Wage and hour cases in Eureka at a glance
Employers in Eureka account for 14 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (57%). Employers agreed to pay $28,162 in back wages to 35 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($16,340), Transportation and Warehousing ($5,834), Retail Trade ($3,167).
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14 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHSS County of Humboldt California Department of Social Services | Sep 25, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City of Eureka Parks and Recreation | May 19, 2015 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glen Paul School Humboldt County Office of Education | Apr 19, 2013 | 2 violations | $6 | 2 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Apr 1, 2013 | 2 violations | $5,834 | 1 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Aug 24, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chin's Cafe & Motel | Dec 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Able Forestry Consultants, Inc. | Feb 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| It's My Home AM Family Ventures, Inc. | Jan 31, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Freshwater Nursery, Inc. | Apr 3, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Westgate Gardens Nursery | Mar 31, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King Bayshore Foods, Inc. | Nov 30, 2005 | 22 violations | $2,815 | 22 | 0 |
| Vern's Furniture | Dec 31, 2004 | 2 violations | $3,167 | 2 | 0 |
| A-1 Security | Nov 7, 2003 | 10 violations | $9,963 | 5 | 0 |
| A-1 Security Service A-1 Security Services, Inc. | Feb 28, 2003 | 8 violations | $6,377 | 3 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Eureka
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Security | 1 | $9,963 | 5 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| A-1 Security Service | 1 | $6,377 | 3 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| United States Postal Service | 2 | $5,834 | 1 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Vern's Furniture | 1 | $3,167 | 2 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Burger King | 1 | $2,815 | 22 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Glen Paul School | 1 | $6 | 2 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| James Able Forestry Consultants, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Westgate Gardens Nursery | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 31, 2009 |
| IHSS County of Humboldt | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| It's My Home | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 31, 2010 |
| City of Eureka Parks and Recreation | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 19, 2015 |
| Chin's Cafe & Motel | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Freshwater Nursery, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 3, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $5,840 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $2,815 | 22 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $3,167 | 2 |
Your rights in Eureka
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Eureka 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.