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Have you ever been in a situation where your manager asked you to donate water during a heat wave? 🥵💧 Is that even legal? 🤔 Let’s dive into this!
So, a fellow worker shared their experience where the manager requested employees to chip in for bottled water. Here are some key points to consider:
– As per worker’s rights, the employer is responsible for providing water to the workers.
– There are cold water filling stations available, making buying bottled water unnecessary.
– Some employees may find it difficult to afford the extra expense for water.
– Supporting bottled water comes with environmental and ethical concerns.
Now, let’s address the big question – is this legal in Pennsylvania? Here’s a possible solution to consider:
– Research PA labor laws or consult with a legal professional to understand your rights.
– Consider addressing the issue with HR or discussing it with the manager directly.
– Suggest alternative solutions like using reusable water bottles or exploring options for the employer to provide water.
Remember, it’s important to advocate for fair and just treatment in the workplace. Let’s keep the conversation going and empower each other with knowledge! 💬💡 #WorkplaceEquality #EmpowerEmployees
It’s not illegal for him to ask, no. With that said, OSHA requires access to drinkable water.
No he can’t MAKE you chip in for water. Or make it mandatory. I would just bring my own bottle and refill at the water stations. I would just tell him “I’m not going to be drinking the bottled water, therefore I won’t be donating any”.
You have no obligation to pay any of the the company’s costs of operating its business, like providing water, uniforms, sunblock, food, birthday cakes, etc. for your co-workers. You can just say no.
Wages earned by an employee belong to the employee, and an employer can’t require that an employee give those wages back to the employer or to anyone else.
>Should I address this?
You can complain to HR that a manager is pressuring you to give wages back to the company by buying water for other co-workers.
If you’re fired for saying no to this, file a complaint with the state or federal department of labor for retaliatory discharge.
If it’s not mandatory, don’t worry about it.
So osha says you must have reasonable access to water. And if it’s hot a plan to prevent heat related illness.
When people are working in 120+ and I’m in air conditioning I might buy them a Gatorade. Having water closer than the reasonable access can be nice to do.
Note- it’s very unlikely you would have enough to make this a tax issue.
It’s not your responsibility to provide for your co workers, it’s the company’s responsibility. Start taking notes, times and dates on what is being said for proof.