My Employer is Charging me For a Uniform?

Question

I did not sign any documentation that I agreed to be charged for the uniform. He stated that the patches that were attached to the uniform needed to be returned. Is he expecting me to remove the patches from the uniform shirts. How does this work return the patches and be charged for the two s***s and one pair of pants. I quit the position because he did not inform me that this would be a standing position with no breaks. Are there any laws in Texas that state that a employee must be informed before being charge for apparatus purchased for the job. My last company charged me for the uniforms and when they were returned gave me the money back.

Answer 1

take the uniforms back and that will put an end to this problem.

no employee can be made to work 8 hours with-out breaks,it is against the law.

Answer 2

i've had to wear nice suits at work, as part of a dress code

and yes, i had to pay for them

Answer 3

you have to check your state laws for that...all states are different. Most states that are Republican do not side with the employee...That is because the states need to attract new business to their area they have to show they are " friendly" towared business. If they have a lot of worker rights laws on the books then business takes their business else where. Sorry but I live in Republican Indiana that passed "at will" laws so that employers can fire anyone at will meaning they do not have to give a reason. The employee has no recourse. Unemployment and workers compensation all favor the employer over employee rights.

Consider yourself lucky...I know a woman that got fired without reason after 10 years of service. And she couldn't file for unemployment either. Next job ask these questions during your interview and you won't surprised later on

Answer 4

Its a gray area but you'll find that, if you noticed the people wear uniforms and still applied for the job, it can be taken as an implied permission.

Not worth getting into a big sweat over.

Answer 5

Each state laws differ and I don't live in your state. If a uniform is a job requirement they should tell you that and inform you if you must pay for them or not. The patches belong to the company, so just return them. Why would you want to keep them anyway? Not all companies have the same policies. I went to work in a pizza place and had to buy a white shirt and black pants. I couldn't handle the job, so I was out the money for the clothes I bought.  I understand why you quit as breaks are usually but not always enforced by law. I always make sure that I got my breaks but I asked about them during my interview. Most, if not all states, allow you to deduct the cost of a uniform on your taxes, but you must have proof. Chalk it up to experience and be more informed the next time you apply for a job and ask questions. Check out the laws in your state that relate to breaks also. Not all are the same and many employees abuse the law. Good luck.

Answer 6

Just turn them back in.  Also, if you have to buy or alter uniforms as part of a job, these expenses are tax dediuctable (as long as you keep the receipts).

Answer 7

You took a job and didn't know what you were going to be doing or the conditions of employment?

hmmmm.....  and you somehow think that this is your employers fault.