City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Gilroy Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Gilroy since 2004: 57 cases, $396,512 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 Gilroy at a glance

Employers in Gilroy account for 57 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 45 of which found violations (79%). Employers agreed to pay $396,512 in back wages to 201 workers, and $14,484 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $2,760 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($124,786), Health Care and Social Assistance ($82,822), Accommodation and Food Services ($59,240).

All cases, newest first

57 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Bonita Springs Care HomeFeb 23, 20263 violations repeat$2,7602$1,408
Blackrock Stone TileDec 10, 20248 violations000
K & N Manor, Inc.Mar 10, 20241 violation000
Pho ThanhJan 7, 20227 violations repeat$59,2404$2,468
Ashley Homestore SelectJun 30, 20216 violations$4,00750
International Paper CompanyApr 30, 2021no violations found000
USPS Gilroy
United States Postal Service
May 30, 20201 violation$33010
Christopher RanchAug 16, 20171 violation000
Bridle's Residential Care HomeApr 10, 201711 violations repeat000
Nathan's Residential Care Home, Inc.Apr 10, 20179 violations repeat000
K & N Manor, Inc.Mar 19, 201717 violations repeat000
Chevron-Oasis Car Wash
Vaazhga Valamudan Investments, Inc.
Oct 26, 20162 violations000
Trevis Berry TransportationJan 12, 20161 violation000
Petco Store
Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc
Dec 31, 20154 violations$2,23630
Fiorio FarmsJul 5, 201516 violations00$1,600
GCRI Global Cancer Research InstintuteMar 2, 2015no violations found000
Econo FurnitureFeb 20, 20151 violation000
House of Furniture & MattressFeb 1, 20153 violations$7,82020
7-Eleven Store # 16799BDec 29, 20133 violations$20,68030
Fiorio FarmsJul 31, 2013no violations found000
Links Electrical ServicesJul 24, 2013no violations found000
Uesugi FarmsJul 22, 2013no violations found000
Nor Cal Portable Services, IncJul 2, 201319 violations$28,925190
Christopher RanchJun 29, 201320 violations00$1,000
El Camino Packing Inc.Jun 28, 2013no violations found000
Gilroy Bowl and Scotty's RestaurantMay 19, 201327 violations repeat$45,31726$8,008
Green Valley Residential Care HomeJan 11, 201317 violations$29,572160
Jones New York
JAG Footwear, Accessories and Retail Corp
Nov 29, 20122 violations000
Arco AM/PM
Nasa Enterprises, Inc.
May 8, 201214 violations$6,637120
Associated Plumbing, Inc.Mar 23, 201234 violations$61,926330
Robert Johnson, DDSMar 15, 20121 violation000
Gilroy Family Medical Group, Inc.Feb 28, 20122 violations000
Dr. Lowell O. Tan, DDSFeb 8, 20121 violation000
Richard R. Gallagher DDS, MSD, MSE, PhDJan 23, 20121 violation000
One World PreschoolJan 17, 20123 violations$15820
Judy's Helping Hands Child Care
Wendorf Judith and Gary Family Day Care
Jan 17, 20122 violations000
Go Kids CDC /Administrative Off.@ Los ArroyosDec 31, 201116 violations$2,523150
Go Kids CDC @ OchoaDec 31, 20115 violations$75350
K & N Manor, Inc.Nov 8, 201121 violations$32,162100
Bridle's RCH
MMMS Enterprises, Inc.
Nov 8, 20119 violations$12,17020
WalgreensApr 8, 20112 violations000
Renn Transportation, Inc.Aug 25, 2010no violations found000
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & PreschFeb 17, 201019 violations$2,724180
B&D Plumbing, Inc.Jan 13, 201013 violations$62,175130
Enterprise Protective Services, Inc.Oct 29, 20092 violations$66310
West Coast Linen
Lohrey Enterprises, Inc.
Nov 25, 2008484 violations000
Christopher RanchAug 10, 2008no violations found000
Platinum Theatres, Inc.Jan 19, 20081 violation000
Rickenbacker Collection ServicesAug 16, 2007no violations found000
The Rock ZoneAug 23, 20063 violations$3,49710
Jane Dutra Repair ServiceApr 18, 2006no violations found000
Gilroy Grocery OutletMar 24, 2006no violations found000
House of BagelsMar 12, 2006no violations found000
Hogue Bros Body ShopAug 9, 20055 violations$1,34440
Won Ik Quartz Group, IncNov 15, 20042 violations000
Paez Painting and DecoratingAug 22, 20041 violation$68510
Arteagas's Supermarket
Lopez-Shiraki Enterprises, Inc.
Jun 7, 20043 violations$8,20830

Largest back-wage records in Gilroy

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
B&D Plumbing, Inc.1$62,17513Jan 13, 2010
Associated Plumbing, Inc.1$61,92633Mar 23, 2012
Pho Thanh1$59,2404Jan 7, 2022
Gilroy Bowl and Scotty's Restaurant1$45,31726May 19, 2013
K & N Manor, Inc.3$32,16210Mar 10, 2024
Green Valley Residential Care Home1$29,57216Jan 11, 2013
Nor Cal Portable Services, Inc1$28,92519Jul 2, 2013
7-Eleven Store # 16799B1$20,6803Dec 29, 2013
Bridle's RCH1$12,1702Nov 8, 2011
Arteagas's Supermarket1$8,2083Jun 7, 2004
House of Furniture & Mattress1$7,8202Feb 1, 2015
Arco AM/PM1$6,63712May 8, 2012
Ashley Homestore Select1$4,0075Jun 30, 2021
The Rock Zone1$3,4971Aug 23, 2006
Bonita Springs Care Home1$2,7602Feb 23, 2026
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Presch1$2,72418Feb 17, 2010
Go Kids CDC /Administrative Off.@ Los Arroyos1$2,52315Dec 31, 2011
Petco Store1$2,2363Dec 31, 2015
Hogue Bros Body Shop1$1,3444Aug 9, 2005
Go Kids CDC @ Ochoa1$7535Dec 31, 2011

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202611$2,7602
202422$00
202211$59,2404
202121$4,0075
202011$3301
201744$00
201622$00
201554$10,0565
201395$124,49464
201299$68,72147
201155$47,60832
201032$64,89931
200911$6631
200832$00
200710$00
200641$3,4971
200511$1,3444
200433$8,8934

Your rights in Gilroy

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Gilroy 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.

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