Become a London Living Wage employer

Paying the London Living Wage (currently £13.15 per hour) covers the costs of living in London.

We were one of the first UK local authorities to become an accredited living wage employer.

We are encouraging other Lewisham-based employers to become London Living Wage employers, to give employees in Lewisham a wage to cover the costs of living in London. 

Why become a London Living Wage employer?

Paying the London Living Wage has many good effects on a business and its people, such as: 

• increase in volume and quality of staff work
• lower employee absence 
• happier and more adaptable staff
• better retention of staff
• increased ability of staff to provide for themselves and their families
• increased consumer awareness of the commitment of businesses to being ethical employers.

How to become a London Living Wage employer

Your Lewisham-based businesses can become a London Living Wage employer by registering interest with The Living Wage Foundation.