Wage and hour cases in Orinda at a glance
Employers in Orinda account for 6 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $162,717 in back wages to 165 workers, and $0 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($122,135), Manufacturing ($22,392), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($15,884).
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6 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Officers and Investigations (SOI) | Apr 2, 2016 | 50 violations | $13,514 | 50 | 0 |
| Security Officers and Investigations (SOI) | Apr 19, 2015 | 87 violations | $108,621 | 87 | 0 |
| Care Indeed, Inc. | Nov 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Village Pizza | Feb 18, 2013 | 7 violations | $2,306 | 6 | 0 |
| Rafanelli & Nahas | Mar 31, 2006 | 15 violations | $15,884 | 15 | 0 |
| Lin Cubing Inc. | Jun 10, 2005 | 8 violations | $22,392 | 7 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Orinda
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Officers and Investigations (SOI) | 2 | $122,135 | 137 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Lin Cubing Inc. | 1 | $22,392 | 7 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Rafanelli & Nahas | 1 | $15,884 | 15 | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Village Pizza | 1 | $2,306 | 6 | Feb 18, 2013 |
| Care Indeed, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 21, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $13,514 | 50 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $108,621 | 87 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $2,306 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $15,884 | 15 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $22,392 | 7 |
Your rights in Orinda
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Orinda 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.