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Elk Grove Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Elk Grove since 2004: 126 cases, $1,552,505 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Elk Grove at a glance

Employers in Elk Grove account for 126 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 82 of which found violations (65%). Employers agreed to pay $1,552,505 in back wages to 420 workers, and $70,166 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 ($1,157,124), Transportation and Warehousing ($149,324), Accommodation and Food Services ($110,477).

All cases, newest first

126 cases, page 2 of 2.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
A. D. ConstructionOct 1, 2009no violations found000
International Paper CompanySep 29, 2009no violations found000
Imperial Roofing, IncSep 2, 2009no violations found000
Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo and Company
Apr 14, 2009no violations found000
D Construction
Donohue and Son's, Inc.
Aug 20, 2008no violations found000
Oaks Family Care HomeMar 24, 2008no violations found000
Cherry Madamba's Residential FacilityDec 11, 2007no violations found000
Residential Care Facility for the ElderlyDec 4, 20075 violations repeat$16,16420
Ly Gardiner ServiceMay 24, 2007no violations found000
Matheson Postal Services, Inc.Oct 30, 2006no violations found000
Elk Grove Guest Home I & IIAug 25, 20065 violations repeat$7,5262$770
Bimbo Bakeries USAJun 15, 2006no violations found000
Cherry Madamba's Residential FacilityJan 9, 20065 violations$22,99030
Cherry Madamba's Residential FacilityJan 9, 200610 violations$7,53270
N Design/Build, Inc.Oct 8, 200539 violations000
Golden Valley AcademyJan 31, 20051 violation000
Children's World Learning CentersJan 31, 2005no violations found000
Dry Clean Today, IncJan 31, 20051 violation000
Kindercare Learning Center, Inc.Jan 28, 2005no violations found000
Elk Grove ManorDec 9, 20044 violations$1,74120
Laguna Park RCFE
Franas Enterprise, LLC.
Nov 1, 20044 violations$1,42130
Golden Years Guest Home IIOct 19, 20046 violations$4,93740
Golden Years Guest Home IOct 19, 20043 violations$3,88210
Love & CareOct 7, 20043 violations$14410
Subway
Frank J. Bandaccari
Sep 22, 2004no violations found000
Elk Grove Guest Home I & IISep 9, 20049 violations$3,78180

Largest back-wage records in Elk Grove

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Laguna Village RCFE3$342,17667Jun 13, 2025
Peer Home1$229,27225Jun 15, 2022
America West Medical Transportation1$147,41736Dec 28, 2018
Fuji Sushi Buffet2$100,64121Feb 27, 2017
MRM Floor Services1$71,70436Dec 22, 2011
Palm Valley Care I1$70,6887May 30, 2025
Serrano Guest Home & Home Sweet Home Assisted1$51,9656Aug 31, 2022
Camelot Care Home3$49,0695Jul 13, 2016
Cherry Madamba's Residential Facility7$42,01213May 31, 2016
F & A Astorga Care Home II (Matina)2$41,58411Dec 4, 2015
F & A Astorga Care Home (Meadowspring)2$36,7398Dec 4, 2015
Gemini Framing, Inc.1$33,8677Mar 9, 2022
Alexander's Residence for Seniors3$29,18612Jun 29, 2015
Angel's Care Home1$24,5285Aug 7, 2013
Corina Care Home2$24,4867Nov 7, 2012
Golden Berry, Inc.1$23,6503Jan 1, 2018
Golden Years Care Home II1$22,6453Jan 1, 2018
Plaza Park Home1$21,0073Apr 22, 2010
Initial Response Security1$19,4147Jan 3, 2018
Country Elegance Inc.1$18,1225Jan 10, 2011

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202542$286,67934
202421$126,18540
202233$315,10438
202111$00
202021$00
201922$1,4112
201865$213,19050
201763$36,54522
20161210$18,43530
2015147$66,91225
201450$00
20131212$128,53240
20121310$158,62139
201165$95,86544
2010116$32,45718
200951$2,4515
200820$00
200731$16,1642
200653$38,04812
200553$00
200476$15,90619

Your rights in Elk Grove

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Elk Grove 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. Our Elk Grove employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.

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