This Living Wage Week, Alba Facilities Services are celebrating becoming an accredited Living Hours employer.
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 notice period.
Living Hours employers also provide a guaranteed minimum of 16 hours every week (unless the worker requests otherwise), and a contract that accurately reflects hours worked.
Alba Facilities Services has been an accredited Living Wage employer since 2019. This announcement of their commitment to Living Hours further demonstrates the importance they place on setting standards for fair work.
Ian McCall, Managing Director, said:
“At Alba Facilities Services, we believe that fair work is about dignity, stability, and respect. That’s why we’ve committed not only to the real Living Wage, but also to the Living Hours standard. By guaranteeing predictable shifts, minimum weekly hours, and fair contracts, we’re ensuring our team has the security they need to plan their lives with confidence. This is a natural extension of our values and a reflection of how much we care about the wellbeing of our staff.”
Adam Walker, Bid Coordinator said:
“I was excited to hear that Alba is now accredited as a Living Hours employer. Working for an employer that prioritises job security and financial wellbeing for the team helps me feel able to thrive in my role and be my best self both at work and in my personal life.”
Rachel Morrison-McCormick, Projects Coordinator, Living Wage Scotland said:
“There are thousands of Scottish-based employers that are committed to paying at least the real Living Wage, and it’s fantastic to see Alba Facilities Services take further steps to protect their workers from low pay and insecure work by becoming Living Hours accredited.
The values that led them to commit to the real Living Wage are the same values that have led to this expanded commitment to fair work at a time when workers need it most.”
Research published by the Living Wage Foundation showed that over 9% of workers in Scotland are in insecure work and paid below the Living Wage. This is approximately 250,000 workers. The Living Hours standard was created to ensure that people have predictable working patterns and income, enabling them to better plan their lives.