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

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Saluki

World class procrastinator
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 :smile:
 

Drago

Legendary Member
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.
 
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.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
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 :smile:
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?
 
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Saluki

Saluki

World class procrastinator
£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 :smile:

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 :smile: 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 :laugh: 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 :sad: Never mind, I still love it.
 

Pat "5mph"

A kilogrammicaly challenged woman
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Location
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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.
 
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