Wage and hour cases in Dana Point at a glance
Employers in Dana Point account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $168,191 in back wages to 155 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 ($86,583), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($54,687), Retail Trade ($26,921).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Dara | Oct 6, 2019 | 5 violations | $52,823 | 5 | 0 |
| Maxum Detective Agency/ Maxum Scurity Servic | Jan 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahe Restaurant Seychelles Reef #2 Corp | May 5, 2011 | 35 violations | $33,760 | 34 | 0 |
| Buena Vista Market Victor Miranda Markets, Inc | Sep 19, 2009 | 7 violations | $22,509 | 5 | 0 |
| Northwood Ranch Market | Oct 27, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Ways Quality | Mar 27, 2007 | 162 violations | $54,687 | 102 | 0 |
| Monarch Beach Market | Jan 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PVJ Foods Incorporated | Dec 16, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dana Point Fuel Dock | Nov 15, 2005 | 9 violations | $4,412 | 9 | 0 |
| Gelson's Super Market | Sep 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Dana Point
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Ways Quality | 1 | $54,687 | 102 | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Thai Dara | 1 | $52,823 | 5 | Oct 6, 2019 |
| Mahe Restaurant | 1 | $33,760 | 34 | May 5, 2011 |
| Buena Vista Market | 1 | $22,509 | 5 | Sep 19, 2009 |
| Dana Point Fuel Dock | 1 | $4,412 | 9 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Monarch Beach Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Gelson's Super Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 25, 2005 |
| Maxum Detective Agency/ Maxum Scurity Servic | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Northwood Ranch Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 27, 2008 |
| PVJ Foods Incorporated | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 16, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $52,823 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $33,760 | 34 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $22,509 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $54,687 | 102 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $4,412 | 9 |
Your rights in Dana Point
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Dana Point 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.