Living Wage accreditation for Prepress

Perth-based publishing services company Prepress Projects Ltd has received accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Prepress Projects, whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers, receive a minimum hourly wage of £7.85. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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