Wage and hour cases in Grass Valley at a glance
Employers in Grass Valley account for 21 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 14 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $203,987 in back wages to 66 workers, and $4,262 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 Information ($159,919), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($25,049), Accommodation and Food Services ($13,090).
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21 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logger Unlimited | Dec 20, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loggers Unlimited, Inc. | Dec 31, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center | Sep 1, 2020 | 3 violations | $25,049 | 1 | 0 |
| Best Western Gold County Inn | Mar 19, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bruswick Village | Aug 12, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gold Country Cab & Courier Gold Country Transportation, Inc. | Feb 28, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plaza Jalisco Restaurant | Nov 13, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $12,420 | 3 | 0 |
| Golden Chain Motel | May 8, 2014 | 1 violation | $670 | 1 | 0 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-Brunswick | Mar 11, 2011 | 10 violations | $4,132 | 10 | 0 |
| Gold Rush Burgers and BBQ | Mar 10, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-McKnight | Feb 28, 2011 | 7 violations | $1,383 | 4 | 0 |
| Regency Cleaning Service | Aug 12, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Century Trading, Inc | Dec 8, 2009 | 8 violations | $3,230 | 7 | 0 |
| Riebes Auto Parts | Oct 14, 2009 | 1 violation | $1,523 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernie's Van & Storage | Apr 30, 2007 | 1 violation | $1,176 | 1 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Dec 25, 2005 | 45 violations | $112,587 | 26 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Dec 25, 2005 | 11 violations | $35,541 | 7 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Dec 25, 2005 | 5 violations | $6,276 | 5 | 0 |
| Subway Keith R and Karen Miller | Jun 21, 2005 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,262 |
| All Power, Inc. | Aug 12, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Electric Company, Inc. | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Grass Valley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | 3 | $154,404 | 38 | Dec 25, 2005 |
| Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center | 1 | $25,049 | 1 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Plaza Jalisco Restaurant | 1 | $12,420 | 3 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-Brunswick | 1 | $4,132 | 10 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Pacific Century Trading, Inc | 1 | $3,230 | 7 | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Riebes Auto Parts | 1 | $1,523 | 1 | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-McKnight | 1 | $1,383 | 4 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Ernie's Van & Storage | 1 | $1,176 | 1 | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Golden Chain Motel | 1 | $670 | 1 | May 8, 2014 |
| Skyler Electric Company, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | not stated |
| Gold Country Cab & Courier | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Logger Unlimited | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Subway | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Regency Cleaning Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Best Western Gold County Inn | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Gold Rush Burgers and BBQ | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Loggers Unlimited, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| All Power, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 12, 2004 |
| Bruswick Village | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 12, 2019 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | $25,049 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $13,090 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | $5,515 | 14 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | $4,753 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $1,176 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 4 | $154,404 | 38 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Grass Valley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Grass Valley 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.