Wage and hour cases in Petaluma at a glance
Employers in Petaluma account for 35 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 28 of which found violations (80%). Employers agreed to pay $573,922 in back wages to 304 workers, and $20,531 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 Educational Services ($254,379), Construction ($123,001), Accommodation and Food Services ($84,616).
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35 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's Restaurant | Feb 14, 2023 | 39 violations repeat | $73,151 | 36 | $16,108 |
| BJM Installation Services Inc | Apr 28, 2021 | 52 violations | $32,028 | 51 | 0 |
| Kindred At Home Gentiva Certified Healthcare Corp | Mar 11, 2021 | 2 violations | $3,161 | 1 | 0 |
| Burgundy Farms | Dec 7, 2020 | 4 violations | $12,620 | 4 | 0 |
| Alta Vineyard Management | Oct 18, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,443 |
| Leidos, Inc Leidos Holdings, Inc. | Aug 27, 2017 | 23 violations | $52,137 | 19 | 0 |
| Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Global Training and Logistics | Nov 24, 2014 | 1 violation | $20,566 | 1 | 0 |
| Solairus Aviation LLC | Jun 28, 2014 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Old Adobe Developmental Services | Jun 3, 2013 | 57 violations | $898 | 57 | 0 |
| ESTRADA JANITORIAL SERVICES | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ALEJANDRA LOPEZ | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol | Apr 24, 2013 | 4 violations | $16,115 | 3 | 0 |
| Adobe House of Petaluma Wilkinson Adobe House Senior Housing, LLC | Apr 15, 2013 | 17 violations | $22,500 | 16 | 0 |
| Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the North Bay | Feb 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States Post Office | Dec 31, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,773 | 1 | 0 |
| Club One Fitness, Inc. | Nov 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $85 | 1 | 0 |
| Family Life Center | Oct 3, 2012 | 35 violations | $24,128 | 34 | 0 |
| Pepper's Restaurant | Oct 3, 2012 | 17 violations | $10,455 | 16 | 0 |
| Lockeed Martin Global Training and Logistics | Oct 1, 2012 | 23 violations | $209,685 | 19 | 0 |
| Souza Construction Inc. | May 19, 2012 | 19 violations | $15,025 | 6 | 0 |
| Aeropostale | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harkcon | Sep 30, 2011 | 1 violation | $1,637 | 1 | 0 |
| Marty Skoff Trucking | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Coast Cutters | Jul 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Bay Construction Inc. | Jul 7, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beck Communications | Dec 4, 2009 | 2 violations | $6,896 | 2 | 0 |
| Vila Construction Co. | Dec 4, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marr B. Olsen | Nov 4, 2009 | 12 violations | $21,588 | 12 | 0 |
| Petaluma Poultry Petaluma Acquistions, LLC | Nov 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky's Supermarket 74 | Apr 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long's Drug 16 Longs Drug Stores Corporation | May 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,980 |
| Graffiti Restaurant | Feb 28, 2007 | 2 violations | $291 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacific Structural Corporation | May 1, 2006 | 23 violations repeat | $47,464 | 21 | 0 |
| Bank of Marin | Nov 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Boy Pizza | Jul 15, 2004 | 3 violations | $719 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Petaluma
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockeed Martin Global Training and Logistics | 1 | $209,685 | 19 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Denny's Restaurant | 1 | $73,151 | 36 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Leidos, Inc | 1 | $52,137 | 19 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| Pacific Structural Corporation | 1 | $47,464 | 21 | May 1, 2006 |
| BJM Installation Services Inc | 1 | $32,028 | 51 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Family Life Center | 1 | $24,128 | 34 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Adobe House of Petaluma | 1 | $22,500 | 16 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Marr B. Olsen | 1 | $21,588 | 12 | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Lockheed Martin | 1 | $20,566 | 1 | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Smithwick Executive Protection Patrol | 1 | $16,115 | 3 | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Souza Construction Inc. | 1 | $15,025 | 6 | May 19, 2012 |
| Burgundy Farms | 1 | $12,620 | 4 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Pepper's Restaurant | 1 | $10,455 | 16 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Beck Communications | 1 | $6,896 | 2 | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Kindred At Home | 1 | $3,161 | 1 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| United States Post Office | 1 | $2,773 | 1 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Harkcon | 1 | $1,637 | 1 | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Old Adobe Developmental Services | 1 | $898 | 57 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Red Boy Pizza | 1 | $719 | 2 | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Graffiti Restaurant | 1 | $291 | 1 | Feb 28, 2007 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $73,151 | 36 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $35,189 | 52 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $12,620 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $52,137 | 19 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $20,566 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 5 | $39,513 | 76 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | $262,151 | 77 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $1,637 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | $28,484 | 14 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $291 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $47,464 | 21 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | $719 | 2 |
Your rights in Petaluma
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Petaluma 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.