How long before I claim 'works' clothing as my own

[Saluki]

I left my job on 12th June this year and despite several texts (no reply to any), a few phone calls (only one reply and they said they'd be over that evening to collect - they didn't arrive) and talking to head office, I still have a rather lovely fleece, a winter waterproof and fleece lined coat, a couple of polo shirts and a leather folder thing.

It's been 5 weeks and 2 days now. Should I leave it another week and then pick the logos off with a quick-unpick (they are embroidered on) or continue wasting my time contacting the company. I am not posting them, at my own expense, to Maidstone, nor am I delivering them.

The company seem disinterested in collecting the garments now. Can I just keep them? Has 5 weeks been long enough to claim them? They would be brilliant for winter

 

[Drago]

That's a civil question. In you position I'd write to them by recorded delivery giving them 7 days to collect the clothing, else I'll be charging them £5 a day storage.

 

[TVC]

I'm not sure they would be bothered about second hand clothing, there's nothing they can do with it. Do what the rest of us do, gardening clothes.

 

[ufkacbln]

I'm not sure they would be bothered about second hand clothing, there's nothing they can do with it. Do what the rest of us do, gardening clothes.

Wear it when robbing a bank.... and they will suspect the present employees

 

[MontyVeda]

I'm not sure they would be bothered about second hand clothing, there's nothing they can do with it. Do what the rest of us do, gardening clothes.

This.

I have several old work t-shirts and polos that are no spattered in paint, grease and grime.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I think you tried..enjoy the clothing i say..
Logo ? Does it need to go straight away?

 

[Arrowfoot]

Go ahead and unpick. If they call, just return it and tell them that you unpicked it as you have given sufficient notice with no response. I am sure they have enough sense to understand that.

 

[TVC]

I heard you were employed as a Chippendale, TVC. Do you really garden in your work clothes?

Only when I'm using my dibber.



...and that was the end of the thread....

 

[classic33]

I left my job on 12th June this year and despite several texts (no reply to any), a few phone calls (only one reply and they said they'd be over that evening to collect - they didn't arrive) and talking to head office, I still have a rather lovely fleece, a winter waterproof and fleece lined coat, a couple of polo shirts and a leather folder thing.

It's been 5 weeks and 2 days now. Should I leave it another week and then pick the logos off with a quick-unpick (they are embroidered on) or continue wasting my time contacting the company. I am not posting them, at my own expense, to Maidstone, nor am I delivering them.

The company seem disinterested in collecting the garments now. Can I just keep them? Has 5 weeks been long enough to claim them? They would be brilliant for winter

The same with any property found, usually 28 days, but be prepared to have them claim them after that period.
Posistion is stronger if you have made any payment towards them providing them. I'd go with @Drago's post though, taking the seven day period as starting from when your letter was signed for..

Unpicking the stitching, work from the inside when cutting. Using a small needle to keep the stitching clear, just cutting on the needle.

£80 fleece ain't to be laughed at.
Can you dye the stitching on the winter waterproof?

 

[cd365]

I wouldbin it, well that's what I would tell themI did. You have been more than fair.

 

[Milkfloat]

It's not winter yet, leave it for another month or two.

 

[Saluki]

£80 fleece ain't to be laughed at.
Can you dye the stitching on the winter waterproof?

I was thinking dark blue marker pen on that

I have a load of their stationary too. I'll pop that in the recycling bin next Sunday night.

Thank you everyone. I appreciate the time taken to answer. I was thinking 28 days but just wanted a bit of reassurance on it.

Fleece is lovely and fleecy, BTW It fits, which is rather good. My old fleece is a tad large nowadays. It looks like I'm a 7 year old trying on Dad's cycling jacket Sleeves are folded back twice and I reckon that I could hide a Whippet in there too.
Actually, my beloved Planet X track top is now vast as well Never mind, I still love it.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I have several uniforms from current and previous jobs, use them for gardening, painting, bike cleaning.
The ones from my current job that we are not allowed to wear anymore because the sponsor has changed, I use for commuting or when we do work without the public being in.
Had a lovely and warm major supermarket's fleece that I used at home for many years, before spilling a load of emulsion paint on it by accident.

 

[Diggs]

My old company used to hand out Tshirts for various events.You'd occasionally see them out on people running or in the gym.
I found mine were excellent for cleaning bikechains

 

[screenman]

What is this free clothing? damn this self employed lark