California Labor Code 400 and 410 -- If you require employees to wear a specific uniform you may be responsible for paying for the uniforms and their maintenance. Uniforms includes apparel and accessories of distinctive design or color. Employers must maintain or provide a maintenance allowance for uniforms requiring dry cleaning or ironing or any special laundering. California Labor Code Section 2802(a) outlines the additional obligations on California employers.
If you require employees to wear certain clothing that is distinctive it might be considered a uniform. Please check the Labor Codes above and make sure that you are following the guidelines.
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