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 BusinessWhat are the requirements for this Proof Point?
Criteria
- 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
Information you'll need to share in this Proof Point
- Living wage in the country of employment
What documents do I need to supply?
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
Who can verify this Proof Point?
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Auditing organisation
- Accounting firm