Low Pay Commission call for research on workers' experiences of low-paid work

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    "description": "We are looking to commission a piece of research surveying workers on their views and experiences of working in jobs that pay at - or close to - the NLW. This will bridge the gap between the LPC\u0027s broad programme of stakeholder engagement and our internal analysis of large, national datasets. The commissioned research will provide a representative and quantifiable snapshot of workers\u0027 views, reaching a diverse group of respondents. This work will help to provide the Commission with a rounded picture of low-paid workers\u0027 living standards and experiences.\nThis call is for funding up to \u00a325,000 + VAT and is for one project only. The project will be completed by the Spring of 2026.",
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