Employee Says Old Boss Wrote 'Thief' On His Paycheck After He Reported Wage Theft

A Reddit user identified as 'OriginalNotice7957' has sparked widespread attention on the platform with a disturbing account involving their former employer. The user claimed that following the filing of a wage theft report against their ex-boss, they received a paycheck with the term 'THIEF' prominently written on the subject line.

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'THIEF' on paycheck subject line

"Filed a wage theft report against my former employer, was told he only paid 80% of what was owed, but I sucked it up. When I picked up the check at the Department of Labor, it had 'THIEF' boldly written on the subject line. Super awkward, unfair, and embarrassing, especially with others witnessing it," his post read.

Accompanying the post was a snapshot of the paycheck in question, which has since gone viral on the platform, garnering over 35,000 upvotes. The incident has incited a flurry of responses from Reddit users, many expressing outrage and advising the original poster to seek legal counsel.

Boss wrote ¡°thief¡± on my check
byu/OriginalNotice7957 inantiwork

Netizens accuse boss of defamation

One commenter remarked, "He called you a thief because you called him out for actually being caught as a thief. That's top tier 'I know you are, but what am I?'"

Another echoed the sentiment, suggesting, "You sure that wasn't just his signature?"

Amid the commotion, several users urged the poster to consider consulting an employment attorney. "Might be worth consulting with an employment attorney in this case. Especially if the whole amount hasn't been paid," one user advised.

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Another user pointed out potential legal implications, stating, "This is a written cheque that is unavoidably published to the depositing bank. They have written a false statement in an attempt to disparage your character. Get them in a deposition and push why they wrote 'thief'".

Another user highlighted a possible legal recourse, stating, "Seems like defamation to me."

The Reddit post has sparked widespread discussion, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals dealing with wage theft and workplace disputes, while also raising questions about defamation and appropriate legal remedies.

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