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[California] Can my job wait over 2 months to pay me for my pooled tips?

Hi! I tried seeking advice from r/legaladvice but haven’t received any info so hopefully it’s okay to post it here too. Long time lurker but rarely make any posts. Essentially, my job started debit card tips in the middle of August and we were told they were to be paid out monthly. It is now near the end of October and my job has not taken any action in order to pay us out our tips. I’ve asked my manager many times about where they were but I’ve been blown off with answers like “It’ll come on the next paycheck” or “We’re working on it.” However it’s been months and we haven’t seen a single cent. I no longer wish to work for a company that cannot pay me out the money that I’ve already earned. Is there anything I can do to receive my tips in a more timely…


Hi! I tried seeking advice from r/legaladvice but haven’t received any info so hopefully it’s okay to post it here too. Long time lurker but rarely make any posts. Essentially, my job started debit card tips in the middle of August and we were told they were to be paid out monthly. It is now near the end of October and my job has not taken any action in order to pay us out our tips. I’ve asked my manager many times about where they were but I’ve been blown off with answers like “It’ll come on the next paycheck” or “We’re working on it.” However it’s been months and we haven’t seen a single cent. I no longer wish to work for a company that cannot pay me out the money that I’ve already earned. Is there anything I can do to receive my tips in a more timely matter/receive them at all? Is this even legal?

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