Women more likely to be paid below the real Living Wage

The Living Wage Foundation research

The 14 percent of women being paid below the real Living Wage equated to 2 million in the UK. Whereas in men it equated to 1.4 million. That’s more than half a million women workers earning below the real Living Wage compared to men.

These stats show that 60 percent of jobs paid below the real Living Wage are women workers.

The Living Wage Foundation research also found that 34 percent of women are less likely to have regular office hours compared to men (46 percent).

Women in shift work were also more likely to be on zero-hours contracts compared to men. That’s 13 percent of women compared to nine percent of men who were on zero-hour contracts.

The research also discovered women are also less likely to receive payment when shifts are cancelled. The study found 27 percent of women were not paid when shifts were cancelled, compared to 17 percent of men.

Employer advice on the real Living Wage

The cost-of-living crisis has hit employers and employees hard in the UK. According to the Living Wage Foundation, it is women that are struggling the most. Paying the real Living Wage is an option for employers.

If you’re an employer and need advice on employee wages, we provide free HR advice. We offer 24/7 support to guide you through the process.

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