Workers
Living Wage
This business pays all its employees a living wage. A living wage is when a worker's net income allows them to support their household with a decent standard of living. This amount varies depending on the worker's location, their employment pattern and who is in their household.
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product BusinessCriteria
- This only applies to employees who are paid a regular wage by the business
- This must include all full time and part-time employees, including interns
- The living wage calculations will rely on the calculations of existing organisations or legal entities
Publication Requirements
- Living wage in the country of employment
Accepted Evidence
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Letter from the company accounting firm confirming all employees receive a living wage
Accepted Verifiers
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Auditing organisation
- Accounting firm
