The organization will need to select its targeted performance level and submit the required documentation from all sections that include the targeted level.
ALL LEVELS
LW-1 Living Wage Policy
A policy that documents the organization’s commitment to providing a living wage.
LEVELS 2-4
LW-2 Living Wage Pathways
Confirm the Living Wage pathway(s) that are required for the organization based on the location(s) of operations.
LW-3 Living Wage Data (LWD)
Living Wage calculations for the organization based on the location(s) of operations must document compliance with the requirements for the targeted performance level:
Organizations must use one or more of the following frameworks based on the location of their organization’s operations and provide appropriate data for all locations. Applicability based on location(s) is stated under each heading.
- LWD – Wage Spreadsheet (multiple locations)
For organizations that have multiple locations, use this spreadsheet to provide data for each location demonstrating the threshold for the pursued level of achievement for this Indicator is met.
- LWD – MIT Calculator (US operations)
Living Wage is calculated using the MIT living wage calculator here. Organizations in the US must use at least this framework for their US operations. Organization must provide the following for all levels:- Location
- Living Wage (for family unit at targeted level of achievement for this indicator)
- Lowest Wage Offered
Documentation must show a living wage based on the greater of $15/hour or the relevant MIT calculations below.
Level 2
MIT calculation assuming 1 Adult/ 0 Child
Level 3
MIT calculation assuming 2 Adult (1 working)/ 0 Child
Level 4
MIT calculation assuming 2 Adult (1 working)/ 1 Child
- LWD – Other Framework Wage Data (non-US operations with alternative wage frameworks)
Organizations outside the US that have a framework similar to living wage must provide (at minimum) the following:- Location
- Living Wage (local currency and converted to US Dollars)
- Lowest Wage Offered (local currency and converted to US Dollars)
- Name of Framework
- Local Currency Alphabetic Code
Level 2
Documentation of a living wage based on the selected framework.
Level 3
Documentation of a living wage based on the selected framework plus 10%.
Level 4
Documentation of a living wage based on the selected framework plus 20%.
- LWD – Minimum Wage Data (non-US operations without alternative wage frameworks)
Organizations outside the US that do not have a framework similar to a living wage must provide the following minimum wage information:- Location
- Minimum Wage (local currency and converted to US Dollars)
- Lowest Wage Offered (local currency and converted to US Dollars)
- Local Currency Alphabetic Code
Level 2
Documentation of wages equalling at least 200% of local minimum wage.
Level 3
Documentation of wages equalling at least 225% of local minimum wage.
Level 4
Documentation of wages equalling at least 250% of local minimum wage.
LW-3 Living Wage Screenshot or Printout
A sample screenshot or printout of the results of the organization’s living wage framework calculations showing the level of achievement for this Indicator. Include the relevant location(s) of your organization’s operations and other attributes necessary to determine the appropriate level of achievement.
