hired at one rate of pay,but is different on check...

[cdkelley]

What is the name of your state?arialWhat is the name of your state?
California


I was recently hired to work as a banquet food server. At the time I was hired I was told that my starting pay was to be $11.00 per hour.Plus any tip(if there is any) that may be given to the servers by whichever catering company that hired us. There is not usually a tip at the bigger banquets, but occasionally a server is given one at a smaller private party.
My problem is this -when I recieved my first paycheck it reads that I am only recieving the state minimum wage ($6.75 per hour) & that the amount of $4.25 per hour has been recieved as a tip(s).
I feel as if something is not quite right about this,Why wasn't I told that my wages are $6.75 + $4.25 to be claimed as tips which equal a total of $11.00 per hour? I think that it was very misleading & at no time was minimum wage mentioned or the way the pay rate would show on my check.Is this some type of tax evasion or write off for the company?
Thanks in advance for any input!
cdkelley

 

[Beth3]

I'm sorry to have to give you this answer but I'm afraid your SOL. You need only be paid minimum wage (including tips.) If you can prove the employer intentially defrauded you in order to induce you to accept the job, you could have the basis of a civil lawsuit but that would cost you thousands of dollars to pursue and even if you won, your costs would far exceed your actual wage loss.

My personal advice to you is to find a new job asap. Good luck.

 

[cdkelley]

Thank you for answering.I figured as much!