St. Catharines Business Named Certified Living Wage Employer

Wednesday, 6 July 2022 16:32

By Linda Morgan

Software company Sprout Studio commits to paying Niagara's living wage.

There's a new living wage employer in town!

The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network says Sprout Studio has become a certified living wage employer at the Champion level.

The St. Catharines software company has 16 employees.

It's the latest in a growing number of businesses to commit to paying at least $18.90 an hour, which is the current living wage in Niagara.

The living wage reflects what workers need to make based on the costs of living and being involved in a community.

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