Wage and hour cases in El Cerrito at a glance
Employers in El Cerrito account for 6 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $53,966 in back wages to 27 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($53,778), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($188), Construction ($0).
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6 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Markle Racing Stables | Nov 25, 2020 | 1 violation | $188 | 1 | 0 |
| RN3 Loving Care Homes II | Dec 31, 2013 | 14 violations | $31,302 | 13 | 0 |
| RN3 Loving Care Homes I | Dec 31, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RN3 Loving Care Homes IV | Dec 31, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Eye and Laser Medical Center | Nov 19, 2012 | 13 violations | $22,476 | 13 | 0 |
| D & H Construction, Inc. | Oct 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in El Cerrito
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN3 Loving Care Homes II | 1 | $31,302 | 13 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Ellis Eye and Laser Medical Center | 1 | $22,476 | 13 | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Dan Markle Racing Stables | 1 | $188 | 1 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| D & H Construction, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| RN3 Loving Care Homes I | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| RN3 Loving Care Homes IV | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $188 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $31,302 | 13 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $22,476 | 13 |
Your rights in El Cerrito
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in El Cerrito 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.