The Living Wage Pledge
We, the undersigned Company, by and through our authorized representative, do recognize and commit to the following;
-
As a company we will support our employees, full-time, part-time and otherwise employed, by paying a living wage.
-
As a company we agree that the minimum wage set at the state and federal levels do not adequately support the ability to live.
-
As a company we will seek out other companies who have taken this pledge and engage with them.
-
As a company we agree that the standard of a living wage varies by location, and by other cost of living expenses, including, but not limited to, food, shelter and transportation[1].
-
As a company we commit to paying employees at minimum an hourly wage, or the salaried equivelant, based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator[2]. Further defined as the Living Wage calculated as 1 Adult with 0 Children.
Company Name
Name of Authorized Representative
Signature of Authorized Representative (with date)
Witness signature (with date)
[1] Methodology