Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

I am a working waitress in NYC. Last week another waitress had to give the restaurant $306 out of the money on here. We keep all cash customers give us for bills on us, so this isn't the problem. The manager was sitting right by the safe where we put in our cash out's, saw the girl put the money into the drop box, which you can only put in and not take out, and she left. The next day the girl was told she owed $300 because it was missing. Now, the restaurant wants all the waitresses to pay a portion for this to make up for what's missing. I was not working the same shift as her and I don't feel like I should have to pay $88. That's a lot of money to come out of my tips! I live off my tips!


Asked on 6/16/12, 10:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

That's not legal, but you might be risking your job to complain directly to your boss. You can either file a complaint with the Department of Labor or contact an employment attorney.

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Answered on 6/18/12, 9:18 am


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