Wage and hour cases in Hercules at a glance
Employers in Hercules account for 7 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 6 of which found violations (86%). Employers agreed to pay $163,639 in back wages to 43 workers, and $5,720 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 ($101,121), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($43,545), Health Care and Social Assistance ($13,589).
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7 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhullar Cargo Inc | Jan 3, 2023 | 1 violation | $1,899 | 1 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | May 31, 2021 | 11 violations | $100,777 | 10 | 0 |
| Buenavista Home At Pepperwood | Oct 19, 2018 | 16 violations repeat | $13,589 | 15 | $4,620 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Jul 2, 2011 | 7 violations repeat | $3,485 | 5 | $1,100 |
| West Coast Drilling, Inc. | Jul 21, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pro Media Serb Systems Inc. | Nov 3, 2006 | 11 violations | $43,545 | 10 | 0 |
| Ektara, Inc. dba Subway Sandwich Shop | Jul 14, 2006 | 2 violations | $344 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Hercules
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | 1 | $100,777 | 10 | May 31, 2021 |
| Pro Media | 1 | $43,545 | 10 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Buenavista Home At Pepperwood | 1 | $13,589 | 15 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 1 | $3,485 | 5 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Bhullar Cargo Inc | 1 | $1,899 | 1 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Ektara, Inc. dba Subway Sandwich Shop | 1 | $344 | 2 | Jul 14, 2006 |
| West Coast Drilling, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 21, 2010 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $1,899 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $100,777 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $13,589 | 15 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $3,485 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $43,889 | 12 |
Your rights in Hercules
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Hercules 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.