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Redwood City Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Redwood City since 2004: 53 cases, $889,152 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 Redwood City at a glance

Employers in Redwood City account for 53 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 42 of which found violations (79%). Employers agreed to pay $889,152 in back wages to 736 workers, and $13,172 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($318,614), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($118,680), Retail Trade ($105,939).

All cases, newest first

53 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Wider CircleFeb 1, 2025222 violations$62,6852220
MariaDB
MariaDB USA, Inc.
Apr 20, 20234 violations$82730
Elena's Home ARFNov 20, 20229 violations$32,21680
San Mateo CountyApr 13, 20224 violations$69,87730
4/7 Auto BodyDec 31, 202124 violations repeat$40,50022$9,141
Milagros Latin KitchenSep 23, 2021no violations found000
Kensington Place (Redwood City)Feb 22, 2021no violations found000
Portola FarmsDec 3, 2020no violations found000
Zuora, Inc.Nov 19, 2020no violations found000
Reltio Inc.Mar 28, 2019no violations found000
4/7 Auto BodyDec 20, 201831 violations repeat$103,824310
The Abigail
Abigail Complete Care, Inc.
Jul 25, 201821 violations$73,161200
Spin CityMar 29, 20163 violations$88020
Towne Ford Sales
Towne Motor Company, Inc.
Apr 23, 20154 violations$7,86310
StrongView
StrongView Systems, Inc.
Apr 6, 20154 violations000
Towne Ford SalesFeb 28, 2015no violations found000
Support.comOct 9, 20141 violation000
LDI Mechanical, Inc.May 18, 20141 violation000
Hunt ExpressApr 1, 2014no violations found000
Dominos Pizza
Team Golden Gate Inc.
Jan 9, 20141 violation000
Community GatepathAug 31, 201387 violations$75,622850
DPR ConstructionJul 22, 20131 violation$1,04210
FIVE STAR CARE HOME IApr 10, 20135 violations$3,61220
Guckenheimer Enterprises, IncSep 30, 20127 violations$9,56460
Suhas Ahuja Computer consultantsApr 24, 20123 violations$2,86820
Rudolph and SlettenApr 5, 2012no violations found000
Pacific Inn
Reno Motel Investment Inc
Mar 31, 20121 violation$3210
Mirage Landscape, IncOct 5, 20117 violations$21,05050
B AND L LEE INCSep 7, 20111 violation000
Project SentinelAug 13, 201128 violations$34,76825$495
Edumec Janitorial ServicesJul 19, 2011no violations found000
Check Point Software TechnologiesJul 1, 201121 violations$81,946200
EnterSoft Solutions, Inc.May 24, 20112 violations000
Chuck E. Cheese
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
Feb 6, 20111 violation00$1,550
El Mercadito LatinoNov 15, 201023 violations$57,576110
Smith, Randlett, Foulk, & StockAug 2, 2010no violations found000
National Guardian Enterprises, Inc.Apr 6, 20103 violations$1,82530
Bon Appetit
Bon Appetit Management Company
May 6, 200984 violations$28,341830
Mountain Mikes PizzaNov 24, 20081 violation000
Gordon ManorJan 7, 200849 violations$77,063480
City of Redwood City, Parks Recreation & ComApr 1, 20071 violation$45610
El Gruellense GrillFeb 8, 20071 violation00$743
Little Caesars PizzaDec 25, 20061 violation00$743
Lucia's PizzeriaNov 7, 20062 violations$5,36520
Auto Pride Car Wash, Inc.Jul 31, 200616 violations$13,976160
Cognitim, Inc.May 16, 20061 violation000
Toyota
Bayshore Motor Group
May 12, 2006no violations found000
International House Of PancakesAug 21, 2005119 violations$41,130680
Powerhouse gymApr 15, 20055 violations$1,47650
Masterpiece GardensApr 4, 200530 violations$3,530280
Fifth Avenue Center, Inc.Dec 31, 20048 violations$4,09070
Ratto Construction CompanySep 30, 20046 violations$16,81740
Riva CommerceJun 2, 20022 violations$15,1701$500

Largest back-wage records in Redwood City

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
4/7 Auto Body2$144,32453Dec 31, 2021
Check Point Software Technologies1$81,94620Jul 1, 2011
Gordon Manor1$77,06348Jan 7, 2008
Community Gatepath1$75,62285Aug 31, 2013
The Abigail1$73,16120Jul 25, 2018
San Mateo County1$69,8773Apr 13, 2022
Wider Circle1$62,685222Feb 1, 2025
El Mercadito Latino1$57,57611Nov 15, 2010
International House Of Pancakes1$41,13068Aug 21, 2005
Project Sentinel1$34,76825Aug 13, 2011
Elena's Home ARF1$32,2168Nov 20, 2022
Bon Appetit1$28,34183May 6, 2009
Mirage Landscape, Inc1$21,0505Oct 5, 2011
Ratto Construction Company1$16,8174Sep 30, 2004
Riva Commerce1$15,1701Jun 2, 2002
Auto Pride Car Wash, Inc.1$13,97616Jul 31, 2006
Guckenheimer Enterprises, Inc1$9,5646Sep 30, 2012
Towne Ford Sales2$7,8631Apr 23, 2015
Lucia's Pizzeria1$5,3652Nov 7, 2006
Fifth Avenue Center, Inc.1$4,0907Dec 31, 2004

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202511$62,685222
202311$8273
202222$102,09311
202131$40,50022
202020$00
201910$00
201822$176,98551
201611$8802
201532$7,8631
201443$00
201333$80,27688
201243$12,4649
201176$137,76450
201032$59,40114
200911$28,34183
200822$77,06348
200722$4561
200654$19,34118
200533$46,136101
200422$20,90711

Your rights in Redwood City

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