uniform rental

[jknott]

Has anyone ever heard of a company charging .10 cents a hour as a uniform rental for the work uniforms. Instead of a one time take out of the pay?

[Fu_Man_Joe]

Well what's the total amount that the company will take out of your check? I've worked only two different places that have ever charged for uniforms, but neither one of them took it out in a lump sum. They would usually take out $20 a paycheck until the total amount was reached. If they are taking out .10 cents an hour, well then that's just $8 a paycheck and it might take a while to reach the grand total.

[jknott]

no total said. I will ask but the way it is wrote makes it seem for the life of employment

[gonzo1510]

Check the labor law for your state ... I know they can deduct the amount of the uniforms a portion at a time not to exceed a certain percentage of your pay until it's covered as a security deposit. Once you turn in that equipment you get your money back.

What you're saying sounds like you're paying .10 cents period until you quit or are fired, which doesn't sound right.

[Son-Of-A-Pilot]

This sounds a little off to me. I have never had to pay anything for my uniforms. The two companies that I have worked for have issued my uniforms and nothing was ever deducted from my checks. I have heard of companies deductring a uniform fee from new-hire's pay checks but this is usually about $20 or so a week until a certain amount is reached. From what I have heard it is usually $200 to $300 depending on the company, the job requirements and whether you are full-time or part-time.
As far as a "rental fee" goes, I have never heard of that and something doesn't sound right.

[gorgor]

Allied Barton takes $20.00 a paycheck for ten checks totaling $200. When you leave the company, they refund the $200 provided you have returned everything. If not, they a have a price chart they use to charge your last check for the missing items. They make you sign for every little item to make sure you understand the deal.

[Curtis Baillie]

I've not heard of a deduction per hour for as long as you work for the company. I'd really check that out as some security companies will do something until they get caught and then claim ignorance.

When I had my security company I paid uniform costs including dry cleaning, alterations and repairs, leather, weapons, ammunition. even a shoe allowance. I felt it was a cost of doing business.

[jknott]

not sure what the laws are but I did read it right. the only thing taken out of the first check is the drug test.

[Squid]

why don't they just reduce your pay by the 10 cents an hour, so you don't get stuck "renting" with AFTER TAX money.

[jknott]

if it was that close to min wage then I am sure the would changes it. min wage in florida is 7.67. this company pays 9 a hour atleast