Two Rivers Veterinary Practice in Biggar joins more than 2,700 employers across Scotland, and 100 in South Lanarkshire, who are now accredited with the Living Wage scheme, which is supported by South Lanarkshire Council. Living Wage accreditation formally recognises and celebrates employers who choose to go further than the government minimum. Owner of the Two Rivers Veterinary Practice, Trevor … Read more
Energy solutions group, SMS plc, has today announced its accreditation as a Living Hours Employer. The Glasgow-headquartered companyâs Living Hours commitment will see its employees guaranteed: At least 4 weeksâ notice of shifts, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this period; The right to a contract that reflects accurate hours worked; A minimum of 16 … Read more
By Ash Regan, Minister for Community Safety and MSP for Edinburgh Eastern I decided to enter politics in 2016 because I wanted to stand up for the people of Edinburgh Eastern and to help make Scotland a better country. One way we can build a better nation is by supporting more people out of poverty. … Read more
Dundeeâs Living Wage employers gathered to celebrate the Cityâs Living Wage progress and set ambitious targets for the future. Despite the economic impact of the pandemic, the Living Wage movement in Dundee has continued grow. There are now over 100 employers in the city that pay the real Living Wage and almost 20000 people in … Read more
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. … Read more
Leuchie House has today accredited as a Living Wage employer, joining a movement of over 2,700 Scottish based employers. This commitment will see everyone working at Leuchie House receive a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This … Read more
By Gail Irvine, Living Wage Scotland Manager The catchphrase of this year’s International Womenâs Day is #BreakTheBias. We are asked to âImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.â Such a world feels hard to envisage from where we are today. However, if we consider how much womenâs equality has … Read more