Unlawful Uniform Deduction Claim

Summary

Employers in Idaho can make deductions for uniform costs, but not if it reduces the employees wage below the minimum. Disputes over such deductions can be filed with the Idaho Department of Labor. Consult a local employment attorney for specific advice.

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I was fired and after I was fired my past employer messaged me asking if I had taken a pair of uniform pants because they said the place that launders them said I was missing a pair, I told them no because I didn’t have them. Then today on payroll I see they took $* from my last check for uniform charges even though I didn’t take the uniform, dropping my last check down to $*. I don’t feel like that should be legal because I didn’t do anything
Hello Victoria, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please let me know where this happened? Employment laws vary by location.
Boise, idaho
Based on Idaho's wage laws:
*. Employers can make deductions for uniform costs, but not if it brings the employee's wage below the minimum.
*. Disputes over wages can be filed with the Idaho Department of Labor.
Please consult a local employment attorney for more specific advice.