Bartending Uniforms
Is it legal for an employer make you pay out of pocket for a uniform before starting work?
I was recently hired as a waiter. On my second day training the owner told me I have to pay for a workshirt, jacket, tie and shirt embroidered before I start working. I asked if he could remove my first paycheck since I'm not currently in an economic position to do so. he said no, and all this out of pocket expense is approximately $ 45. I'm a little uncomfortable about doing this, since the restaurant is not open yet. I also read at www. lol.gov that if an employer requires you to pay for uniform as a condition of employment, then you have to compensate for it in their first paycheck. It also says that if he is paying less than the minimum salary then have to pay for it. My website of the state says it can charge for it since my first paycheck. I'm confused, I do not know if it is legal or not. Furthermore, I actually want the concert in bars, but the restaurant could flop, since I heard today there is a hold on the liquor license for the site.
under federal law it is legal to charge for uniforms under certain conditions, if certain rules. the employer may charge for the uniform, but should provide a uniform and payments can not take your wages below the minimum wage. general can not compel the employer to pay in advance for uniform expenses. Each state has its own laws, some do not allow the employer takes nothing while others follow the federal guidelines. What status? that information will go a long way in the search a response. edit the question or call the Labor Department of State and actually talk to someone. way you can explain all the circumstances and facts relating to this and accurate. Response EDIT: Regardless of law would find difficulty in paying for a uniform that can never be fully used. liquor without a license usually means there are no enterprises (alcoholic drinks are a big part of the range of products and are a major contributor to profitability for full service restaurants more) if you feel comfortable with spending simply can not afford or do not, find a safer job.
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