Wage and hour cases in Castro Valley at a glance
Employers in Castro Valley account for 15 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 11 of which found violations (73%). Employers agreed to pay $334,256 in back wages to 103 workers, and $5,821 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 ($242,791), Health Care and Social Assistance ($37,285), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($27,453).
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15 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhound Equestrian | Nov 20, 2024 | 5 violations repeat | $27,453 | 4 | $2,816 |
| Mission Hills School Castro Valley | Dec 28, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osbaldo Jauregui Racing Stables | Dec 31, 2020 | 1 violation | $1,200 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Castro Valley, Inc. | Mar 3, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,639 |
| Chefs Express Chinese Cuisine Inc. | Jan 15, 2020 | 68 violations repeat | $241,065 | 53 | $1,366 |
| Woodside RCFE Humanity Utopia Group, LLC | Jan 15, 2020 | 29 violations | $37,279 | 18 | 0 |
| Montessori School at Five Canyons | Feb 5, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grade Tech Inc. | Nov 10, 2015 | 15 violations | $2,730 | 12 | 0 |
| Norman's Grill | Jul 30, 2014 | 8 violations | $1,726 | 7 | 0 |
| Castro Valley Unified School District | Oct 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Trampas Inc. | Jun 30, 2012 | 1 violation | $6 | 1 | 0 |
| Lorenzo A. Martinez | Nov 21, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Lopez | Nov 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Castro Valley Union 76 | Dec 31, 2005 | 8 violations | $22,797 | 7 | 0 |
| Fairbanks Home Care | Sep 29, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Castro Valley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Express Chinese Cuisine Inc. | 1 | $241,065 | 53 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Woodside RCFE | 1 | $37,279 | 18 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Blackhound Equestrian | 1 | $27,453 | 4 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Castro Valley Union 76 | 1 | $22,797 | 7 | Dec 31, 2005 |
| Grade Tech Inc. | 1 | $2,730 | 12 | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Norman's Grill | 1 | $1,726 | 7 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Osbaldo Jauregui Racing Stables | 1 | $1,200 | 1 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Las Trampas Inc. | 1 | $6 | 1 | Jun 30, 2012 |
| McDonalds | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Lorenzo A. Martinez | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Fairbanks Home Care | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 29, 2005 |
| Montessori School at Five Canyons | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Mission Hills School Castro Valley | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Castro Valley Unified School District | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Luis Lopez | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 6, 2007 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $27,453 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | $279,544 | 72 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $2,730 | 12 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $1,726 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | $22,797 | 7 |
Your rights in Castro Valley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Castro Valley 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.