What is the Living Wage ?
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I was reading in the news paper this morning that the government are planning to announce a 5.7 % rise to the living wage but there living wage rise will take a persons over the age of 23 to £9.21 an hour BUT looking at the National living wage foundation currently if your not in London companies signed up to the foundation are currently paying a minimum £9.50 and inside of London its £10.85. Does this create confusion and shouldn't the inferior rate of pay be forced to have another name as I don't know about you but I find it misleading or at best as I said creates confusion .What are your thoughts?
Doesn't matter how much they go up people will still struggle my dad is at the point heat or eat
SilverSurfer its gonna be the same for alot of people I won't lie I struggle I'm not working at the moment because I'm a full time mum I was still in the same situation before I had my baby
Leannexxx It is and sadly the people in power who could change things simply don't give a s***
The "Living wage foundation" is voluntarily paid by over 7,000 UK employers. It is important not to mix with the Government National Minimum and Living wages, and they are different things.
The Living Wage Foundation calculates what they believe is a fair wage for people meeting their needs every year. The companies voluntarily choose to be part of it, and you can try to get your company involved too.
Thank you so much for sharing this . I was only asking as my wife works and she is on the minimum wage and what you have shared and the description has helped me and my wife understand.Thank you kikogpe and have a good day .
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