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The minimum wage equals a living wage.

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In many countries, this is not the case. Frequently, the minimum wage is not enough to achieve a decent standard of living.

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In many countries, this is not the case. Frequently, the minimum wage is not enough to achieve a decent standard of living.

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Being able to save for unforeseen events like a funeral is included in the living wage.

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The living wage should also provide enough room to cover unforeseen expenses.

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As an SME, I cannot influence employees' wages in the supply chain.

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There are various ways to impact the wages paid in your supply chain, either as an individual company or in collaboration with others. Being a reliable trading partner that is willing to invest in long-term relationships can already make a significant difference.

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There are various ways to impact the wages paid in your supply chain, either as an individual company or in collaboration with others. Being a reliable trading partner that is willing to invest in long-term relationships can already make a significant difference.

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My purchasing decisions influence the wages of employees in the supply chain.

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Purchasing decisions, such as last-minute changes or order cancellations, can impact labour conditions in the supply chain, such as overtime, subcontracting, or hiring temporary workers. This can negatively affect the wages of employees.

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Purchasing decisions, such as last-minute changes or order cancellations, can impact labour conditions in the supply chain, such as overtime, subcontracting, or hiring temporary workers. This can negatively affect the wages of employees.

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It is not up to businesses to pay more than the minimum wage

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Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights. They can choose to go beyond national policies.

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The minimum wage equals a living wage.

You have answered this question incorrectly, the statement is false.

In many countries, this is not the case. Frequently, the minimum wage is not enough to achieve a decent standard of living.

You have answered this question correctly, the statement is false.

In many countries, this is not the case. Frequently, the minimum wage is not enough to achieve a decent standard of living.

Being able to save for unforeseen events like a funeral is included in the living wage.

You have answered this question incorrectly, the statement is true.

The living wage should also provide enough room to cover unforeseen expenses.

You have answered this question correctly, the statement is true.

The living wage should also provide enough room to cover unforeseen expenses.

As an SME, I cannot influence employees' wages in the supply chain.

You have answered this question incorrectly, the statement is false.

There are various ways to impact the wages paid in your supply chain, either as an individual company or in collaboration with others. Being a reliable trading partner that is willing to invest in long-term relationships can already make a significant difference.

You have answered this question correctly, the statement is false.

There are various ways to impact the wages paid in your supply chain, either as an individual company or in collaboration with others. Being a reliable trading partner that is willing to invest in long-term relationships can already make a significant difference.

My purchasing decisions influence the wages of employees in the supply chain.

You have answered this question incorrectly, the statement is true.

Purchasing decisions, such as last-minute changes or order cancellations, can impact labour conditions in the supply chain, such as overtime, subcontracting, or hiring temporary workers. This can negatively affect the wages of employees.

You have answered this question correctly, the statement is true.

Purchasing decisions, such as last-minute changes or order cancellations, can impact labour conditions in the supply chain, such as overtime, subcontracting, or hiring temporary workers. This can negatively affect the wages of employees.

It is not up to businesses to pay more than the minimum wage

You have answered this question incorrectly, the statement is false.

Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights. They can choose to go beyond national policies.

You have answered this question correctly, the statement is false.

Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights. They can choose to go beyond national policies.