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"Michigan Waitress Fired After Splitting $10,000 Tip with Co-Worker"

A waitress in Michigan was fired from the Mason Jar Café after receiving a $10,000 tip from a customer, which was intended to be divided among the staff to honor the restaurant's deceased manager. The waitress claimed that drama ensued when the money was divided, leading to her termination. The restaurant's owners stated that the decision to fire the waitress was not made lightly and emphasized their care for their staff, but the waitress expressed shock and disappointment at losing her job.