By Christine McCaig, Living Wage Projects Coordinator Employment should free people from the grip of in-work poverty however, the reality is that for many people, being in work does not guarantee financial security. As we begin our recovery from what has been one of the most testing times in recent history, we need to work together … Read more
Scottish Employers become Living Hours accredited, while Almost Two-Fifths of Working Adults Given Less Than a Week’s Notice of Working Hours Scottish based energy firm SSE and 1st Alliance Credit Union have become the latest accredited Living Hours employers in the UK. Their accreditation means that, in addition to paying their staff the real Living … Read more
Living Wage Scotland welcomes today’s announcement that Scottish based Standard Life Aberdeen, along with Aviva have become the UK’s first accredited Living Hours Employers. Their accreditation means that, in addition to paying their staff the real Living Wage of £9.30 in the UK or £10.75 in London, they will provide them with a guaranteed and … Read more