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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.

“It has long been a dream of our chef/owner, Kevin Callaghan, to pay all employees a living wage. Entering into a new age of restaurants post-pandemic, we must address the long standing inequities in our business. As always before, Acme strives to be a model of doing what is right for our community. This is why, in addition to adding our kitchen teammates into the tip pool, Acme will also guarantee a living wage at a minimum of $15 per hour for all hourly employees. With more equity between positions, we believe employees will be more driven to do the job that best suits their talents instead of simply what will make them the most money. Having pride in a job well done is a fulfilling experience that every person deserves to experience.”

The Staff at Acme Food & Beverage Company – August 2020

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.”