City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Manteca Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Manteca since 2004: 36 cases, $1,124,094 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Manteca at a glance

Employers in Manteca account for 36 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 26 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $1,124,094 in back wages to 315 workers, and $94,292 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 ($694,560), Accommodation and Food Services ($419,388), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($4,058).

All cases, newest first

36 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Raunak BazarMay 27, 2025no violations found000
Integrity Care Group LLCJun 5, 202418 violations000
Castle Road HomeMar 7, 2024no violations found000
Empire Workforce SolutionsJul 6, 20233 violations00$964
Lowery-Pena Construction CompanyApr 16, 202327 violations$221,476250
La Estrella Tacos & SeafoodDec 8, 2022102 violations repeat$412,203102$71,887
La Estrella Tacos & SeafoodDec 8, 202217 violations000
Lowery-Pena Construction CompanyJul 31, 202249 violations$413,051490
Lowery-Pena Construction CompanyJul 31, 2022no violations found000
Bricks and MinifigsDec 8, 20215 violations$2181$6,083
Safeway
Albertson Companies
Feb 18, 20212 violations00$7,456
Save Mart
Save Mart Supermarkets
Feb 4, 2021no violations found000
Van Groningen & SonsAug 23, 20192 violations00$7,902
St. Jude Care Center
Palm Haven Nursing and Rehab LLC
Apr 18, 20192 violations$75210
Feritage Qukn, IncorporatedSep 26, 20177 violations$4,05850
AED Electric Inc.Mar 30, 20174 violations$29,44030
Matsu Sushi
Yeon & Howard, Inc.
Dec 19, 201510 violations000
Locust Home
Heritage Estates, Inc.
Mar 24, 2014no violations found000
Lipman Produce
Lipman & Lipman, Inc.
Aug 18, 2013no violations found000
Jas Guest Home IncorporatedAug 14, 20126 violations000
Low Price New & Used TiresNov 21, 2011no violations found000
Genuine Quality Auto BodyNov 21, 2011no violations found000
Progressive Roofing
Progressive Services, Inc.
Jul 9, 201139 violations$6,828390
Inspired Kitchen and Bath, LLCMay 20, 20115 violations$2,72820
Carniceria RositaMay 5, 20115 violations$1,11740
Saint Jude Care Center, LLCJan 6, 20117 violations$3,72810
Matsuyama SushiMay 25, 20105 violations$2,52940
Manteca C.A.P.S.
Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation
Mar 19, 201015 violations$273150
GardnerTruckingNov 17, 2008no violations found000
Carl's Jr.
MANTECA STAR, LLC
Jun 16, 20081 violation$3810
Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
Central Valley's Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
Jul 16, 200718 violations$9,764170
Matts RoofingApr 17, 200631 violations$11,273310
Manteca C.A.P.S.
Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation
Apr 7, 20061 violation000
International House Of PancakesAug 21, 200526 violations$4,618150
Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
Central Valley's Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
Mar 16, 2005no violations found000
DNB Guest HomeSep 23, 20041 violation000

Largest back-wage records in Manteca

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Lowery-Pena Construction Company3$634,52774Apr 16, 2023
La Estrella Tacos & Seafood2$412,203102Dec 8, 2022
AED Electric Inc.1$29,4403Mar 30, 2017
Matts Roofing1$11,27331Apr 17, 2006
Elite Roofing Company, Inc.2$9,76417Jul 16, 2007
Progressive Roofing1$6,82839Jul 9, 2011
International House Of Pancakes1$4,61815Aug 21, 2005
Feritage Qukn, Incorporated1$4,0585Sep 26, 2017
Saint Jude Care Center, LLC1$3,7281Jan 6, 2011
Inspired Kitchen and Bath, LLC1$2,7282May 20, 2011
Matsuyama Sushi1$2,5294May 25, 2010
Carniceria Rosita1$1,1174May 5, 2011
St. Jude Care Center1$7521Apr 18, 2019
Manteca C.A.P.S.2$27315Mar 19, 2010
Bricks and Minifigs1$2181Dec 8, 2021
Carl's Jr.1$381Jun 16, 2008
Lipman Produce1$00Aug 18, 2013
Safeway1$00Feb 18, 2021
Low Price New & Used Tires1$00Nov 21, 2011
Castle Road Home1$00Mar 7, 2024

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202510$00
202421$00
202322$221,47625
202243$825,254151
202132$2181
201922$7521
201722$33,4988
201511$00
201410$00
201310$00
201211$00
201164$14,40146
201022$2,80219
200821$381
200711$9,76417
200622$11,27331
200521$4,61815
200411$00

Your rights in Manteca

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Manteca 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.

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