Broadway is an ISO-certified, UK manufacturer of high-quality colourants and additives for plastics. Trading for nearly 30 years, the company employs around 60 people – operating from a 90,000 ft2 facility in Suffolk. Broadway has just been accredited as a Living Hours Employer.
Their Living Hours commitment means everyone working at Broadway will be guaranteed:
- At least 4 weeks’ notice of shifts, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this period
- The right to a contract that accurately reflects hours worked
- A guaranteed minimum of 16 hours of work a week to all who want it
Living Hours builds on Broadway’s existing Living Wage Employer commitment, which sees their employees receiving a minimum hourly pay of the real Living Wage (currently £12.60 across the UK, or £13.85 in London). Living Wage Foundation research shows that there are 6.1 million workers (19%) in the UK in insecure work and 3.4 million (11%) in low paid and insecure work. 59% of workers with variable hours have been called into work with less than one weeks’ notice.
What is the real Living Wage?
The Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually based on living costs. It gives employers the confidence they are paying a wage that meets everyday needs. The real Living Wage applies to all workers over 18. For over 20 years, the Living Wage Foundation has championed decent wages, working with nearly 16,000 employers, securing over £3 billion in pay rises for low paid workers and changing millions of lives.
About the Living Hours scheme
High levels of insecure work are trapping millions of people in poverty, which makes it simply impossible to plan a life. The Living Hours accreditation builds on the foundation of the Living Wage, setting the standard for what good work looks like and ensuring all employees have the security they need to thrive. Living Hours accreditation guarantees workers with contracts that reflect actual hours worked, at least sixteen hours work a week (unless the worker requests otherwise), and with at least four weeks’ notice of shifts with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period.
Florence Ball, HR Advisor at Broadway said:
“Our decision to become a Living Hours Employer reflects our commitment to creating a supportive and responsible workplace. In an industry where shift patterns and uncertainty can be common, we’re committed to offering our team consistency, stability, and the reassurance of a predictable working week. It’s not just about what happens on the job – it’s about giving our people the security they need to thrive professionally and personally. These practices are already embedded in the way we work, and we’re pleased to now receive formal recognition for the standards we’ve set.”
Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation added:
“We’re delighted that Broadway has joined the movement of responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to provide their workers with the secure working hours they need to thrive. Broadway joins a growing list of hundreds of businesses, committing to Living Hours. These organisations recognise that jobs with decent pay and secure hours are good for workers, good for business and good for society – ensuring work that works for everyone.”