Just 2.0 Handbook

Indicator Overview

INTENT

The Just program calls for organizations to commit to and demonstrate that they provide a minimum of a living wage for all of their employees. The goal is for employees to afford to live a healthy life in the local community where they work.

INDICATOR METRICS

NOTE: METRICS IN THE JUST 2.0 MANUAL FOR UNITED STATES-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUPERSEDED PER BELOW (03/19/2020). METRICS FOR ORGANIZATIONS BASED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES REMAIN UNCHANGED.

LEVEL ONE

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on its living wage commitment.

LEVEL TWO

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on its living wage commitment.
  2. US-based organizations must reference the MIT Living Wage Calculator at the 1 Adult / 0 Child Family Unit, or $15/hour, whichever is greater. Organizations not based in the United States commit to a Living Wage framework that is widely recognized and regularly updated by a non-governmental organization (NGO) or educational institution.
  3. If no Living Wage framework or calculator exists, the organization pays a living wage that is at least 200% of the applicable national minimum wage.

LEVEL THREE

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on its living wage commitment.
  2. US-based organizations must reference the MIT Living Wage Calculator at the 2 Adults (1 working) / 0 Child Family Unit. Organizations not based in the United States commit to a Living Wage framework as referenced at Level Two + 10%.
  3. If no Living Wage framework or calculator exists, organization pays a living wage that is at least 225% of the applicable national minimum wage.

LEVEL FOUR

  1. Organization has written and posted public policy on its living wage commitment.
  2. US-based organizations must reference the MIT Living Wage Calculator at the 2 Adults (1 working) / 1 Child Family Unit. Organizations not based in the United States commit to a Living Wage framework as referenced at Level 2 + 20%.
  3. If no Living Wage framework or calculator exists, the organization pays a living wage that is at least 250% of the applicable national minimum wage.