Wage and hour cases in Rancho Mirage at a glance
Employers in Rancho Mirage account for 11 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 9 of which found violations (82%). Employers agreed to pay $110,288 in back wages to 37 workers, and $5,750 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 Other Services (except Public Administration) ($49,016), Accommodation and Food Services ($40,808), Transportation and Warehousing ($11,324).
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11 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa | Nov 23, 2020 | 8 violations | $40,035 | 8 | 0 |
| Emperor Buffet Emperor Buffet Corporation | Oct 19, 2014 | 92 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Aug 16, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cindy Shoemaker Landscaping | Jul 31, 2014 | 9 violations | $9,140 | 8 | 0 |
| Fixtures Living | Mar 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission hills-Rancho Mirage | Feb 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilbert Trucks | May 12, 2011 | 9 violations | $11,324 | 3 | 0 |
| Rancho Mirage Hand Car Wash | Nov 3, 2006 | 69 violations | $40,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Olden Days Catering | Feb 11, 2006 | 3 violations | $618 | 3 | 0 |
| Rancho Mirage Hand Car Wash | May 10, 2005 | 15 violations | $9,016 | 14 | 0 |
| Rincon Norteno Prudencio Flores, Sr. | Feb 27, 2001 | 7 violations | $155 | 1 | $5,750 |
Largest back-wage records in Rancho Mirage
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage Hand Car Wash | 2 | $49,016 | 14 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa | 1 | $40,035 | 8 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Gilbert Trucks | 1 | $11,324 | 3 | May 12, 2011 |
| Cindy Shoemaker Landscaping | 1 | $9,140 | 8 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Olden Days Catering | 1 | $618 | 3 | Feb 11, 2006 |
| Rincon Norteno | 1 | $155 | 1 | Feb 27, 2001 |
| Fixtures Living | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Mission hills-Rancho Mirage | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Emperor Buffet | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 19, 2014 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $40,035 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | $9,140 | 8 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $11,324 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $40,618 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $9,016 | 14 |
Your rights in Rancho Mirage
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Rancho Mirage 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.