City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Newark Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Newark since 2004: 27 cases, $717,338 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 Newark at a glance

Employers in Newark account for 27 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 24 of which found violations (89%). Employers agreed to pay $717,338 in back wages to 863 workers, and $14,093 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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($343,953), Construction ($210,150), Health Care and Social Assistance ($53,308).

All cases, newest first

27 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Intelliswift, Inc.Jun 25, 20232 violations$8,28010
Oasis PalaceJun 8, 20237 violations repeat$23,4006$4,998
Medocino, State Park
Ca. State Parks and Recreation
Nov 2, 2020no violations found000
Dourado TransportJul 3, 20202 violations$1,00010
Cloudwick Technologies, Inc.Dec 31, 201713 violations$173,045120
Focus ShoesJun 17, 20151 violation000
Macro Net Inc.
Macro Networks Corporation
Aug 5, 20148 violations$10,0801$1,275
Winn VolkswagenAug 25, 20121 violation$3,69910
Winn VolkswagenJun 13, 201219 violations$4,453180
Belectric USAMay 9, 201272 violations$168,214230
Paradise Garden Care HomeApr 25, 20124 violations$50,00020
Evergreen Environmental ServicesFeb 1, 2012no violations found000
SynarcSep 3, 201152 violations$33,377500
Hitachi Consulting Software ServicesJun 21, 20111 violation$5,51610
Setty DentalMar 17, 201123 violations$3,308180
7-ElevenJan 20, 20112 violations000
Toys in Motion/Micabella CosmeticsDec 23, 201013 violations$12,49170
Morpho Detection, Inc.Dec 14, 20104 violations$11,74430
Chuck E. Cheese
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
Dec 7, 20102 violations00$2,870
Zero Waste Solutions, Inc.Sep 27, 20101 violation$17610
Kutir CorporationAug 31, 20107 violations$12,55050
Chevron Stevenson
Dangtran Investments, Inc.
Oct 22, 20098 violations000
Central Business Solutions, LLC.Dec 31, 200821 violations$152,84216$4,950
Madeira Discount LiquorsFeb 20, 2007no violations found000
International House Of PancakesAug 21, 200516 violations$874100
Petersen & DeanMay 28, 2005687 violations$41,9366850
Magnussen Ford Mazda NissanMay 28, 20052 violations$35320

Largest back-wage records in Newark

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Cloudwick Technologies, Inc.1$173,04512Dec 31, 2017
Belectric USA1$168,21423May 9, 2012
Central Business Solutions, LLC.1$152,84216Dec 31, 2008
Paradise Garden Care Home1$50,0002Apr 25, 2012
Petersen & Dean1$41,936685May 28, 2005
Synarc1$33,37750Sep 3, 2011
Oasis Palace1$23,4006Jun 8, 2023
Kutir Corporation1$12,5505Aug 31, 2010
Toys in Motion/Micabella Cosmetics1$12,4917Dec 23, 2010
Morpho Detection, Inc.1$11,7443Dec 14, 2010
Macro Net Inc.1$10,0801Aug 5, 2014
Intelliswift, Inc.1$8,2801Jun 25, 2023
Winn Volkswagen2$8,15219Aug 25, 2012
Hitachi Consulting Software Services1$5,5161Jun 21, 2011
Setty Dental1$3,30818Mar 17, 2011
Dourado Transport1$1,0001Jul 3, 2020
International House Of Pancakes1$87410Aug 21, 2005
Magnussen Ford Mazda Nissan1$3532May 28, 2005
Zero Waste Solutions, Inc.1$1761Sep 27, 2010
Evergreen Environmental Services1$00Feb 1, 2012

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202322$31,6807
202021$1,0001
201711$173,04512
201511$00
201411$10,0801
201254$226,36644
201144$42,20169
201055$36,96116
200911$00
200811$152,84216
200710$00
200533$43,163697

Your rights in Newark

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