An employer may not require an employee to purchase a uniform or equipment if the

1. (1) uniform or equipment is required by the federal, state, or local safety or health codes; or

2. (2) nature of the employer's business requires the use of either, and if the uniform or equipment

   1. (A) is distinctive and advertises or is associated with the products or services of the employer, except that the clothing that constitutes a uniform or equipment may advertise the products or services of the employer if the uniform or equipment is customarily sold to the public by the employer; or
   2. (B) cannot be worn or used during normal social activities of the employee.

(Eff. 9/28/85, Register 95; am 4/29/99, Register 150; am 3/2/2008, Register 185)

Authority: AS 23.05.060, AS 23.10.065, AS 23.10.085, AS 23.10.095