Fired under false accusation and then threatened....

[Jenna91772]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MA

I was fired because someone (don't know who) told my boss I they saw me put money in my tip jar that I shouldn't have. I did no such thing. I was told that I would be mailed my check. It has been almost two weeks since I was fired and still no check. I called and talked to the owner and he told me that I wasn't getting my money. When I pointed out to him that by state law, he should have had it for my the day I was fired, he told me that if I started any trouble for him that he would have a detective (police have frequented this restaurant for many years and many know the owner personally) file a report and have me arrested. I don't want to be arrested for something I absolutely didn't do, but I don't want this guy to get away with it. What course of action should I take?

 

[Beth3]

Mass. reg's do indeed require that an employee who is fired be paid at once. You may contact MA's DOL (which I believe in your State is the Attorney General's office) and file a complaint.

he told me that if I started any trouble for him that he would have a detective (police have frequented this restaurant for many years and many know the owner personally) file a report and have me arrested. I think he's just trying to intimidate you. While of course anything is possible, it seems highly unlikely that a law enforcement officer is going to arrest you on the say-so of a former boss with an axe to grind when there is absolutely no evidence that you broke any law.

Call the AG's office and file a complaint for your unpaid wages.