Age  old trick in the US. They stop putting you on the schedule and stop  communicating with you. When you go to file for unemployment, they say  that you failed to show up for work, thereby quitting, making you  ineligible for unemployment. Or, suddenly, you have a couple hours on  the schedule again. They play this game until you get tired of it and go  away.

Is  it legal? Probably not. Does it work? Yes. Most people just get another  job and go away. The manager keeps you off the unemployment rolls,  which saves the company money.

If  you want to fight it, apply for unemployment. Save everything. Save all  of your texts. Save anything they text you. Check the schedules  religiously and show up for work if you are scheduled. Apply for  unemployment and go through the entire process. Your employer will deny  the claim, saying you failed to show for work, thereby quitting, but you  have your documentation for the hearing.

You can also contact your state’s (If this is in the US) Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for advice. It’s free.