Franchise Owner Accused of Employee Mistreatment in The Woodlands, Texas
Recent reports have surfaced regarding the alleged mistreatment of employees at two El Tiempo Cantina restaurants in The Woodlands, Texas. The franchise owner, Rigoberto Luna, is facing serious accusations of not paying his employees, issuing bad checks, and abruptly closing both establishments without prior notice.
Employees Speak Out
Former employees of the Woodlands El Tiempo Cantina restaurants have come forward with harrowing tales of their experiences working under Luna’s management. Many employees expressed their concerns anonymously, citing fear of retaliation from Luna.
“I enjoyed working in this restaurant, I loved it, the customers were great, until we had to get paid,” one former employee shared.
These employees recounted instances where Luna allegedly withheld paychecks, credit card tips, and even locked them out of the restaurants without warning.
Financial Mismanagement and Unfulfilled Promises
Claims of financial mismanagement and broken promises have plagued Luna’s reputation as a business owner. Multiple employees have reported bounced paychecks, unpaid tips, and misleading statements regarding the status of the restaurants.
Despite evidence of significant sales figures at the Woodlands Parkway location, employees have struggled to receive their rightful wages and compensation.
One former employee stated, “There’s always money to be made in this industry, and I know how much because I have proof.”
Furthermore, allegations of Luna issuing checks from unauthorized accounts and coercing employees into signing waivers to relinquish their rights to further claims have raised serious ethical concerns.
A Call for Accountability
As the community grapples with the fallout of Luna’s actions, there is a growing call for accountability and justice. Employees, who have been left in financial distress, are seeking recourse for the damages inflicted upon them.
It remains to be seen how Luna will address these allegations and whether legal action will be taken to rectify the injustices faced by the employees of El Tiempo Cantina.
In the meantime, concerned citizens and local authorities are urged to monitor the situation closely and support those affected by this unfortunate series of events.
