Wage and hour cases in Highland at a glance
Employers in Highland account for 21 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 17 of which found violations (81%). Employers agreed to pay $450,320 in back wages to 138 workers, and $18,448 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($360,011), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($56,386), Construction ($33,923).
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21 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Discovery Residential Services | May 6, 2026 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highland Hand Car Wash | Oct 29, 2021 | 18 violations repeat | $27,869 | 15 | $9,255 |
| Subway Sav-Gore Enterprises, Inc. | Mar 2, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,713 |
| SHAWN'S ELECTRIC | May 30, 2020 | 2 violations | $1,163 | 1 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service U. S. Postal Service - Highland | Sep 5, 2019 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cucas Mexican Restaurant | Dec 4, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Discovery Residential Services | Jan 15, 2016 | 38 violations | $34,394 | 19 | 0 |
| Matheson Trucking Inc | Aug 27, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Vista Behavioral Treatment | May 23, 2014 | 2 violations | $26 | 2 | 0 |
| TLC Fletcherview Cheri Christensen - Sole Prop | Mar 17, 2014 | 13 violations | $9,586 | 9 | 0 |
| Highland Hand Car Wash | Jun 16, 2013 | 32 violations repeat | $28,517 | 20 | $7,480 |
| Sierra Vista Rehabilitation Center | Apr 11, 2013 | 17 violations | $40 | 15 | 0 |
| Mathur Care Home Tonner Home St Mary's Home | Mar 4, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $16,375 | 4 | 0 |
| NEW DISCOVERY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES I | Feb 7, 2013 | 35 violations repeat | $299,046 | 17 | 0 |
| One Stop Construction and Restoration | Feb 4, 2011 | 18 violations | $32,760 | 4 | 0 |
| Sierra Vista Behavioral Treatment | Sep 30, 2010 | 5 violations | $12 | 5 | 0 |
| Albertson's New Albertson's Inc. | Aug 13, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Vista Behavioral Treatment | Jun 30, 2008 | 18 violations | $40 | 18 | 0 |
| Young Dragons, Inc. | Jan 30, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Vista Braswell Enterprises, Inc | Jun 29, 2006 | 9 violations | $492 | 9 | 0 |
| East Highland Car Wash | Feb 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Highland
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW DISCOVERY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES I | 1 | $299,046 | 17 | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Highland Hand Car Wash | 2 | $56,386 | 35 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| New Discovery Residential Services | 2 | $34,394 | 19 | May 6, 2026 |
| One Stop Construction and Restoration | 1 | $32,760 | 4 | Feb 4, 2011 |
| Mathur Care Home Tonner Home St Mary's Home | 1 | $16,375 | 4 | Mar 4, 2013 |
| TLC Fletcherview | 1 | $9,586 | 9 | Mar 17, 2014 |
| SHAWN'S ELECTRIC | 1 | $1,163 | 1 | May 30, 2020 |
| Sierra Vista | 1 | $492 | 9 | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Sierra Vista Behavioral Treatment | 3 | $78 | 25 | May 23, 2014 |
| Sierra Vista Rehabilitation Center | 1 | $40 | 15 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Albertson's | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 13, 2009 |
| U.S. Postal Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Matheson Trucking Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| East Highland Car Wash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Subway | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Cucas Mexican Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Young Dragons, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 30, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $27,869 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $1,163 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $34,394 | 19 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | $9,612 | 11 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | $343,978 | 56 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $32,760 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $12 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $40 | 18 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $492 | 9 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Highland
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Highland 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.