Business/Organization
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Business Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Basic description of company and nature of your work
Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
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Phone
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(###)
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How many staff do you employ?
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Full-time
Part-time
Student
Contracted
How many staff currently make at or above your living wage rate?
How many of your employee’s wages will need to be increased to meet your living wage rate?
If not all staff (including contractors) are currently paid a living wage, please outline the steps you will take to implement the living wage and the projected timeline (e.g., part-time employees will receive an increase to the living wage within X months).
Please list any external service providers you have contracts with, and the services included in these contracts.
Please list the action(s) you have taken or will take to include the living wage in your external service contracts (e.g., the living wage will be included when external service contracts are renewed). Contractors who work 120-plus hours are paid a living wage.
What is your plan to implement and maintain your living wage policy, and who is responsible for ensuring you remain in compliance with annual updates to the living wage rate?
Confirmation
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Yes, I understand that, once certified, I will need to complete an annual recertification form confirming I am still meeting the program requirements in order to maintain my living wage employer status.
Why do your feel it is important to pay a living wage? (Check all that apply)
To increase employee retention
To decrease the number of sick days and reduce benefit costs
For positive brand association and to be seen as an ethical employer
To attract desirable, qualified recruits
To increase productivity
Feel obligated to do so
Other (please explain below)
If Other, please explain:
May we quote you? Please provide a quote sharing the reasons why you pay a living wage or the benefits to your organization. (Optional)
Would you like to receive any promotional items?
Yes
No
Would you like a plaque for display at a physical location?
Yes
No
Window decal - Quantity
Optional items
Yes, I agree to allow my organization’s name to be used on the Alberta Living Wage Network and in potential media and public events. (Optional)
Yes, I would like to offer my support to other employers in the application process. (Optional)
How did you hear about the Living Wage Employer Program?
Annual Employer Fees (to be paid upon joining)
Private Sector - fewer than 10 employees - $100
Private Sector - 11-50 employees - $200
Private Sector - 51-250 employees - $400
Private Sector - 251-500 employees - $800
Private Sector - 500+ employees - $1000
Public or Non-Profit - fewer than 10 employees - $50
Public or Non-Profit - 11-50 employees - $100
Public or Non-Profit - 51-250 employees - $200
Public or Non-Profit - 251+ employees - $400
Signature (spell out your complete name as acceptance)
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First Name
Last Name
Date
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