McDonald’s in Jersey gets Living Wage accreditation

Tuesday 04 April 2023

Fast food restaurant McDonald’s has become the latest business to be accredited as a Living Wage employer in Jersey.

The campaign, which is one of Caritas Jersey's main projects, aims to help eradicate poverty in Jersey by ensuring that, on average, a worker receiving the Living Wage rate – topped up by in-work benefits – earns enough to be able to "live with dignity and to thrive".

The figure is currently set at £12.19 per hour and considers the cost of living, taxes and the value of benefits available to working people on low incomes.

This is separate from the minimum wage, which rose to £10.50 towards the end of last year.

Caritas Chief Executive Patrick Lynch said: "It is wonderful that McDonald’s have been accredited as a living wage employer in Jersey. As the Island navigates its way through the ever deepening cost of living emergency, the need for everyone to receive a living wage has never been more important.

"We encourage all companies and organisations to follow McDonald’s, and now more than 40 other firms, who have signed up to the Jersey Living Wage."

Tony Bennett, franchisee for McDonald’s Jersey, said: "We’re really pleased to receive Jersey Living Wage accreditation from Caritas.

"Paying our people a competitive wage is important to McDonald’s and helps us to attract talented people to work in our restaurants."