We are delighted to be able to announce that Glitzy Vintage Jewellery have now been accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer.
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by us and over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist.
The difference between the ‘National Living Wage’ and the ‘real Living Wage’ is that the government’s ‘National Living Wage’ is not calculated according to what employees and their families need to live. Instead, it is based on a target to reach 66% of median earnings.
The real Living Wage rates are higher because they are independently calculated, and based on what people actually need to get by. This is a fairer calculation and one that ensures our employees earn a wage that meets the costs of living, not just the government minimum.
We are committed to ensuring that not only our directly employed staff (us!) and any temporary event staff are paid over the Real Living Wage; but also that any contractors we use, such as cleaners and tradespeople, are also paid at or above the Real Living Wage.
