Wage and hour cases in Fort Bragg at a glance
Employers in Fort Bragg account for 5 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (100%). Employers agreed to pay $17,440 in back wages to 56 workers, and $20,028 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 ($9,618), Health Care and Social Assistance ($7,822).
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5 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Newport Ranch | Apr 17, 2025 | 47 violations repeat | $6,678 | 37 | $855 |
| Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe | Jul 31, 2023 | 7 violations repeat | $2,660 | 5 | $19,173 |
| Parents and Friends, Inc | Dec 8, 2008 | 9 violations | $59 | 9 | 0 |
| Mendocino Coast Clinics, Inc. | Jun 30, 2008 | 4 violations | $7,763 | 3 | 0 |
| Emerald Dolphin Inn | Oct 31, 2005 | 3 violations | $280 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Fort Bragg
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Coast Clinics, Inc. | 1 | $7,763 | 3 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| The Inn at Newport Ranch | 1 | $6,678 | 37 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Cowlick's Ice Cream Cafe | 1 | $2,660 | 5 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Emerald Dolphin Inn | 1 | $280 | 2 | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Parents and Friends, Inc | 1 | $59 | 9 | Dec 8, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $6,678 | 37 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $2,660 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | $7,822 | 12 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $280 | 2 |
Your rights in Fort Bragg
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Fort Bragg 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.