Lululemon Athletica has announced an increase in the minimum wage for the majority of its store and Guest Education Center (GEC) employees in North America, providing an overview of the company’s approach to compensation and benefits. Beginning Sept. 27, both current and future employees will receive a new minimum wage of $15 or $17 per hour, depending on their role and market. The Vancouver-based company also offers incentive programs with the possibility to earn up to an additional $3 an hour on average, and up to $6 an hour, for store-based goals and results achieved. In a statement, Lululemon provides a first look at its employee benefits program, which includes time off and sabbatical options, mental health and fitness benefit programs, parenting programs and professional development projects.
During the pandemic, Lululemon supported its teams through global wage protection and introduced benefit offerings in North America, including sick pay for all and spot bonuses for select executives. In addition, the brand supported more than 400 employees through its We Stand Together Fund for individuals facing Covid 19-related hardship. According to the company’s press release, the brand plans to hire more than 8,000 team members across North America in its stores and GEC in the near future.
