Submitted on Tuesday 20th October 2015
Rejected on Monday 26th October 2015
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Rename the National Living Wage to avoid public confusion
In the 2015 budget, the chancellor announced a change to the 'National Minimum Wage' that also included rebranding to the 'National Living Wage'. This has the potential to cause confusion, as this could give the impression that the government is implementing the 'Living Wage' as defined by the CRSP.
It is general consensus internationally that a living wage is the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs. The new 'National Living Wage' does not strictly meet this criteria.
If it were possible to Trademark the term 'Living Wage' in the UK, which it is not, then the Living Wage Foundation could have a case for infringement, as it would be straightforward for them to demonstrate confusion among the public. They have used the term regularly, and publicly, since 2011.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/109495
18.117.12.181 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:29:56 +0000
