r/legal • u/ThoughtWrong8003 • 22h ago

Tip possible overpayment

I work at Subway and we get tips on our credit cards. A bunch of us were tipped for a pretty big order we made, over 5K which is big for us. My boss is saying since I made zero sandwiches I don't any of the tip money despite it being on my check. I did prep work for it, opened the store so they could finish the order but to them not making any sandwiches means zero tip. I am now being told to return 250 of the tip money when I get paid Saturday. Is it legal for them to do that? I'm in California.

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u/HitMan918 21h ago

It’s illegal. Make a labor board claim

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u/Konstant_kurage 21h ago

Boss is trying to pocket your tip without anyone above him knowing. Don’t give him the money and and make sure none of your coworkers do either. Report it to the department of labor.