pto hrs/tips terminated from job ,,

[pr9196]

hi,
i recently got terminated from an indian casino after 6 yrs, i accumulated 50+ hrs pto, during this time our tips were shared for "pto" and administerd by the casino, which we were charged a percent. the casino had approved my pto for an upcoming vacation in sept. 2008, since i was terminated ,, my hourly pto was paid, but i wasnt paid my tips, which consist of 60-70% of my pay. ..... when an employee takes pto, they receive hourly pay plus the tips made during their absence. *** shouldnt i still be eligible for my share of tips for my accumulated pto time ?? *** do i have any legal recourse??
thank you for you advice it is very much appriciated
peter

 

[cbg]

I very much doubt that any law exists requiring that you be paid tips for time that you were on PTO. However, if the casino was on tribal land, you will have to ask your question of an employer versed in tribal law. I don't believe any such lawyers follow this board.