Nate
There are bad bosses and there are bad bosses.
The issue of tipped labor is a controversial topic nowadays, but in some cases, people are simply exploiting it for their benefit.
The manager at a coffee chain store is participating illegally in the tip pool. Even though it’s against state law for the employer to participate, the manager splits tips with the other employees when on the floor, and even takes tips when sitting in her office.
When an employee spoke up about it, the manager threatened to fire him, causing him to quit. The manager argues that tips are a privilege and they don’t have to let employees take them. However, the employees haven’t received a raise in over a year, while the manager makes $1,000 a week.
One coworker is even homeless. The employee is unsure about what to do next so they shared their story in the popular r/AntiWork subreddit for advice from readers.
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