Vibrant Communities Calgary

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A Living Wage is currently $13.75/hour or $12.50 plus benefits. This hourly figure is based on the Low‐Income Cut Off (LICO) of $22, 637/year using a 35 hour work week.

Is your organization currently paying a Living Wage to all employees? This includes part­‐time, full­‐time and contracted employees working 14+ hours/week.
Yes No

How many employees make less than a Living Wage?
Regular: Sub-contracted:

Can you commit to paying a Living Wage to all employees within 3 months of submitting this application?
Yes No

How many employees make more than a Living Wage?
Regular: Sub-contracted:

How many employees receive benefits?
Regular: Sub-contracted:

Check the boxes below – listed in no particular order – to indicate factors that contribute to the quality of your workplace. These may be provided formally or informally; add factors, expand or discuss in the space provided:
Health/dental benefits
Health & well‐being spending account
Employee assistance with health/special needs requirements
Paid Leave
Workplace daycare/daycare subsidy
Flexible hours
Tele­‐commuting
Encourage staff volunteerism during work hours
Encourage volunteerism outside of work
Training and development opportunities
Tuition re­‐imbursements
Discounts/Calgary Dollars/free products
Easy access to public transit
Car­‐pooling
Subsidy for transportation/parking/car-sharing
Promotion of other civic alternative transportation activities (Bike to Work Day, etc.)
Annual bonuses
Group RRSP/Pension Plan
Free recreation opportunities (tickets to events, etc.)
Co‐workers that care
Sense of community
Networking opportunities
Other

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How did you hear about the Living Wage Leader Program?
Word of mouth
Vibrant Communities Calgary website
Vibrant Communities Calgary representative:
Living Wage package
Living Wage postcard
Current Living Wage Leader:
Living Wage Fact Sheet
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Advertising, where:

Calgary Living Wage Leaders are recognized for paying a Living Wage to all employees (full‐time, part‐time, casual) and contract staff, who are not direct employees but who work 14 hours or more per week to assist the organization. Calgary Living Wage Leaders are recognized for showing the way for all Calgary employers by taking positive steps to contribute to the reduction of poverty in Calgary. Additionally, Calgary Living Wage Leaders are automatically eligible for the Vibrant Employer Award.

As a Calgary Living Wage Leader, my organization believes that all hardworking Calgarians have a right to afford their basic needs and that paying a Living Wage is one way to instill dignity and respect for all employees in the workplace. Paying a Living Wage helps to create better employees, better parents, more active community members and happier, healthier people. This creates more vibrant workplaces and a more vibrant city.

My organization pledges to:

1. Strive to be a fair and equitable employer, valuing the respect and dignity of all of its employees, as well as those not directly employed by the organization but who contribute to the work of the organization.
2. Pay a Living Wage to:
   • All employees (full‐time, part‐time and casual).
   • All contract staff, who are not direct employees but who work 14 hours or more per week to assist the organization.
   • All tipped or commissioned staff, where the sum of the base salary and tips or commission when divided by the number of hours worked, are equal to or greater than a Living Wage.
3. Strive to maintain its status as a Living Wage Leader by increasing wages to meet a new Living Wage amount, within 12 months from the time of any Living Wage increase.