question for employees of Joann's
#172
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I don't know JoAnn's policy, but when I worked in retail, we could not bring purses into the store. The store provided us with clear vinyl zippered bags that we had to use as a purse. It was fun trying to conceal tampons in a clear vinyl bag. Never did like working there :hunf:
#177
Jean: I am in MI also, and our local store has the same policy. Seems sad not to be able to trust their employees. I see them doing it almost every time I am in the store. Penny in Kalamazoo
#178
Originally Posted by quilt1950
When my girls worked at one retail store their 'purse' had to be made of clear plastic. Can't remember where we found it, but it reminded me of those zipper bags that some bed linens come in, but much smaller.
#179
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Location: Florida
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I would hope it could be done out of the sight of customers, if that were the policy.
I once worked at a Walgreens for the summer break from my teaching job. We had to wear smocks. The first time I wanted to take it home to wash it, I was stopped by the Pharmistist so he could check the pockets to see if I was stealing something. I couldn't believe it. I wanted to quit on the spot. I didn't, but was very upset to think I was being accused of the possibility of stealing from the store.
I once worked at a Walgreens for the summer break from my teaching job. We had to wear smocks. The first time I wanted to take it home to wash it, I was stopped by the Pharmistist so he could check the pockets to see if I was stealing something. I couldn't believe it. I wanted to quit on the spot. I didn't, but was very upset to think I was being accused of the possibility of stealing from the store.
#180
I was a manager at JoAnns many years ago and the purse check was part of the policy even back then. I feel it is a sad statement about our society that employers have a need to check everything leaving the store.
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