Living Wage

Question

The Government considers the expert and independent advice of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) when setting the statutory minimum wage rates. The LPC has gained international respect for their high-quality work. The key distinction between the statutory minimum rates and rates such as the Living Wage Foundation’s Voluntary Living Wage, is that LPC calculations consider the impact on businesses and the economy. We commend employers who pay above the National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage when they can afford to do so.