Wage and hour cases in Davis at a glance
Employers in Davis account for 18 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 11 of which found violations (61%). Employers agreed to pay $143,383 in back wages to 57 workers, and $24,345 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $13,978 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Accommodation and Food Services ($48,452), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($45,901), Retail Trade ($33,039).
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18 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunan Style | Sep 9, 2025 | 4 violations repeat | $13,978 | 3 | $2,113 |
| Amada Senior Care | Jul 8, 2024 | 4 violations repeat | $13,993 | 3 | $2,058 |
| Mountain Mike's MAAN & KUMAR PIZZA, INC. | Nov 4, 2022 | 3 violations | $13,179 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Jan 18, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | Mar 20, 2021 | 7 violations repeat | $21,248 | 6 | $4,230 |
| DMG Mori DMG Mori Manufacturing USA, Inc. | May 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevron Tera Investments, Inc. | Aug 17, 2018 | 20 violations repeat | $15,998 | 17 | $10,401 |
| South Davis Valero | Aug 17, 2018 | 17 violations repeat | $14,722 | 13 | $5,543 |
| Davis Gas & Shop - Andy's BP, Inc. | Jun 13, 2018 | 6 violations | $2,319 | 5 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Motor Vehicles | Oct 20, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zindagi Indian Bistro | Aug 2, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red 88 Noodle Bar | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | $47 | 1 | 0 |
| Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant | Mar 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I House Web | Feb 8, 2012 | 2 violations | $1,998 | 1 | 0 |
| Mermaid's Seafood and Grill | Feb 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar | Aug 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIQ Software Solutions, Inc. | Dec 31, 2007 | 10 violations | $45,901 | 6 | 0 |
| Konditorei Austrian Pastry Cafe, Inc. | May 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Davis
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIQ Software Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $45,901 | 6 | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | 1 | $21,248 | 6 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Chevron | 1 | $15,998 | 17 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| South Davis Valero | 1 | $14,722 | 13 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Amada Senior Care | 1 | $13,993 | 3 | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Hunan Style | 1 | $13,978 | 3 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Mountain Mike's | 1 | $13,179 | 2 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Davis Gas & Shop - Andy's BP, Inc. | 1 | $2,319 | 5 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| I House Web | 1 | $1,998 | 1 | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Red 88 Noodle Bar | 1 | $47 | 1 | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Mermaid's Seafood and Grill | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Konditorei Austrian Pastry Cafe, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 16, 2005 |
| California, State of | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Zindagi Indian Bistro | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 2, 2013 |
| DMG Mori | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 13, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $13,978 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $13,993 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | $13,179 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $21,248 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | $33,039 | 35 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | $2,045 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $45,901 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Davis
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Davis 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.