anonymous asked:


We have always received tips the same day as earned in our San Francisco restaurant. Without notice, they told us that effective immediately, we will not receive tips until payday. Since taxes due on tips are deducted from our hourly wages, most of us count on tip income daily to pay our bills rather than paycheques.

The trouble is, this earning period is June 16-30, we receive cheques on July 7th and everyone’s rent, health insurance, etc. cycles on the 1st. Some employees are okay, but others are going to be in trouble due to delayed wages, and everyone is unhappy about management’s general disregard for their workers’ well-being. Do we have any legal recourse? Can we talk to anyone about this? I know that gratuities are some sort of special wage under California law.

We suspect that they may be withholding tips to give themselves an interest-free two week loan.

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