Wage and hour cases in Novato at a glance
Employers in Novato account for 36 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 26 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $545,334 in back wages to 212 workers, and $15,204 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 Information ($212,381), Health Care and Social Assistance ($127,804), Public Administration ($110,539).
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36 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Brown Drive | Mar 18, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driptech Plumbing Solutions | Jul 19, 2023 | 6 violations repeat | $12,161 | 3 | $1,995 |
| Sycamore Home Marian Residential, Inc. | Nov 20, 2022 | 14 violations | $84,338 | 13 | 0 |
| Cerrudo Services, Inc. | Dec 13, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Insite Networks | Mar 1, 2020 | 7 violations | $3,204 | 4 | 0 |
| Bel Amor Care Homes, Inc. | Oct 20, 2014 | 13 violations | $42,700 | 6 | 0 |
| The Shooter Company | Feb 7, 2012 | 8 violations | $18,628 | 7 | 0 |
| Fairfield Residential Fairfield Residential Company, LLC | Jan 17, 2012 | 2 violations | $931 | 1 | 0 |
| Collateral Specialists, Inc. | Jan 4, 2012 | 93 violations | $110,539 | 93 | 0 |
| Marin Landscape Materials | Oct 13, 2011 | 14 violations | $30,102 | 10 | 0 |
| Novato 76 | Oct 17, 2010 | 5 violations | $1,575 | 4 | 0 |
| Enwisen | Aug 26, 2010 | 30 violations | $209,177 | 29 | 0 |
| Massage Heights Transformations International LLC | Mar 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Notte Linens, Inc. | Aug 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARMSCO, Inc. | Aug 1, 2006 | 8 violations | $9,969 | 6 | 0 |
| Century Theatres | Jul 18, 2006 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,920 |
| Scene 7, Inc. | Jun 16, 2006 | 8 violations | $8,044 | 7 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | May 5, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City of Novato | Mar 14, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Redwood Bagel Company | Mar 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Pizza | Mar 2, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,073 |
| Old Navy | Mar 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deer Park Retirement Residence LP | Feb 28, 2006 | 13 violations repeat | $766 | 12 | $1,980 |
| Hilltop Cafe The Hilltop Corporation | Feb 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $743 |
| Building Care Systems | Feb 27, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natalie and Daria's Flowers Natalie and Daria's Flowers & Gifts, Inc | Feb 21, 2006 | 2 violations | $23 | 1 | 0 |
| Fernando's Mexican Restaurant | Feb 21, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $743 |
| Natalie and Daria's Flowers & Gifts | Feb 12, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ms Rosario Carr-Casanova | Nov 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q & A Research Inc. | Sep 3, 2005 | 5 violations | $3,455 | 5 | 0 |
| Novato Union 76 | Aug 31, 2005 | 7 violations | $7,249 | 3 | 0 |
| Vadim R. Akhmerov | Jul 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| Famous Bakery | Mar 5, 2005 | 2 violations | $1,422 | 1 | 0 |
| Famous Deli Market & Bakery (Novato) | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Boy Pizza of Novato | Jul 15, 2004 | 5 violations | $847 | 4 | 0 |
| Red Boy Pizza Sheik Yer Booti, Inc. | Jul 15, 2004 | 4 violations | $204 | 3 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Novato
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enwisen | 1 | $209,177 | 29 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Collateral Specialists, Inc. | 1 | $110,539 | 93 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| Sycamore Home | 1 | $84,338 | 13 | Nov 20, 2022 |
| Bel Amor Care Homes, Inc. | 1 | $42,700 | 6 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Marin Landscape Materials | 1 | $30,102 | 10 | Oct 13, 2011 |
| The Shooter Company | 1 | $18,628 | 7 | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Driptech Plumbing Solutions | 1 | $12,161 | 3 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| ARMSCO, Inc. | 1 | $9,969 | 6 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Scene 7, Inc. | 1 | $8,044 | 7 | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Novato Union 76 | 1 | $7,249 | 3 | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Q & A Research Inc. | 1 | $3,455 | 5 | Sep 3, 2005 |
| Insite Networks | 1 | $3,204 | 4 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Novato 76 | 1 | $1,575 | 4 | Oct 17, 2010 |
| Famous Bakery | 1 | $1,422 | 1 | Mar 5, 2005 |
| Fairfield Residential | 1 | $931 | 1 | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Red Boy Pizza of Novato | 1 | $847 | 4 | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Deer Park Retirement Residence LP | 1 | $766 | 12 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Red Boy Pizza | 1 | $204 | 3 | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Natalie and Daria's Flowers | 1 | $23 | 1 | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Vadim R. Akhmerov | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 19, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $12,161 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $84,338 | 13 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $3,204 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $42,700 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $130,098 | 101 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $30,102 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | $210,752 | 33 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 9 | $18,802 | 26 |
| 2005 | 6 | 5 | $12,126 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $1,051 | 7 |
Your rights in Novato
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Novato 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.