So, what’s the big deal? It means we, Fife Gingerbread, are committed to offering our staff safe and secure jobs! Becoming a Living Hours Employer means we are committed to providing: š At least 4 weeksā notice for every shift (and guaranteed payment if we need to cancel within that period). ā° A minimum of … Read more
Children 1st has accredited as a Living Wage employer. Children 1st is a charity that protects children, keeps them safe, loved and well and together with their families by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Children 1st receive a minimum hourly wage of Ā£12 per hour. … Read more
Four Pillars, a charity supporting the LGBT+ community in mental, emotional, physical and sexual health matters, has become the first Living Hours accredited employer in Aberdeen City.Ā Four Pillars has been an accredited Living Wage employer since 2021 and this announcement of their commitment to Living Hours further demonstrates the importance they place on setting … Read more
By Donna Hutchison In-work poverty is a signiļ¬cant issue that aļ¬ects individuals and families, despite being employed. We know that in Scotland 54% of the working-age population in poverty live in working households, and over two-thirds of children in poverty, have at least one parent in work. With the cost-of-living crisis aļ¬ecting us all, more … Read more
Dundee United Community Trust has become accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Trust receive a minimum hourly wage of Ā£10.90 per hour. This rate is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at Ā£10.42 per hour (from 1 April 2023). … Read more
People and communities need our support more than ever. Many of us will be tightening our belts this Christmas. For some, the unprecedented cost of living crisis means going without altogether. No Christmas dinner, no gifts, no festive cheer. If you can, please consider making a donation to charity this Christmas. We have compiled a … Read more
Liam Stevenson is co-founders of Time for Inclusive Education – Scotlandās award-winning LGBT Inclusive Education charity. Tell us about your organisation and your role.Ā I’m a Co-Founder and Director of Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) we are Scotland’s LGBT Inclusive Education charity, and alongside my fellow Director Jordan we were the people who led the … Read more
Kanzen Karate has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Dundee based charity receive a minimum hourly wage of Ā£9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly higher than … Read more
Scottish Autism, the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland, are celebrating their commitment to the real Living Wage. The charity is part of a growing number of employers across Scotland and the UK that have pledged to pay staff a wage which has been independently calculated to meet the rising cost of living. Employers … Read more
Childrenās Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has recently accredited as a real Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at CHAS receive a minimum hourly wage of Ā£9.90 per hour. This new Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly higher … Read more