Tool allowance?

[lb99]

who here gets one/ gives one?

how is it implimented?

My boss and I are currently toying with the idea of tool allowances, the boss is supplying everything atm, but is getting pissed off with the amount of gear getting lost by the workers, he thinks, maybe if they own their own tools they might be more responsible with them.......

by the way, how the fuck do you lose a rotating laser?

[nallac]

by the way, how the fuck do you lose a rotating laser?

Trade me?.....

[Hitcher]

I make no allowance whatsoever for tools. I accept that many are attracted to Kiwi Biker but treat them with the contempt they richly deserve.

[scott411]

it can be done 2 ways,

one is a paid allowence, i am pretty sure this would be taxiable income tho, but you may be able to claim back the cost of tools,

if you use one tool supplier, the boss can pay in an amount and each person run an account, and the employees can choose when and what they want, this also limits them spending the tool allowance on other stuff,

[lb99]

Trade me?.....

yeah, keeping an eye on that

[lb99]

it can be done 2 ways,

if you use one tool supplier, the boss can pay in an amount and each person run an account, and the employees can choose when and what they want, this also limits them spending the tool allowance on other stuff,

yeah thats the best way I came up with, half these guys would spend a cash allowance on booze/weed, then loot everyone elses gear anyway.

the boss said something about working it out on an hourly rate..... wtf

what sort of coin is a normal allowance?

[Laxi]

I make no allowance whatsoever for tools. I accept that many are attracted to Kiwi Biker but treat them with the contempt they richly deserve.

haha classic



standard practice a tool allowance, its the #1 reason why prying a tool from a mechanic is like getting a free drink from a scotsman, should be a part of any mechanics contract because it means you have your own tools

[NOMIS]

west city holden used to give me about $5 a week... and that was charged on top of each customers bill as part of "miscellanious" which also included stuff like crc wd40 silicon spray for loosening things etc.. bullshit in other words

[Vagabond]

I get just under $35 a week, but I have to supply my own tools for general factory maintenance and for specialised work the company provides the tools.

[BOGAR]

Trade me?.....

Or cash Converters - Get cash now.


Your trouble would be what happens when they don't have the tools to do their job. How can you enforce it or penalize them for not having the tools. You could give them the tools at the start and then give an allowance from then on. Deduct pay if required to replace tools if they loose them (but be careful doing this as there is something in the law about taking money from their pay when it involves something about an unreasonable amount, but get advice from someone who know the law on this).

[Virago]

I operate a Fire Protection business. I pay my staff a tool allowance, to cover basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, etc etc - the list is quite long). All other more specialist gear is supplied (drills, test equipment, etc etc).

Allowance is 25 cents an hour, which equates to $10 a week or around $500 a year. Few people would spend that much a year, so it is a bit of a perk. But a decent pair of electrician's pliers can cost $100+.

The allowance should be tax free, as it is basically a re-imbursement type allowance.

[lb99]

Allowance is 25 cents an hour, which equates to $10 a week or around $500 a year. Few people would spend that much a year,

The allowance should be tax free, as it is basically a re-imbursement type allowance.

thats what I feel would be aout right.

I am a drainlayer, and work for a construction co, but I also do a lot of maintinance type work (pumps, waste water systems ect) I require a more versatile tool kit than most of the others, so I just use some of my own gear that makes the job easier.

I have a good selection of hand tools (shovels, rake, bar, sledge hammer, ect.) plus the contents of my toolbox, (allsorts of other crap, saws, drills level ect.) on my ute, but I reckon now that I am set up $500pa would be more than enough to maintain it.

I lost my level (dropped it in the ocean) and went to the boss cap in hand to ask if I could charge up a new one, he was sweet, no worries.

we got to talking about tools and stuff.......
some of the guys buy new wet weather gear when it rains (then loose it)
over 50 shovel in a year(do you think you could ever find one around the yard)
wheelbarrows
drills
a chainsaw
and so on

I work hard to keep all my gear together, but some mornings I have to guard my ute with my life against looters

[gatch]

Yeap, I'm serving my time as a fitter/turner right now and get a non-taxed 25c an hour tool allowance, this goes straight into a account in my name that the company opened for me.

They are pretty good about it, I can run up as much as I need (2k at the mo..) in the account so long as what I buy is related to the job and is approved before purchase. Specialist tools are provided by work. Definately people look after the gear better if their name is on it. Later on once certain other debits are paid up I will make voluntary payments into this acount to clear it up faster.

Hope that helps..

p.s I recently came across a rotating laser.. sell it to ya cheap

[McDuck]

I could handle a 25c per hour allowance, after all the total tools i need is about 250 (max max)

[SARGE]

the way alot of my clients do it is to get the workshop manager to write out a purchase order on the company account. ( Capricorn, Sulco account etc) the workers get $XXX deducted from their pay weekly until paid back.. .. i give trade prices to the mechanics...the shop can deduct the GST on their taxes.. the mechanics get good tools on time payments at a good price ...


Win/ Win


i can send the local Sulco rep to come see ya if ya like ...PM me the details


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