Wage and hour cases in Cottonwood at a glance
Employers in Cottonwood account for 11 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 9 of which found violations (82%). Employers agreed to pay $22,288 in back wages to 35 workers, and $3,850 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($17,172), Accommodation and Food Services ($3,852), Construction ($900).
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11 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Market North State Grocery, Inc. | Jan 13, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branding Iron Cafe Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. | Nov 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Chevron | Nov 1, 2012 | 4 violations | $364 | 3 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn Redding Redding Motel Partners LLC | Sep 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,050 | 1 | 0 |
| Main Street Diner | Jul 10, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,802 | 1 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Eatery | Jun 15, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakeside Pizza & Grill | Jun 4, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Beacon Gas | Mar 28, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travelers Motel James C. Hoffman and Jenay A. Hoffman | Jan 11, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sound Forest Technologies LLC | Sep 24, 2011 | 40 violations | $17,172 | 29 | $3,850 |
| FOS Engineering | Nov 24, 2006 | 2 violations | $900 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Cottonwood
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Forest Technologies LLC | 1 | $17,172 | 29 | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Comfort Inn Redding | 1 | $2,050 | 1 | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Main Street Diner | 1 | $1,802 | 1 | Jul 10, 2012 |
| FOS Engineering | 1 | $900 | 1 | Nov 24, 2006 |
| Cottonwood Chevron | 1 | $364 | 3 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Cottonwood Eatery | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Travelers Motel | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Holiday Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Lakeside Pizza & Grill | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Branding Iron Cafe | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Cottonwood Beacon Gas | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 28, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 6 | $4,216 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $17,172 | 29 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $900 | 1 |
Your rights in Cottonwood
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Cottonwood 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.