Allsop LLP accredited with Living Wage Employer Status

We are delighted to announce that Allsop LLP has become an accredited Living Wage Employer.

The Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually based on living costs. It is higher than the government’s legal minimum.

The UK rate is currently £12.60, with a higher rate of £13.85 in London, reflecting the higher cost of living in the capital. A full-time worker paid the £12.60 real Living Wage will receive £760.50 in additional wages annually compared to the current Government minimum. For a full-time worker in London this figure rises to £3,198.

The Living Wage Foundation gives employers the confidence they are paying a wage that meets everyday needs, not just the government minimum. Over 16,000 accredited employers have secured over £3.6 billion of pay rises for low paid workers since 2011 and made a profound difference to millions of lives around the UK.

Andrew Boyd, Senior Partner at Allsop LLP said “To be awarded the Living Wage Employer accreditation aligns with one of our core values. We are an independent, people focused business and our distinctive Allsop culture keeps so many of our staff with us long term, therefore it is right their pay reflects their fantastic work and dedication to our business and our clients.”

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: “We’re delighted that Allsop LLP has joined the movement of over 16,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Burberry, Barclays, Everton Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Allsop LLP, believe that everyone needs to be able to live with dignity and have a decent standard of living."

The Living Wage movement has transformed millions of people’s lives around the UK by enabling them to earn a wage that meets everyday needs. You can hear some of their stories here.

You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting www.livingwage.org.uk.