Absolutely unacceptable and unethical behavior from the owner, Dianne. I was contracted to do vendor work for this bakery and was promised compensation for a 6-hour working interview (stage). It’s now been over three weeks, and despite repeated follow-ups, I’ve received nothing but excuses, lies, and empty promises.

I was misled from the beginning — Dianne clearly stated I would be paid the day after the stage. I have the text messages to prove it. Now, weeks later, she claims she "doesn't usually pay for stages" — a blatant contradiction of her own words. This isn’t just unprofessional, it’s exploitative.

The level of dishonesty and lack of accountability is staggering. My time and labor were taken under false pretenses, and when I rightfully demanded my compensation, I was met with evasiveness and gaslighting. Dianne's business practices are not only unethical but borderline fraudulent.

At this point, she is outright refusing to pay wages I rightfully earned. I will be filing a formal complaint with the FTC and exploring legal options to address her deceitful conduct. No one should have to fight for compensation they were clearly promised. If you value your time, integrity, or professional boundaries — stay far away from this business.