Employers may not deduct the cost of any of the following items from the minimum wage:

1. (1) Tools.
2. (2) Equipment.
3. (3) Uniforms, including but not limited to, garments such as suits, dresses, aprons, and all other garments whatsoever as worn by the employees as a condition of employment. Such apparel of a similar design, color, or material or forming part of the decorative pattern of the establishment or distinguishing the employee as an employee of the concern is presumed to be worn as a condition of employment.
4. (4) Laundry or cleaning of uniforms.
5. (5) Maintenance of tools, equipment or uniforms.
6. (6) Breakage or loss of tools, equipment or uniforms.
7. (7) Any other item required by the employer to be worn or used by the employee as a condition of employment.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 653

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 653.025

History

BLI 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-9-02
BL 1-1987, f. & ef. 1-12-87