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Lynn Anderson Living Wage Scotland Lynn. Anderson@povertyalliance. org 07505489483 Fife Social Enterprise Network 4

Lynn Anderson Living Wage Scotland Lynn. Anderson@povertyalliance. org 07505489483 Fife Social Enterprise Network 4 th June 2020

 • Living Wage Accreditation • Learnings from lockdown • The role of the

• Living Wage Accreditation • Learnings from lockdown • The role of the real Living Wage in a post Covid-19 economy

Requirements for accreditation: 1. All directly employed staff aged 18 and over are paid

Requirements for accreditation: 1. All directly employed staff aged 18 and over are paid at least the real Living Wage (£ 9. 30 per hour) 2. All contracted workers who regularly work on are paid at least the real Living Wage (£ 9. 30 per hour)

Learnings from lockdown 1. New employers continue to sign up (50 new employers since

Learnings from lockdown 1. New employers continue to sign up (50 new employers since lockdown, over 1700 in total) 2. Employers report broader benefits of values-led decision making 3. Continued challenges with business support, cashflow, consumer confidence 4. Accreditation guidance on furloughing, fees, wage uplifts and supply chains has helped support our network 5. Employers long term commitment to real Living Wage remains strong

The real Living Wage in a post Covid-19 economy: More important than ever! •

The real Living Wage in a post Covid-19 economy: More important than ever! • Rise in poverty levels • Alongside potential freeze of statutory wage increases • The Living Wage is calculated according to what employees and their families need to live, and improves quality of life • Groundswell of support for real Living Wage for Key Workers • Need for sustainable wage models that value people as the priority asset

Questions?

Questions?