CA mechanics wages

old ladies would come in for a coupon free lube, and that was that, the shop didnt make any money (but maybe picked up a few customers) so my guy didnt make any money. Sounds fishy, but he has been out of work so long, I'm sure he's happy to even have a job, legal or not. Plus he gets me free rollers for my projects..rich area and people get 4 new tires when one gets a flat!