory redundancy pay under the Employment Rights Act 1996, s.162. The amount depends on age, length of service (up to 20 qualifying years) and weekly pay (capped at £700 per week from April 2026). Workers under 22 receive 0.5 weeks' pay per year; workers aged 22–40 receive 1 week per year; workers aged 41 and over receive 1.5 weeks' pay per year. The maximum statutory redundancy payment is £21,000. Any CBA enhancement above the statutory minimum should be confirmed with your GMB representative, as the Asda collective agreement terms are not publicly disclosed.

• How many days annual leave do Asda store colleagues get?

  All UK workers are entitled to a minimum of 28 days (5.6 weeks) paid annual leave per year under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Asda's contractual entitlement for store colleagues may exceed this — check your written contract or ask your GMB representative for the exact figure. Part-time colleagues receive a pro-rata entitlement based on their contracted hours. Note: Asda agreed to repay around 53,000 current and former workers for a holiday pay underpayment covering February 2024 to May 2025.

• What notice period are Asda employees entitled to?

  Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, s.86, Asda workers are entitled to a statutory minimum notice of 1 week per complete year of continuous employment (minimum 1 week, maximum 12 weeks). Your written contract of employment may specify a longer contractual notice period — this is the figure that applies if it exceeds the statutory minimum. If Asda makes a payment in lieu of notice (PILON) instead of requiring you to work the notice period, this may be subject to income tax and National Insurance contributions.

• Which pension scheme do Asda workers belong to?

  Asda is a private-sector employer. Store colleagues are enrolled in a defined contribution (DC) workplace pension under auto-enrolment rules (Pensions Act 2008). The minimum contributions are 5% of qualifying earnings from the employee and 3% from Asda (employer), based on earnings between £6,240 and £50,270 per year (the qualifying earnings band for 2026). Asda may contribute above the minimum — check your payslip or Asda People portal for your exact scheme details. Unlike public-sector defined benefit schemes, your retirement income will depend on the total contributions and investment returns.

• Does the Asda / GMB agreement provide enhanced redundancy above the statutory minimum?

  The full terms of the Asda / GMB collective agreement, including any enhanced redundancy provision, are not publicly disclosed. The statutory minimum under ERA 1996 s.162 (capped weekly pay at £700, up to 20 qualifying years) represents the legal floor. If your role is being made redundant, request a written breakdown from Asda HR and verify with your GMB representative whether any contractual enhancement applies in your situation.

• What is the National Living Wage from April 2026?

  The National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 21 and over increased to £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2026, a 9.9% rise. The National Minimum Wage for workers aged 18–20 is £10.00 per hour; for workers aged 16–17 and apprentices it is £7.55 per hour. Asda's 2026 rate of £13.15 per hour for store colleagues sits above the NLW, meaning Asda colleagues receive more than the legal minimum.

• What enhanced parental leave do Asda workers receive under the 2026 agreement?

  Under Asda's enhanced parental leave policy effective from 2025–2026: maternity and adoption leave was extended to 26 weeks at full contractual pay (up from 12 weeks); paternity leave was doubled to 4 weeks at full contractual pay (up from 2 weeks); a new kinship carers leave policy provides 26 weeks of paid leave; and a pregnancy loss policy provides 2 weeks of paid leave. These enhancements are separate from and above the statutory minimums under the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999.