Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.74
Liaison Catherine Lockhart
Submission Date Sept. 23, 2019

STARS v2.2

Lawrence University
PA-12: Employee Compensation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.63 / 3.00 Kelsey McCormick
Sustainability Coordinator
President's Office
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Part 1. Living wage for employees

The local living wage (based on a family of four and expressed as an hourly wage):
15.47 US/Canadian $

Percentage of employees that receive a living wage (benefits excluded):
96

Part 2. Living wage for employees of contractors

Does the institution have significant contractors with employees that work on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Yes

A list or brief description of significant on-site contractors:
Bon Appetit

Percentage of employees of on-site contractors known to receive a living wage or be covered by collective bargaining agreements (i.e., union contracts):
0

Part 3. Minimum total compensation for employees

Total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time or full-time employee or pay grade meets or exceeds what percentage of the living wage?:
None of the above (i.e. the lowest paid regular employee or pay grade earns less than the living wage)

A brief description of the minimum total compensation provided to the institution’s lowest paid employee or pay grade:
A small subset of the Lawrence employee population receives the WI minimum wage of $7.25/hour. These employees work on a very part-time, variable basis, and receive access to the on-campus wellness center, library, and other university events. They also have access to services provided through our Employee Assistance Program and can freely participate in an annual personal health assessment.

Optional Fields 

Has the institution made a formal commitment to pay a living wage?:
No

A copy or brief description of the institution’s written policy stating its commitment to a living wage:
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Website URL where information about employee compensation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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