A Wellington cafe worker says working in hospitality would be hard if she was not being paid the living wage. The living wage is currently $20.55 but will increase to $21.15 in September this year. The minimum wage lift is the biggest increase to the minimum wage ever enacted in one jump. The living wage, has no legal standing and is set by the Living Wage Aotearoa not-for-profit organisation. MONIQUE FORD/STUFF All 52 staff, from chefs to cleaners, at Seashore Cabaret will be paid at least the living wage $21.15.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2019 21:11 UTC