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KTLawnCo · #1 02-23-2013, 06:14 PM

How are you guys fronting the cost of company work shirts and gear like sweatshirts? Are you making your employees pay after 6 shirts or something? Are you splitting the cost? Do you just give them away? Just curious as to what other people are doing.

APLUS LAWN CARE · #2 02-23-2013, 06:20 PM

I only have a few part time helpers but I buy their shirts because I personally don't believe they should have to pay for them. I would be interested to hear what some of the larger companies do.
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memphis.landscape · #3 02-23-2013, 06:25 PM

I pay for all my guys shirts. Why would you expect them to wear a uniform and have to pay for it?

I would also reccomend something nicer than a tshirt. I have actually had several customers say something about how nice my guys look because eyewear polos and button ups.
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DEPENDABLE LANDSCAPING · #4 02-23-2013, 06:57 PM

We provide they're shirts. This year I believe we will provide shorts as well.
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StockmanLawnscape · #5 02-23-2013, 07:49 PM

We provide 5 shirts, 2 hoodies, 2 pairs of pants, a matching belt, and eye protection for each employee.

newguy123 · #6 02-23-2013, 07:54 PM

Almost any employer, (i.e. any restaurant, large retailer) requires you to dress to a certain standard for the job. Most of them will require their employee to pay for the clothing and withhold it from their first paycheck.

I think this is fair.

Bunton Guy · #7 02-24-2013, 08:35 PM

I supply 6 button down uniform shirts 5 khaki cargo pants, jacket, couple hoodies and any eye or hearing protection needed

SydneyLawnCare · #8 02-24-2013, 09:02 PM

Always dress your employees from head to toe in professionalism. I am going to put mine in suits and ties to display segregation from other companies and display true professionalism.

Raymond S. · #9 02-24-2013, 09:24 PM

Cintas uniforms. $11 per week includes 5 sets of shirts, pants, and 1 jacket always clean. 5 on hand, 5 at the cleaners, and 1 on your body. Well worth it in my opinion. No worries about getting clothes dirty. They don't have to do laundry. And they always look good.
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CLARK LAWN · #10 02-25-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy123

Almost any employer, (i.e. any restaurant, large retailer) requires you to dress to a certain standard for the job. Most of them will require their employee to pay for the clothing and withhold it from their first paycheck.

I think this is fair.

Never seen that anywhere. Don't even think its legal.
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