Launched in 2012, the Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign aims to encourage local businesses to voluntarily pay all employees a decent hourly rate.
Set independently and updated annually the Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK and is the amount that allows a person to live, rather than just survive. The new rate is announced every November during Living Wage week and businesses are given until 1st April to implement the new rate which is currently £9.30 per hour
Our aim is to support and encourage local businesses to voluntarily commit to paying their employees the Living Wage. If you are already paying the Living Wage you can sign up here to show your business’ commitment and then display a Brighton & Hove Living Wage logo on your premises, marketing materials and website. See here who has signed up already.
If you are not paying the Living Wage but would like to join the 578 businesses that currently do, please contact us here for advice and support.
Everyone who works deserves to receive a wage by which they can live and not be exploited.
"Trickle down economics does not work. Only by paying workers more can we increase prosperity across the board. In my opinion the minimum wage should be £10 in 2015."
Because Lewes and Brighton are expensive places to live and I'd like my staff to thrive not just survive.
"At Fruitmedia we are proud to be part of the Living Wage Campaign as we feel it recognises the importance of staff by rewarding the hard work they put into the business. The Living Wage Campaign also benefits the wider community and we would encourage all businesses to join."
"It’s a positive move for employers to consider the living wage. Brighton’s a great place to live and work, but not cheap. The living wage could make a big difference to a lot of people for whom the city is their home."
