how much should a mechanic be paid when providing their own tools?

Question

ive been working as a mechanic for sometime now and I thought that I was receiving a fair wage until I found out that there may be a law that states, "any employee whom provides their own tools is required to be paid double minimun wage." Is this a true law and where can i find info. can anybody help.

Answer 1

I never heard of that law. Unfortunately, I don't think there is enough protection in this area for the working man, it is more profitable for the corporate body that way.

I bought my own tools over the years and could only charge them to taxes, the companies didn't even re-imburse me for using my own fire extinguisher to save a cutomer's equipment!
Try to keep it down to minimal expenses on yourself!

Answer 2

Dude if youa re not making at least double minimum wage working on cars and providing you own tools then you nned to find a better job think of it this way if the shop you are working for is charging 65 an hour and you are getting paid ten bucks and hour then the company is making 55 dollars for every hour of work you do

Answer 3

Considering minimum wage is 5.15 an hour and that you are a mechanic, if you are not making more than 10.30 a flag hour, your are either not that great or your employer is taking advantage of you.
If you are worried about it, find a new place to turn wrenches. trust me, other will pay you more.

Answer 4

the average technician in this country gets around $22.00 a flat rate hour, depending on your level you should be no less than $17.00 per flat rate hour turned. and there is no real law about your tools as far as pay go's, just have to write them off on your taxes.

Answer 5

Good tools - good job - no tools - no job!