Wage and hour cases in Del Mar at a glance
Employers in Del Mar account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $51,208 in back wages to 92 workers, and $2,450 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($44,979), Accommodation and Food Services ($4,813), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($1,344).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Junior Lifeguards | Dec 16, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill Inc. | Mar 21, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clarion del Mar Del Mar Inn Associates | May 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Les Artistes Inn | May 9, 2012 | 1 violation | $4,813 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds Ernie Sandoval Enterprises Inc. | Jun 24, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,450 |
| Johnson & Rountree Johnson & Rountree Premium, Incorporated | Apr 30, 2009 | 2 violations | $113 | 2 | 0 |
| Harvest Ranch | Mar 11, 2008 | 1 violation | $72 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnson & Rountree Johnson & Rountree Premium, Inc. | Nov 21, 2006 | 87 violations | $44,866 | 87 | 0 |
| Katherine White | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,344 | 1 | 0 |
| Harvest Ranch #4 18 | Nov 23, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Del Mar
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Rountree | 2 | $44,979 | 89 | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Les Artistes Inn | 1 | $4,813 | 1 | May 9, 2012 |
| Katherine White | 1 | $1,344 | 1 | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Harvest Ranch | 1 | $72 | 1 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Harvest Ranch #4 18 | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Del Mar Junior Lifeguards | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| McDonalds | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 24, 2011 |
| Clarion del Mar | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 22, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $4,813 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $113 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $72 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $44,866 | 87 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $1,344 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Del Mar
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Del Mar 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.