Wage and hour cases in La Quinta at a glance
Employers in La Quinta account for 17 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 10 of which found violations (59%). Employers agreed to pay $586,660 in back wages to 489 workers, and $5,660 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 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($494,319), Health Care and Social Assistance ($77,362), Construction ($11,849).
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17 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Guard Inc | Jan 23, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pure Hope Care | Oct 5, 2023 | 12 violations repeat | $77,362 | 11 | $5,660 |
| Desert Sands Unified School District | Jun 16, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USPS United States Postal Service | Feb 12, 2021 | 2 violations | $1,071 | 1 | 0 |
| Louise's Pantry | Jun 2, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valley Pipeline Services, Inc | Apr 15, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Casa Bella Casa RCFE, Inc. | Mar 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc. | Nov 22, 2013 | 515 violations repeat | $494,319 | 466 | 0 |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Mar 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill Southern California Goodwill Industries of Southern California | Apr 26, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | Oct 22, 2009 | 27 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Quinta Hotel Resort & Club and PGA West | Oct 20, 2009 | 3 violations | $1,939 | 1 | 0 |
| Lake La Quinta Inn | Oct 7, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendon Construction | Aug 25, 2006 | 23 violations | $11,849 | 9 | 0 |
| La Quinta Car Wash Inc. | Aug 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rancho La Quinta Country Club T.D. Desert Development LTD. Partnership | Nov 29, 2004 | 2 violations | $120 | 1 | 0 |
| Anvil Group | Aug 18, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in La Quinta
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc. | 1 | $494,319 | 466 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Pure Hope Care | 1 | $77,362 | 11 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Kendon Construction | 1 | $11,849 | 9 | Aug 25, 2006 |
| La Quinta Hotel Resort & Club and PGA West | 1 | $1,939 | 1 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| USPS | 1 | $1,071 | 1 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Rancho La Quinta Country Club | 1 | $120 | 1 | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Desert Sands Unified School District | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Valley Pipeline Services, Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Anvil Group | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| McDonald's Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Desert Guard Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| La Quinta Car Wash Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Bella Casa | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Goodwill Southern California | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Lake La Quinta Inn | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Louise's Pantry | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 2, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $77,362 | 11 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $1,071 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $494,319 | 466 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | $1,939 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $11,849 | 9 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | $120 | 1 |
Your rights in La Quinta
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in La Quinta 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.