Safety Shoes: Frequently Asked Questions

 
Q. How do I get reimbursed for safety shoes?
A. After purchase, submit an itemized sales receipt along with a completed Safety Shoe Reimbursement Application form.

Q. Where can I buy my safety shoes?
A. At one of the approved stores listed on the Safety Shoe Reimbursement Application form or on the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs website.

Q. What type of receipt do I need?
A. An itemized sales receipt.

Q. What is an “itemized sales receipt?”
A. A copy of your sales receipt that shows the date purchased, the specific item name, store name and the price of the safety shoes.

Q. What if I don’t have an itemized sales receipt?
A. We cannot process your Safety Shoe Reimbursement Application without one.

Q. Can I get reimbursed for more than one pair of shoes if I don’t use the full $150 on a pair of shoes?
A. No, only one pair of shoes per calendar year.

Q. Where do I submit my Safety Shoe Reimbursement Application?
A. Submit your Safety Shoe Reimbursement Application, along with your itemized sales receipt one of the following ways email, drop off at an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs office, interoffice mail, or US Mail.

Q. Will I be reimbursed for shipping fees?
A. No, we cannot reimburse for shipping fees.

Q. How long will it take to get my reimbursement?
A. Normal processing time can take up to 8 weeks.

Q. How will I get my reimbursement?
A. Through the same process as your regular paycheck and can be found in the “Hours and Earnings” portion of your paycheck stub.

Q. I am a salary employee, but I work in a mandatory Safety Shoe area. Can I still be reimbursed?
A. This program is for hourly IAM-represented Boeing employees only. Contact your manager to discuss the process applicable to you.