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Notice of suspension and related uniform policy correspondence
California Labor Code §2802 generally requires employers to reimburse employees for necessary work-related expenses, including required uniforms, unless an exemption applies.The documents below reflect disciplinary action related to uniform compliance.They are presented as part of the employment record.
Issued by Jolyan Hakeem (Manager) and Cameron Robb (Director of Operations), as stated in the document. Management signature does not appear on the document; management indicated it would be added following employee’s signature.
Suspension notice dated November 3, 2025, delivered to the employee on November 5, 2025
California Labor Code §2802 generally requires employers to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses, including required uniforms, unless an exemption applies.Company onboarding materials provided five branded t-shirts and stated that a monetary amount would be deducted if the items were not returned.The disciplinary action references uniform compliance, including required khaki or navy pants; the employee wore black cotton pants on colder days.
Disciplinary notice relating to register access and suspension.
The document cites insubordination and uniform policy as the stated reasons for suspension.
On the date of this disciplinary action, register access was closed to the employee during the shift. The employee was directed to remain seated in a closed area adjacent to the register area and was informed that remaining elsewhere in the work area would result in law enforcement being contacted.
Human Resources representative Silvia Bello (HR) later arrived on site and issued the suspension.
Management memo/write-up dated September 18, 2025, delivered to the employee on September 21, 2025.
The memorandum references scheduling instructions, uniform compliance, and potential disciplinary action.
The memorandum was issued shortly after the employee raised health and safety concerns with Human Resources.Employee comments appear on the document as written at the time of receipt.
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