Hearts go for the "Living Wage"

Scottish football club Hearts are introducing a living wage at the club. This will affect staff employed on a part-time and contract basis.

 

Hearts owner Ann Budge told the Edinburgh club's website: "We believe it is entirely in keeping with the values we hold dear as a club."

 

The living wage is updated annually and calculated according to the cost of living in the UK.

 

As of October 2014 the living wage is £7.65 an hour, while the minimum wage for over-21s is £6.50.