Wage and hour cases in Colton at a glance
Employers in Colton account for 33 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 18 of which found violations (55%). Employers agreed to pay $464,110 in back wages to 2,158 workers, and $75,685 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $2,643 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Retail Trade ($330,892), Health Care and Social Assistance ($54,275), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($33,855).
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33 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelcare Hospice, Inc. | Feb 6, 2026 | 11 violations repeat | $2,643 | 10 | $5,282 |
| Best Western Plus/ Barry Singh | May 31, 2024 | 45 violations | $10,040 | 42 | $1,666 |
| Bracost IV | Mar 10, 2024 | 3 violations repeat | $51,632 | 2 | $1,372 |
| First Student | Apr 1, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sparkling Clean Car Wash | Mar 8, 2021 | 17 violations repeat | $31,375 | 15 | $8,715 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | May 30, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DSI Logistics | Feb 14, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County of San Bernardino Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | Oct 4, 2017 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MARQUES FAMILY HOME | Feb 4, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greenpath Recovery Greenpath Recovery West, Inc. | Nov 10, 2014 | 19 violations | $2,551 | 18 | 0 |
| Ponce Recycling, Inc. | Nov 4, 2014 | 3 violations | $15,702 | 1 | 0 |
| Helm & Sons Amusements, Inc. | May 2, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MARQUES FAMILY HOME | Mar 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Cadena Building Materials | Oct 4, 2012 | 3 violations | $456 | 1 | 0 |
| Elizabeth Paniagua Janitorial | Sep 18, 2012 | 7 violations | $4,050 | 3 | 0 |
| Ashley Furniture Ashleys Furniture Industries, inc | Aug 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashley Furniture Homestore | Aug 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Jul 31, 2012 | 10 violations repeat | $1,956 | 9 | $3,430 |
| LC & RC Cleaning Services | Feb 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Funeral Home Grupo Deco California, Corporation | Jun 7, 2010 | 4 violations | $2,266 | 3 | 0 |
| Dr Wong and Associates | Oct 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centrepointe Car Wash, Inc. | Apr 30, 2008 | 2 violations | $214 | 2 | 0 |
| Lyco Machining | Apr 25, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | Apr 7, 2008 | 6 violations repeat | $2,850 | 5 | $1,100 |
| Stater Bros. Markets | Jul 29, 2007 | 3,705 violations | $328,042 | 2,029 | $51,480 |
| Subway Sanwhiches | Jul 24, 2007 | 13 violations repeat | $4,444 | 12 | $2,640 |
| Industrial Masonry Inc. | Jul 20, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied Storage Containers | May 29, 2007 | 7 violations | $5,889 | 6 | 0 |
| Reche Canyon Rehabilitation & Health Care | Jan 31, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foothill Oxygen Service, Inc. | Dec 17, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elizabeth Shutters California Plastics Inc dba | Jul 8, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seibert Security Service Inc. | Apr 8, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Superior Tank Lines So. Cal Petroleum Transport, Inc. | Nov 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Colton
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stater Bros. Markets | 1 | $328,042 | 2,029 | Jul 29, 2007 |
| Bracost IV | 1 | $51,632 | 2 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Sparkling Clean Car Wash | 1 | $31,375 | 15 | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Ponce Recycling, Inc. | 1 | $15,702 | 1 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Best Western Plus/ Barry Singh | 1 | $10,040 | 42 | May 31, 2024 |
| Allied Storage Containers | 1 | $5,889 | 6 | May 29, 2007 |
| Subway Sanwhiches | 1 | $4,444 | 12 | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Elizabeth Paniagua Janitorial | 1 | $4,050 | 3 | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | 1 | $2,850 | 5 | Apr 7, 2008 |
| Excelcare Hospice, Inc. | 1 | $2,643 | 10 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Greenpath Recovery | 1 | $2,551 | 18 | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Colton Funeral Home | 1 | $2,266 | 3 | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | 1 | $1,956 | 9 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| La Cadena Building Materials | 1 | $456 | 1 | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Centrepointe Car Wash, Inc. | 1 | $214 | 2 | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Reche Canyon Rehabilitation & Health Care | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Dr Wong and Associates | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 5, 2009 |
| MARQUES FAMILY HOME | 2 | $0 | 0 | Feb 4, 2016 |
| First Student | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Seibert Security Service Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 8, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $2,643 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | $61,672 | 44 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $31,375 | 15 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $18,253 | 19 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 | $6,462 | 13 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $2,266 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 2 | $3,064 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | $338,375 | 2,047 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Colton
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Colton 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.