Logical Deduction—A $2.13-Plus Solution for Wait Staff Uniforms
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued an opinion letter that identifies an important exception to its previous findings that in most cases employers can’t deduct the cost of laundering an employee’s uniform from his or her wages.
This article outlines what the DOL says restaurants can and can’t do as far as charging employees for the cleaning of their uniforms. In explaining the DOL’s “$2.13-plus solution,” this article offers uniform companies a selling tool for restaurant customers and prospects.
First, we’ll explore whether it’s permissible under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for ...
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