Wage and hour cases in Half Moon Bay at a glance
Employers in Half Moon Bay account for 15 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (53%). Employers agreed to pay $309,503 in back wages to 88 workers, and $75,319 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($273,371), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($23,171), Retail Trade ($12,961).
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15 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Terra Garden, Inc | Jan 29, 2023 | 45 violations | $84,075 | 39 | $42,494 |
| Concord Farms | Jan 23, 2023 | 39 violations repeat | $189,296 | 23 | $29,050 |
| VILLASATSONOMA, LLC | Dec 3, 2020 | 21 violations | $23,171 | 20 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. | Dec 6, 2013 | 4 violations | $3,218 | 2 | $900 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc 5 | Dec 5, 2013 | 3 violations | $5,290 | 2 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice Inc. Twice as Nice at Half the Price Inc. | Dec 5, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,234 | 1 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. | Dec 5, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,219 | 1 | 0 |
| Giusti Farms, LLC | Dec 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rocket Farms, Inc. | May 17, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Half Moon Bay Orchids | Apr 23, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silva Wholesale Florist | Apr 22, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mushroom Farm | Aug 14, 2012 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,875 |
| Andreotti Family Farm | Jul 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshall Construction | Jan 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Half Moon Bay Roofing | Apr 28, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Half Moon Bay
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Farms | 1 | $189,296 | 23 | Jan 23, 2023 |
| California Terra Garden, Inc | 1 | $84,075 | 39 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| VILLASATSONOMA, LLC | 1 | $23,171 | 20 | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. | 2 | $5,437 | 3 | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc 5 | 1 | $5,290 | 2 | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Twice As Nice Inc. | 1 | $2,234 | 1 | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Mushroom Farm | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Half Moon Bay Roofing | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Half Moon Bay Orchids | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Andreotti Family Farm | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 13, 2011 |
| Giusti Farms, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Silva Wholesale Florist | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Marshall Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Rocket Farms, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 17, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $273,371 | 62 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $23,171 | 20 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | $12,961 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Half Moon Bay
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Half Moon Bay 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.