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N-1.1 - Act respecting labour standards

Section 85
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85. An employer that requires the wearing of special clothing must supply it free of charge to an employee who is paid the minimum wage. In the case of an employee referred to in section 42.11 or 1019.4 of the Taxation Act (chapter I-3), the minimum wage is computed on the basis of the wages increased by the tips attributed under that section 42.11 or reported under that section 1019.4, and must at least be equivalent to the minimum wage that does not apply to a particular class of employees.
The employer cannot require an amount of money from an employee for the purchase, use or upkeep of special clothing if that would cause the employee to receive less than the minimum wage. In the case of an employee referred to in section 42.11 or 1019.4 of the Taxation Act, the minimum wage is computed on the basis of the wages increased by the tips attributed under that section 42.11 or reported under that section 1019.4, and the amount of money required from the employer cannot be such that the employee receives less than the minimum wage that does not apply to a particular class of employees.
The employer cannot require an employee to pay for special clothing that identifies the employee as an employee of the employer’s establishment. In addition, the employer cannot require an employee to purchase clothing or accessories that are items in the employer’s trade.
1979, c. 45, s. 85; 1990, c. 73, s. 37; 2002, c. 80, s. 50.
85. Where an employer requires the wearing of a uniform, he must supply it free of charge to an employee who is paid the minimum wage.
The employer cannot require an amount of money from an employee for the purchase, use or upkeep of a uniform if this payment causes the employee to receive less than the minimum wage.
1979, c. 45, s. 85; 1990, c. 73, s. 37.
85. If the employer requires the wearing of a uniform, he shall not deduct any amount from the minimum wage for the purchase, wearing or care of that uniform.
1979, c. 45, s. 85.
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