So I was talking to one of my best friends and I just found out that her boss takes all of the tips that they make. And the customers don’t know about it either, apparently during a catering order for a rich woman, the woman tipped eight workers $100 each. The boss kept all of the tips.
It’s gotten to the point where customers know to pull the workers to the side to secretly give them tips. Because otherwise, the boss will take them.
I’m pretty sure this is illegal, but my research is inconclusive and even if it is illegal I have no idea how to report this or even do anything about it. Is there anything I can do? Advice would be much appreciated!
Edit: The state is North Carolina if that helps. It’s a small mom and pop barbecue place so there isn’t any corporate or HR to complain to.
Edit 2: I don’t work there, in fact I don’t even live in the state anymore. And while my friend is about to quit, I haven’t managed to convince her to report them.