On 1 April, the Living Wage rate goes into effect each year. Recalculated annually by the Living Wage Foundation and Resolution Foundation, in 2022 the Living Wage for Brighton & Hove is £12 per hour. Living Wage employers voluntarily commit to paying the Living Wage to employees and implementing the adjusted rate each year. The Living Wage is the amount of money people need to live based on cost of living and everyday needs.
The Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign has almost 800 businesses signed up and committed to paying the Living Wage. To mark the implementation of the new rate, here are four ways to showcase and support Living Wage employers in the community:
Now more than ever, the Living Wage is a vital part of the Brighton & Hove community. We can all do our part to support employees, businesses, and the broader community to make sure everyone is paid a fair, livable wage.
If you have any questions about the Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign, Living Wage businesses, or joining the Campaign, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
"We're proud to be part of the Living Wage Campaign and think that everybody deserves a fair wage for a fair days work. Many businesses say ‘our employees are our most important assets’; we believe that actions speak louder than words. We also believe that employees should not be regarded as assets!"
We believe in creating environments where staff feel valued and morale remains high. We know this leads to business stability and successful outcomes.
Because it is the right thing to do!
We believe that by paying the living wage we will support a fairer way of living in Brighton.
It is important to pay a decent, fair wage.
