So I recently got hired for a new Hotel gig. I don't want to name the brand since after researching, the brand does check social media frequently, and I don't want to lose my job when I just got hired, but I have a problem.
I got this job through a certain rehab program so I don't have much in the way of support. I had a job previously but that fell through due to how they were run, so I got this job through the program and I passed the interview and all other requirements and got hired.
When I got hired, I asked all relevant questions and had two days of training in the colors they wanted, White collared button down, Black dress pants, and Black shoes. However, now I am being told since my training is now over, I have to buy their uniform with their logo on it to work full-time, which wasn't mentioned before catching me off guard.
They gave me a catalog and the cheapest shirt on their is $65 for two! They know I don't have the money for that because they know how I got the job, through the rehab program, and knew already that I'm poor, I even asked if I can pay for it from my next couple checks, but they told me they aren't allowed to take anything out of checks.
The job pays 48k a year so I don't want to miss the opportunity, but how am I supposed to pay for what they want me to wear from the catalog if the money isn't there? I was supposed to start post-training today but I had to skip it because I couldn't find a way to get the shirts because I don't have $65. They are only giving me two more days before they drop me from the job.
I mean I know TECHNICALLY they aren't doing anything illegal here to my knowledge, but this is still clearly immoral imo that they are blocking a job unless you pay. It's especially bad because they know who set-up the job and the interview, and they still will not help me or negotiate.