Target Uniform Policy Class Action Lawsuit

A Target employee in California has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the company claiming it violates state law by making employees supply their own red shirts, khaki pants and black shoes as a condition of employment at all of Target’s 252 California locations.

The employee claims in the class action lawsuit that Target’s Uniform Policy is unlawful because employees are required to purchase and maintain the clothing and apparel at their own cost and expense without reimbursement from Target.

This is a direct violation of California law, which states:

 

“When uniforms are required to be worn by the employee as a condition of employment, such uniforms shall be provided and maintained by the employer. The term ‘uniform’ includes wearing apparel and accessories of distinctive design or color.”

The Target employee class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all non-exempt Target employees in the State of California who were required to comply with Target’s Uniform Policy as a condition of their employment at any time during the last four years. It is seeking to recover all out-of-pocket expenses employees’ paid, as well as other damages and relief.

The case is Christopher Browning v. Target Corporation, Case No. 12-at-00480, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California.