STATEWIDE
Promoting the positive impact of values-aligned employers, consumers, and workers.
Program Details
The Virginia Living Wage Certification Program, a program of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, recognizes and honors employers that pay living wages.
Since 2018 the program has certified more than 150 employers around the Commonwealth. The program partners with local volunteers to foster rich connections with employers across the Commonwealth.
Becoming a certified Living Wage congregation makes your commitment to your values visible and raises your congregational profile among the communities you serve.
Employers should apply for statewide certification if:
- They are multi-location employers in Virginia
- Their business falls outside of our current local jurisdictions
For multi-state employers, visit Living Wage for US to learn more about national certification.
Benefits to Employers
Certification
Becoming a Living Wage certified employer affords you an official certification, a digital badge for your website, a window cling, and recognition with potential values-aligned job applicants and consumers.
Business Promotion
Regular business promotion is offered through both new media and print advertisements.
Visibility
Becoming a certified Living Wage employer makes visible your commitments to employees and raises your company profile amongst potential job seekers and customers.
For more details, head to the application.
Complete Your Application
Get more information, complete your business certification application and get the recognition your business deserves today.
Get Certified
Once you complete your application, we'll feature your business along with other certified businesses so you can get the recognition you deserve.
Transparency on our Numbers
Living Wage criteria are based on data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator as well as best practices from living wage certification programs across the globe. Determining a living wage is not a static process, and the Charlottesville Living Wage Certification program seeks to handle the adaptive nature of living wages in a way that is considerate of the needs of employees and employers alike. The program reserves the right to revisit criteria yearly and make any necessary adjustments to better reflect principles of upholding dignity for workers and adding value to area employers.
The Virginia Living Wage Certification Program is a project of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, a 501(c)(3) organization. If you would like to talk more about participating in the Living Wage program please reach out to Jase Hatcher at jase@virginiainterfaithcenter.org.