Wage and hour cases in La Mesa at a glance
Employers in La Mesa account for 38 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 22 of which found violations (58%). Employers agreed to pay $194,776 in back wages to 245 workers, and $39,677 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 Construction ($132,522), Accommodation and Food Services ($34,500), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($23,716).
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38 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Fresh Fit Foods, Inc. | May 21, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cilantro's Taco Shop | Jun 22, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claim Jumper | Jul 22, 2022 | 1 violation | $147 | 1 | 0 |
| Elite Framing Crew, LLC | Oct 23, 2021 | 96 violations repeat | $52,667 | 96 | $16,478 |
| Farmers Table La Mesa | May 25, 2021 | 18 violations repeat | $26,525 | 17 | $14,977 |
| DRV Modular Contractors | May 23, 2021 | 9 violations | $3,430 | 5 | 0 |
| Country Manor AG Facilities Operations, LLC | May 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Risk Management | Jul 22, 2017 | 3 violations | $240 | 2 | 0 |
| Mt. Helix Home Care Pacifica Residential Care Inc. | Jul 19, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDCO EDCO Disposal Corp | Jun 14, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expanding Horizons Developmental Disability | Apr 6, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM Risk Management Strategies, LLC | Mar 5, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trattoria Tiramisu | Nov 1, 2014 | 8 violations | $1,796 | 8 | 0 |
| Aqua Clean Hand Car Wash | Oct 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodexo | Jun 26, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh MXN Food ASB Restaurant Holdings LLC | Jun 12, 2013 | 3 violations | $965 | 3 | 0 |
| LG Services, Inc. | May 25, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,010 | 1 | 0 |
| National Cinema Services (Grossmont Center | Feb 28, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady Company/San Diego Inc | Nov 11, 2011 | 41 violations | $35,052 | 24 | 0 |
| Brady Company/San Diego Inc | Oct 20, 2011 | 41 violations | $35,052 | 24 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut | Jul 31, 2011 | 3 violations | $229 | 3 | 0 |
| Pacific Income Properties, Inc. | Nov 17, 2010 | 3 violations | $3,673 | 1 | 0 |
| Tried & True Corporate Cleaning Tired and True Corporate Cleaning, Inc | Oct 24, 2010 | 4 violations | $11,894 | 4 | 0 |
| BJ's Restaurant BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | Sep 9, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casa de Pico Restaurant | Aug 20, 2009 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,622 |
| Reading Cinema Consolidated Entertainment, Inc. | Aug 12, 2009 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,280 |
| Jamba Juice Jamba Juice Company | Jul 10, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,320 |
| Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill | Jul 10, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panda Express Panda Express Incorporated | Jun 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claim Jumper Claim Jumper Management, LLC | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeramiCafe Art Lounge | Jun 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakey's Pizza Shakey's Pizza of La Mesa | May 31, 2009 | 7 violations | $4,838 | 6 | 0 |
| Tried & True Corporate Cleaning | Jun 1, 2007 | 23 violations | $2,270 | 11 | 0 |
| T & T Maintenance Specialist | Jan 27, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramada | Dec 29, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & D Towing C & D Towing Specialist Inc | Oct 27, 2005 | 1 violation | $125 | 1 | 0 |
| Branson LT | Apr 29, 2005 | 27 violations | $5,311 | 27 | 0 |
| Tried & True Corporate Cleaning | Jan 6, 2005 | 12 violations | $9,552 | 11 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in La Mesa
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Company/San Diego Inc | 2 | $70,104 | 48 | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Elite Framing Crew, LLC | 1 | $52,667 | 96 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| Farmers Table La Mesa | 1 | $26,525 | 17 | May 25, 2021 |
| Tried & True Corporate Cleaning | 3 | $23,716 | 26 | Oct 24, 2010 |
| Branson LT | 1 | $5,311 | 27 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Shakey's Pizza | 1 | $4,838 | 6 | May 31, 2009 |
| Pacific Income Properties, Inc. | 1 | $3,673 | 1 | Nov 17, 2010 |
| DRV Modular Contractors | 1 | $3,430 | 5 | May 23, 2021 |
| Trattoria Tiramisu | 1 | $1,796 | 8 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| LG Services, Inc. | 1 | $1,010 | 1 | May 25, 2013 |
| Fresh MXN Food | 1 | $965 | 3 | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Team Risk Management | 1 | $240 | 2 | Jul 22, 2017 |
| Pizza Hut | 1 | $229 | 3 | Jul 31, 2011 |
| Claim Jumper | 2 | $147 | 1 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| C & D Towing | 1 | $125 | 1 | Oct 27, 2005 |
| Expanding Horizons Developmental Disability | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Cilantro's Taco Shop | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Panda Express | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| BJ's Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Aqua Clean Hand Car Wash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 7, 2014 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $147 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | $82,622 | 118 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | $240 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | $1,796 | 8 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $1,975 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | $70,333 | 51 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $15,567 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | $4,838 | 6 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $2,270 | 11 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | $14,988 | 39 |
Your rights in La Mesa
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in La Mesa 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.