Providing security of hours alongside a real Living Wage.
The campaign for a real Living Wage has ensured hundreds of thousands of workers are earning a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. But millions of low paid workers are also struggling to get the hours they need to make ends meet. That’s why the Living Wage Foundation has developed a new standard of what good looks like for those employers that can offer ‘Living Hours’ alongside a real Living Wage.
Our Living Hours standard calls on employers to provide the right to
Decent notice periods for shifts: of at least 4 weeks’ notice, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period
The right to a contract that reflects accurate hours worked
A guaranteed minimum of 16 hours a week (unless the worker requests otherwise)
The Living Hours Index
The Living Hours Index provides an important new perspective on insecure work which shows that irregular working hours often lead to insecure and precarious working practices which negatively impact employees.
Low paid workers and the growth of insecure work
This report looks at the scale of insecure and low paid work in the UK, the impact of Covid-19 on insecure workers and includes polling which reveals the impact of short notice periods for shifts.
Living Hours accredited Employers:
The below employers are leading the way on security of hours alongside a real Living Wage.
122 Living Hours Employers
Molke Ltd
Manufacturer and online retailer of women's underwear and other garmentsIt’s great that Molke Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Weaver and Bomfords
From office equipment and supplies to interior design, whatever your office needs, we’ll be happy to help.It’s great that Weaver and Bomfords is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Electrosteel UK
Distributor of ductile iron pipes, fittings and connectorsIt’s great that Electrosteel UK is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Creative Concern Limited
Marketing & Communications agencyIt’s great that Creative Concern Limited is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Commsave Credit Union
A financial services cooperative for people working in communications/logistics, civil service, fishing industry and those who live or work in Northamptonshire.It’s great that Commsave Credit Union is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
The Third Sector Interface (TSI) for AberdeenshireIt’s great that Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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SSE plc
SSE plc is a British electric utility companyIt’s great that SSE plc is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Enabled Living Healthcare
Enabled Living Healthcare provides community equipment, trusted assessor and sensory assessment rehabilitation services to residentsIt’s great that Enabled Living Healthcare is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Weleda UK
Established in 1921, and now present in over 50 countries, Weleda is a world-leading manufacturer of certified natural cosmetics & pharmaceuticals.It’s great that Weleda UK is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Good Ventures Ltd.
Good Ventures is an ethical beauty manufacturer. We make organic and vegan beauty products for skin, body and hair by hand in our eco studio in Herts.It’s great that Good Ventures Ltd. is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Claremont Group Interiors Ltd
We are a leading provider of workplace consultancy, interior design, furniture and fit-out solutions for the commercial sectorIt’s great that Claremont Group Interiors Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Europia
Europia is the only Greater Manchester Charity that works for the benefit of E.U. Citizens.It’s great that Europia is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Firstplay Dietary Foods
Manufacturer of foods for special medical purposesIt’s great that Firstplay Dietary Foods is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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CJM Project Financial Management Ltd
Provide accountancy, consultancy, training and advisory services to SME's, Business Gateway, Local Authorities.It’s great that CJM Project Financial Management Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Cardinal Maritime Group
It’s great that Cardinal Maritime Group is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Doig+Smith Ltd
A Scottish based multi-disciplinary surveying firm serving the UK.It’s great that Doig+Smith Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@doigandsmithCelebrate this on Twitter
Manchester Alliance for Community Care Ltd
It’s great that Manchester Alliance for Community Care Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Hunts Food Group
The Hunts Food Group are a wholesaler & manufacturer of food products in the retail & catering industry and operate in retail outlets and hospitalityIt’s great that Hunts Food Group is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Dear Green Coffee Roasters
A Glasgow based speciality coffee roastery, sourcing and supplying coffee, barista training and equipment across the UK.It’s great that Dear Green Coffee Roasters is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Levett Consultancy Ltd
Levett Consultancy are experts in enabling digital transformation using the latest cloud technology, based on our core ethos of ‘Keeping Technology Simple’.It’s great that Levett Consultancy Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Manufacturers, Importers & Distributors of Quality Contract Bedding, Fire Retardant Fabrics, Towels, Curtaining & Household TextilesIt’s great that Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Datagraphic
Print and present online sensitive financial and transactional documentsIt’s great that Datagraphic is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
SCVO is the membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.It’s great that Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Boo Coaching & Consulting
Boo Coaching & Consulting Limited is a world-class organisation providing internationally recognised executive coaching and learning solutions.It’s great that Boo Coaching & Consulting is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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