WILLIAMS LAKE LIVING WAGE
What is a Living Wage?
The living wage is the amount of income that a family needs to meet their basic
needs. Living wage is calculated based on the actual cost of living in a specific
community, once government transfers have been added to the family's income
and deductions have been subtracted. The living wage gets families out of
severe financial stress by lifting them out of poverty and providing a basic level
of economic security. The living wage in Williams Lake will be calculated for 2020 early in the year and released in the spring in conjunction with communities across the province.
needs. Living wage is calculated based on the actual cost of living in a specific
community, once government transfers have been added to the family's income
and deductions have been subtracted. The living wage gets families out of
severe financial stress by lifting them out of poverty and providing a basic level
of economic security. The living wage in Williams Lake will be calculated for 2020 early in the year and released in the spring in conjunction with communities across the province.
Interested in becoming a Living Wage employer?
The Living Wage is made up of wages plus employer paid benefits. To find out how yours measures up, you can find an online calculator here:
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Want to know more?
Check out these links: Living Wage Canada: www.livingwagecanada.ca/ Become a living wage employer: www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/become_a_living_wage_employer |
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Social Planning Council of Williams Lake & Area
266 Oliver Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 1M1 |
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