Waitress Fired After Receiving $10,000 Tip in Memory of Customer's Friend

The generous tip, intended to honor a deceased friend, led to unexpected consequences for a Michigan waitress, sparking debate over the restaurant's decision.

A customer left a $10,000 tip on a $32.43 bill at Mason Jar Cafe in Michigan, in memory of a friend.
The tip was intended to be shared among the staff, with each receiving over $1,100.
Waitress Linsey Boyd was fired a week after the incident, with the restaurant citing 'purely a business decision'.
The firing led to a social media firestorm, with some calling for a boycott of the restaurant.
Management claims the dismissal was unrelated to the tip, citing policy violations and bad timing.