Wage and hour cases in Napa at a glance
Employers in Napa account for 111 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 86 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $2,237,643 in back wages to 970 workers, and $388,943 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 ($742,883), Health Care and Social Assistance ($691,198), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($664,437).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesy's Famous Steak House Jonesy's Famous Steak House of Napa, Inc | Mar 29, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Napa Valley PSI, Inc. | Feb 5, 2010 | 23 violations | $1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ken Mays Plumbing | Sep 10, 2009 | 2 violations | $2,813 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick's Painting Company | Jul 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norcal Swim Shop | May 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrel Stop LLC | May 4, 2008 | 3 violations | $3,143 | 2 | 0 |
| Foster Wine Estates Americas | Aug 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celebrity Haven | Aug 10, 2005 | 5 violations | $5,599 | 3 | 0 |
| Celebrity Haven RCFE | Jul 31, 2005 | 4 violations | $50,333 | 2 | $1,000 |
| Bistro Don Giovanni | Jul 13, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Scott (Elite Civil Construction) | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Napa
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Vineyard Management | 1 | $512,130 | 93 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Nova Group | 4 | $359,644 | 139 | Mar 29, 2020 |
| TAILORED LIVING CHOICES, LLC | 1 | $311,130 | 113 | Sep 3, 2016 |
| Frontier Contracting, Inc. | 2 | $271,573 | 22 | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Stayman Estate | 1 | $225,000 | 25 | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Avcon Constructors | 1 | $83,325 | 15 | Mar 24, 2018 |
| Celebrity Haven RCFE | 1 | $50,333 | 2 | Jul 31, 2005 |
| Kwikee Mart | 2 | $37,343 | 8 | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Vinters Choice Cellar, LLC | 1 | $33,270 | 3 | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Stayman Estates LLC-West Pueblo Location | 1 | $30,779 | 4 | May 20, 2014 |
| Jul | 1 | $26,005 | 15 | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Security Enforcement Alliance | 1 | $24,633 | 31 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| STAYMAN ESTATES- Maher Location | 1 | $20,047 | 5 | May 23, 2014 |
| Porras End Post Driving | 1 | $19,694 | 31 | Dec 5, 2015 |
| STAYMAN ESTATES- Joseph Location | 1 | $19,618 | 3 | May 20, 2014 |
| Vine Project Vineyard Management | 1 | $19,407 | 18 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| Nunez Vineyard Management | 1 | $17,727 | 46 | Jul 24, 2016 |
| Foodshed | 1 | $17,316 | 8 | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Victoria Vineyard Management | 1 | $15,162 | 56 | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Rasmusen Painting | 1 | $14,761 | 13 | Nov 6, 2015 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | $6,263 | 21 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | $3,933 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | $2,365 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | $6,810 | 45 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | $128 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | $263,145 | 57 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | $793,285 | 172 |
| 2018 | 12 | 11 | $111,172 | 130 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | $26,063 | 20 |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 | $401,217 | 217 |
| 2015 | 10 | 9 | $78,420 | 78 |
| 2014 | 9 | 8 | $101,131 | 32 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 6 | $87,449 | 95 |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 | $273,982 | 59 |
| 2010 | 14 | 7 | $20,392 | 30 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $2,813 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $3,143 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $55,932 | 5 |
Your rights in Napa
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Napa 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.