Doig + Smith has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. The Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this … Read more
More employers are becoming Living Hours accredited in Scotland, with Bruichladdich Distillery the latest company the make this commitment. Based on Islay, Bruichladdich is the first distillery to be accredited in the United Kingdom. The Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 … Read more
J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd has accredited as a Living Wage employer. In Scotland, more than 14% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage – around 330,000 jobs. Despite this, J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd has committed to pay the real Living Wage and deliver a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work. … Read more
Farne Salmon has become accredited as a Living Wage employer. Farne Salmon, based in Duns, is the largest private employer in the Scottish Borders and employs over 700 people. In Scotland, more than 14% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage – around 330,000 jobs. Despite this, Farne Salmon has committed to … Read more
W M Donald Ltd is the latest Living Hours accredited employer in Scotland. The Stonehaven-based company has been an accredited Living Wage employer since 2021. This announcement of their commitment to Living Hours further demonstrates the importance they place on setting standards on fair work. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living … Read more
Quarriers is a leading Scottish health and social care charity dedicated to transforming the lives of people with support needs. In 2021, the organisation celebrated its 150th anniversary. In this blog, the Director of People and Technology, Alistair Dickson, explains why it is so important that social care providers continue to be funded to pay … Read more