Get Certified

Want to become a certified member of our growing living wage community?

If you are a designated person with authority to represent your business or organization, simply fill out our application and a member of our certification team will follow up with you.

You can find answers to your certification questions, such as which workers must be paid a living wage, on our Frequently Asked Questions page or by contacting us at info@orangecountylivingwage.org.

“Having been an employee and now being a business owner and an employer, I understand the important benefits that a living sustainable income can mean to an individual that is working to provide for themselves. A living wage becomes not only a benefit for the employee but also to the business owner to retain good employees. The employees then in turn are able to go out into their communities as better consumers. This makes a living wage a win-win, and creates a better economic system for everyone involved.”

Matt Vanderwalker, Owner PlumbV Inc

Morie Newman

Cook, Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria, Carrboro

“You want to work for somebody who values their employees. We get that sense from the owner that we’re part of a team here, striving to put out the best product we can. When you feel like you’re being fairly compensated, you want to do a good job.”