Ask HR: Can employer deduct for uniforms or tools?
Dear HR, Can an employer deduct for the purchase of uniforms or tools from an employee’s paycheck? HR Answer: No. Payroll deductions may not be taken for any item required to perform the job. Many states actually require the employer pay the cost of the uniform if the employer requires that an employee wear a uniform, including Oregon and California. The only exception to this rule is the requirement of a “generic uniform” which […]
