Wage and hour cases in Lemon Grove at a glance
Employers in Lemon Grove account for 9 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (78%). Employers agreed to pay $84,001 in back wages to 117 workers, and $16,220 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($39,889), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($22,081), Accommodation and Food Services ($21,548).
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9 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas LLC Brandy Wood Homes | Aug 7, 2025 | 19 violations repeat | $39,489 | 18 | $7,696 |
| CCS Proclean | Jan 5, 2020 | 77 violations | $22,081 | 75 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Jun 20, 2017 | 4 violations | $1,744 | 3 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge Luv-Kush Enterprise, Inc. | Apr 18, 2017 | 2 violations | $19,259 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Bell St Mar Enterprises | Aug 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aztec Landscaping, Inc. | May 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Developmental Services Continuum, Inc | Oct 25, 2009 | 2 violations | $400 | 1 | 0 |
| Grove Pastry Shop | Jul 30, 2007 | 8 violations | $483 | 8 | 0 |
| Little Caesar Pizza | Apr 20, 2004 | 15 violations | $545 | 10 | $8,524 |
Largest back-wage records in Lemon Grove
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas LLC Brandy Wood Homes | 1 | $39,489 | 18 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| CCS Proclean | 1 | $22,081 | 75 | Jan 5, 2020 |
| Econo Lodge | 1 | $19,259 | 2 | Apr 18, 2017 |
| El Pollo Loco | 1 | $1,744 | 3 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Little Caesar Pizza | 1 | $545 | 10 | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Grove Pastry Shop | 1 | $483 | 8 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| Developmental Services Continuum, Inc | 1 | $400 | 1 | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Taco Bell | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Aztec Landscaping, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 21, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $39,489 | 18 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $22,081 | 75 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $21,003 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $400 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $483 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $545 | 10 |
Your rights in Lemon Grove
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lemon Grove 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.