Wage and hour cases in Berkeley at a glance
Employers in Berkeley account for 62 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 37 of which found violations (60%). Employers agreed to pay $578,724 in back wages to 308 workers, and $26,815 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 0 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Accommodation and Food Services ($319,758), Construction ($76,776), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($55,247).
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62 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Care Center | Feb 5, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back In Shape Landscape & Maintenance Corp | Jul 1, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IYASARE Restaurant | Jan 18, 2024 | 21 violations repeat | $5,465 | 20 | $3,772 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Apr 19, 2023 | 8 violations repeat | $803 | 7 | $7,122 |
| Kokolo Donburi | Oct 1, 2022 | 69 violations | $27,838 | 68 | 0 |
| Crepevine Restaurant (Burlingame) | Dec 15, 2021 | 21 violations repeat | $57,559 | 20 | $14,425 |
| Colusa Market | Jan 12, 2021 | 2 violations | $363 | 1 | 0 |
| Faith Taylor Racing | Jan 7, 2021 | 3 violations | $1,200 | 2 | 0 |
| Isidro Tamayo Racing | Jan 7, 2021 | 9 violations | $1,170 | 2 | 0 |
| Victor Trujillo Racing | Dec 30, 2020 | 11 violations | $8,232 | 10 | 0 |
| Angelo Tekos Racing | Dec 23, 2020 | 3 violations | $1,077 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Troy Racing | Dec 23, 2020 | 1 violation | $346 | 1 | 0 |
| Kirala | Feb 1, 2020 | 50 violations | $187,861 | 37 | 0 |
| Kirala Takeout | Feb 1, 2020 | 12 violations | $8,997 | 11 | 0 |
| Inclusive Community Resources LLC | Dec 31, 2019 | 6 violations | $53,933 | 5 | 0 |
| LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LAB THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | Aug 1, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Kudsk Construction /M Gutierrez Engin. | Dec 31, 2016 | 11 violations | $76,776 | 9 | 0 |
| Wolverine Services | May 10, 2016 | 18 violations | $3,747 | 8 | 0 |
| Alborz Persian Cuisine | May 20, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BERKELEY UDUPI, INC. | May 5, 2014 | 6 violations repeat | $17,213 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Berkeley Food & Housing Project, BFHP | Feb 25, 2014 | 21 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diversity Abroad | Jan 9, 2014 | 11 violations | $19,614 | 6 | 0 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | Dec 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweet Treat Stop Dream Team 2 Holdings, LLC | Nov 12, 2013 | 7 violations | $9,966 | 6 | 0 |
| Worldwide Farmers Exchange | Oct 22, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Light & Power | Aug 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BERKELEY SPRINGS MANOR LTP Care Continuum Corporation | Aug 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig & Julie Feied | Jul 30, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henkel Corporation | Jun 23, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacifica Foundation Radio | May 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Steel Casting Company | Mar 16, 2013 | 515 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berkeley Faculty Club The Faculty Club University of California | Nov 18, 2012 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen | Aug 15, 2012 | 2 violations | $232 | 1 | 0 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Feb 29, 2012 | 2 violations | $780 | 1 | 0 |
| Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals | Feb 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Feb 5, 2012 | 9 violations | $3,491 | 8 | 0 |
| Keith Nations | Dec 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Albert Lenzini | Dec 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klokstad Racing Stables | Dec 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gloria Haley | Nov 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Windsor House Residence | Nov 7, 2011 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Sherman Racing Stable, Inc. | Oct 31, 2011 | 16 violations | $26,488 | 16 | 0 |
| Frank Lucarelli Training Stables | Oct 31, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William E. Morey Racing Stables | Oct 26, 2011 | 13 violations | $16,734 | 12 | 0 |
| Golden Gate Fields Pacific Racing Association | Sep 28, 2011 | 45 violations | $11,610 | 44 | 0 |
| Long Road Long Road Travel Supplies | May 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCI Berkeley Cement, Inc. | Mar 24, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodeway Inn Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP | Feb 28, 2011 | 2 violations | $333 | 2 | 0 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation, Inc. | Feb 10, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service United States Postal Service | May 4, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G-Bear Prints | Dec 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erica Tanov, Inc. | Mar 23, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakamura Realty, Inc. | Aug 30, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakamura Realty, Inc. | Jun 29, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virginia Bakery, Inc. | Jan 18, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab | Jul 31, 2006 | 4 violations | $30,484 | 4 | 0 |
| Ceridono Heating and Cooling, Inc. | Jan 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | Jul 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hotel Durant | Apr 9, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Beach Pizza | Mar 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University Valero | Jan 6, 2005 | 1 violation | $6,412 | 1 | 0 |
| University of California, Berkeley | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Berkeley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirala | 1 | $187,861 | 37 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Larry Kudsk Construction /M Gutierrez Engin. | 1 | $76,776 | 9 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Crepevine Restaurant (Burlingame) | 1 | $57,559 | 20 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Inclusive Community Resources LLC | 1 | $53,933 | 5 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab | 1 | $30,484 | 4 | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Kokolo Donburi | 1 | $27,838 | 68 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Art Sherman Racing Stable, Inc. | 1 | $26,488 | 16 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Diversity Abroad | 1 | $19,614 | 6 | Jan 9, 2014 |
| BERKELEY UDUPI, INC. | 1 | $17,213 | 4 | May 5, 2014 |
| William E. Morey Racing Stables | 1 | $16,734 | 12 | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Golden Gate Fields | 1 | $11,610 | 44 | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Sweet Treat Stop | 1 | $9,966 | 6 | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Kirala Takeout | 1 | $8,997 | 11 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Victor Trujillo Racing | 1 | $8,232 | 10 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| University Valero | 1 | $6,412 | 1 | Jan 6, 2005 |
| IYASARE Restaurant | 1 | $5,465 | 20 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Wolverine Services | 1 | $3,747 | 8 | May 10, 2016 |
| Papa John's Pizza | 1 | $3,491 | 8 | Feb 5, 2012 |
| Faith Taylor Racing | 1 | $1,200 | 2 | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Isidro Tamayo Racing | 1 | $1,170 | 2 | Jan 7, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | $5,465 | 20 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $803 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $27,838 | 68 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | $60,292 | 25 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | $206,513 | 61 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $53,933 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $80,523 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | $36,827 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | $9,966 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | $4,503 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 | 6 | $55,165 | 74 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $30,484 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | $6,412 | 1 |
Your rights in Berkeley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Berkeley are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Our Berkeley employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. County is assigned from the city on the case. Back to the wage theft tracker.
About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.