I work for a small cafe/bakery in Michigan. I put in my two weeks and my employer is docking my pay $2/hr for my remaining shifts…is this legal or is she just an asshole? Can I file a complaint with the department of labor or is this within her rights as a small business owner?
Edit for more info: 3 weeks ago I tried to quit but was convinced to stay on part time for a few more weeks. At this time they gave me a raise of $2. It’s a toxic work environment and my boss sucks so last week I gave my official end date. During this convo she said she was gonna bump me back down to what I was at before. It’s not going below minimum wage. I agreed to keep the peace and have worked a couple shifts since then. But it isn’t sitting well with me so I am considering telling her that tomorrow at the end of my shift and that I won’t be coming back. I’m hella nervous.
Another edit: the department of labor is closed for the day, but I sent them en email outlining my situation and asking what I can do.
There is no contract and no employee handbook. Nothing in writing because this lady sucks at running her business. It was all a verbal agreement. She said since I went back on my word, she is going back on hers.