Wage and hour cases in Carmel at a glance
Employers in Carmel account for 6 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $85,058 in back wages to 23 workers, and $0 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 ($81,390), Wholesale Trade ($3,668), Health Care and Social Assistance ($0).
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6 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO GRILL | Jan 8, 2017 | 21 violations | $77,736 | 20 | 0 |
| Fresh Alliance | Sep 12, 2014 | 3 violations | $3,668 | 2 | 0 |
| Magnolia Manor of Carmel | Nov 26, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bistro | May 15, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hola! Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Dec 29, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,654 | 1 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Aug 11, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Carmel
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO GRILL | 1 | $77,736 | 20 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| Fresh Alliance | 1 | $3,668 | 2 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Hola! Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | 1 | $3,654 | 1 | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Bistro | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 15, 2013 |
| Magnolia Manor of Carmel | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| United States Postal Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 11, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $77,736 | 20 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $3,668 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | $3,654 | 1 |
Your rights in Carmel
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Carmel 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. 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.