I suggest that you speak with an employment lawyer in regards to the totality of your employment situation. Sometimes there are courses of action...

Did you get fired? What position did you hold? How long did you work there? Why do you think they lied about the theft?

The focus should be on whether the withholding of the payment triggered an FLSA violation.

Why do you believe it was racially motivated?

I would think so. Negligence on the part of the owner/operator of the business.

I think a case could be made under negligence as well. But, the real question is what if any damages can be established.

If your employer is a qualified employer under Chapter 760.10 or Title VII, you should speak with an employment lawyer right away. It is important...

Where you terminated? Where you disciplined? Did you have any history of this happening in the past? How many employees does your employer...

I am not sure what the question here really is. Sounds like you admitted to theft, which is a crime. Seems to me that you might want to at...

I have been down this road many times. Being on call is one thing, but you need to be able to state that you are also actually doing work during...