Employer Withholding Tips California

Summary

In California, employees are entitled to all tips they earn. If you suspect your employer withheld tips, gather evidence and consider filing a claim with the California Labor Commissioners Office. Employers can assign someone else to log work hours, but employees should verify their accuracy. Discuss any discrepancies with your employer.

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Yea, I mean I spoke with them and they said that I didn't receive a tip bc I wasn't hustling. Yea, thats not true bc I was told something else by the team captain and the other captain who was on the job told the guy who investigated it that I was putting in the work. I also spoke with him about the stolen tips and he said smth else entirely
It sounds like a frustrating situation. In California, tips are the property of the employee who earned them. If you believe your tips were stolen, you can file a claim with the California Labor Commissioner's Office. Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with the claim?
also, is it legal in California for someone else besides the employee to be in charge of logging hours?
In California, employers can designate someone other than the employee to log work hours. However, the employee should have access to verify their hours for accuracy. You might want to check if your hours are logged correctly and discuss any discrepancies with your employer.