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)
Precarious pay and uncertain hours: insecure work in the UK Labour Market
Our latest report on insecure work in the UK analyses the scale, nature and impact of insecure work on workers. We find that more focus should be placed on job quality to improve the nature of work, and particularly, the experience of the UK’s low paid and insecure workforce.
The Living Hours Index
The Living Hours Index provides an important new perspective on insecure work, building on previous research by the Living Wage Foundation and others on the scale and impact of insecure and unstable work.
Living Hours accredited Employers:
The below employers are leading the way on security of hours alongside a real Living Wage.
144 Living Hours Employers
WM Donald Civil Engineering Contractors
WM Donald is a civil engineering contractor working on projects across the North of Scotland.It’s great that WM Donald Civil Engineering Contractors is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Elica Limited
Founded in 2007 and based in Cambridge, UK, Elica provides support and development services for an established Patient Administration System, while developing nIt’s great that Elica Limited is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Recclesia Ltd
Recclesia is a historic building conservation contractor & consultancy with expertise in stonemasonry, stained glass, timber conservation & metalwork.It’s great that Recclesia Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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CHAP
Provides free, independent advice and information on housing, welfare rights and debt issues to residents across North Ayrshire.It’s great that CHAP is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@CHAP_adviceCelebrate this on Twitter
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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Close the Gap
Close the Gap is Scotland's policy and advocacy organisation working on women's labour market equality.It’s great that Close the Gap is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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BESPOKE TRAFFIC & HIGHWAY SOLUTIONS LTD
We are a vehicle converter and manufacturer and vehicle hire companyIt’s great that BESPOKE TRAFFIC & HIGHWAY SOLUTIONS LTD is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Alexander Manufacturing
Alexander Manufacturing is a luxury garment manufacturer specialising in coat making for the fashion and apparel industry located in ScotlandIt’s great that Alexander Manufacturing is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Salford Credit Union
Not for profit financial services for local people- affordable loans and secure savings, building individual and community financial resilienceIt’s great that Salford Credit Union is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@cuSalfordCelebrate this on Twitter
Muckle Media
A full service PR and marketing agency working within a wide range of sectors to deliver creative and impactful campaigns.It’s great that Muckle Media is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@mucklemediaCelebrate this on Twitter
ACS
Europe's Largest Hirewear Care Provider Proven, responsive, sustainable, back-end fulfillment specialist enabling a fashion rental eco-revolution.It’s great that ACS is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@ACSClothingCelebrate this on Twitter
Hanover Healthfoods
Keeping the people of Edinburgh healthy since 1904 in our well-stocked shop with the best staff!It’s great that Hanover Healthfoods is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@hanoverhealthCelebrate this on Twitter
Wirehouse Employer Services
Wirehouse provide HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety advice & support to employers across the UK.It’s great that Wirehouse Employer Services is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Mackman Group
Award winning professional services; "Mackman Branding & Marketing Agency", "Mackman Research Market Research Agency", and "Red Kite HR Services"It’s great that Mackman Group is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
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Social Print and Copy CIC
A Social Enterprise that provides printing & photocopying technology with transparency, a fair price & surplus returned to our sector.It’s great that Social Print and Copy CIC is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
socialprintandcopyCelebrate this on Twitter
Stirk Lambert & Co
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSIt’s great that Stirk Lambert & Co is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Greater Manchester Poverty Action
Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) is a not-for-profit organisation that works to address poverty across Greater Manchester.It’s great that Greater Manchester Poverty Action is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@GMPovertyActionCelebrate this on Twitter
KeyPlus Security Ltd
KeyPlus provide mobile response security services across the North West of England. Services include: Key Holding, Alarm Response, Mobile Patrols.It’s great that KeyPlus Security Ltd is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@keyplusCelebrate this on Twitter
Salford CVS
Salford CVS supports the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector with information, advice, development support and access to funding.It’s great that Salford CVS is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@SalfordCVSCelebrate this on Twitter
WEEE (Scotland) Limited
Established 2013 on the principles of Circular Economy. Using creative thinking & innovation to reduce the Environmental impact of WEEE recycling.It’s great that WEEE (Scotland) Limited is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Red Rock Communications
We offer help and provide solutions in all areas of telecommunications.It’s great that Red Rock Communications is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Haven Home Care (UK) Ltd.
Founded in April 2014, Haven Care is a care provider located in Neath Port Talbot. Our people's reputation for high quality care, is second to none.It’s great that Haven Home Care (UK) Ltd. is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
Riverside Credit Union
A not-for profit, member-owned, financial co-operative for the benefit of a group of members who share a common bond living or working in LiverpoolIt’s great that Riverside Credit Union is an accredited Living Hours Employer working with @LivingWageUK to provide secure working hours alongside a real Living Wage.
@RiversideCUCelebrate this on Twitter
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.
