Singer Brian McKnight’s tenure as a talk show host has hit a snag, thanks to a lack of funds, a source close to the production has revealed to Access Hollywood.

Brian’s new talk show on TV One began airing in syndication in 250 markets, including New York and Los Angeles, on Sept. 25. But The Brian McKnight Show has faced its share of problems, insiders say. Apparently, the crooner’s money woes has left some members of his staff paid for only half their work.

“The production staff has only gotten checks for two weeks’ work, even though we’ve worked about four weeks,” the source told Access.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the California Labor Board confirmed that 20 employees have filed non-payment complaints against the show for a total cost of over $86,000. A rep for McKnight told the entertainment magazine that, in the past, the show has had trouble paying its employees, but the rep insists that wasn’t Brian’s fault.

“Yes, admittedly there were some missteps in the beginning,” the rep said. “Brian and his former business partner always took a ‘divide and conquer’ approach to business. His partner handled financing, the books, etc. Brian handled the creative. Admittedly he should have been more aware of what was going on, but that partner has been removed and going forward Brian is keeping an eye on everything. A new financial situation is in play – and Brian’s first priority is to make sure his wonderful team that worked tirelessly with him on this show is compensated as quickly as possible.”