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A construction company is among the latest businesses in Jersey to receive accreditation as a Living Wage employer.
Calton Limited received the accreditation through a campaign run by Catholic social action charity Caritas Jersey, which is licensed by the Living Wage Foundation in the UK to manage and co-ordinate the promotion of a 'living wage’ in the island.
Currently set at £13.41 per hour, the figure considers the cost of living, taxes and the value of benefits available to working people on low incomes.
This is separate from the minimum wage, which is due to rise to £13 per hour in April 2025.
In a statement, Calton – which was established in 2014 – said it was "proud to achieve Jersey Living Wage Accreditation and hope it will encourage more contractors to follow suit".
Caritas chief executive Patrick Lynch added: “It is wonderful to accredit Calton as a Jersey Living Wage Employer.
"At a difficult time for the construction industry it is great to see Calton make this commitment to their own employees and the many subcontractors that they work with.”
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