Wage and hour cases in Desert Hot Springs at a glance
Employers in Desert Hot Springs account for 12 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (42%). Employers agreed to pay $122,885 in back wages to 80 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 ($101,030), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($21,855), Retail Trade ($0).
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12 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapopan Restaurants Inc. | Feb 24, 2022 | 13 violations repeat | $41,239 | 11 | 0 |
| Apple Recycling-Dillon Location | Mar 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country View House | Mar 4, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC | Aug 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddies Smog | Jun 29, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Hotel | Oct 15, 2012 | 53 violations | $59,791 | 53 | 0 |
| Powell Framing | Jun 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Crest Mortgage Corporation | Apr 24, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocean Springs Tech Inc. | Jul 15, 2010 | 17 violations | $21,855 | 16 | 0 |
| RC Group | Oct 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desert Dunes Golf Club | Apr 3, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sav-U-Foods | Dec 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Desert Hot Springs
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miracle Springs Resort and Spa Hotel | 1 | $59,791 | 53 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Zapopan Restaurants Inc. | 1 | $41,239 | 11 | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Ocean Springs Tech Inc. | 1 | $21,855 | 16 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Sav-U-Foods | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 16, 2004 |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| Powell Framing | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| RC Group | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 11, 2007 |
| Apple Recycling-Dillon Location | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Eddies Smog | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Pacific Crest Mortgage Corporation | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Desert Dunes Golf Club | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Country View House | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 4, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $41,239 | 11 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | $59,791 | 53 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $21,855 | 16 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Desert Hot Springs
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Desert Hot Springs 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.