CAMPAIGNERS have praised Poppyscotland after the charity announced Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh has become an accredited Living Wage Employer.
The commitment ensure all staff, including 41 armed forces veterans, receive a minimum hourly wage of £8.45, significantly higher than the statutory minimum rate for over-25s of £7.50 per hour.
Peter Kelly, director of the Poverty Alliance, said: “The real Living Wage is one of the key tools at our disposal to help make an impact on levels of in-work poverty in Scotland.
“There is a strong business case for paying the Living Wage, but, crucially, it allows those in work to become more included in society, better provide for their families, and feel that their value and hard work is recognised by their employer.
“We are delighted to congratulate Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory on becoming a Living Wage employer, joining the growing movement of 800-plus companies in Scotland who want to go further than the government minimum and recognise that Living Wage accreditation is the mark of a responsible employer. I hope more organisations follow their lead.”
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