Wage and hour cases in Saint Helena at a glance
Employers in Saint Helena account for 18 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 16 of which found violations (89%). Employers agreed to pay $67,809 in back wages to 61 workers, and $38,508 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($39,599), Manufacturing ($18,866), Accommodation and Food Services ($9,344).
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18 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servin-Lopez Vineyard Management, Inc. | Nov 6, 2023 | 42 violations | $35,795 | 33 | $6,094 |
| Crisp Kitchen and Juice | Apr 9, 2023 | 26 violations | $9,344 | 16 | 0 |
| Bremer Family Winery | Mar 22, 2023 | 2 violations | $54 | 1 | 0 |
| MALDONADO VINEYARDS | Sep 26, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,290 |
| Rombauer Vinyards | Nov 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long Meadow Ranch | Aug 25, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,275 |
| Alpha Omega Winery Alpha & Omega Winery, LLC | Aug 25, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,275 |
| Mitchell Vineyards LLC | Aug 14, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,505 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards Mallard Intermediate Inc. & Subsidaries | Apr 24, 2019 | 8 violations | $3,367 | 3 | $5,261 |
| Jack Neal & Son, Inc. | Apr 23, 2019 | 14 violations | $437 | 4 | $14,028 |
| Wight Vineyard Management | Apr 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,505 |
| Trinchero Family Estates | Jul 20, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Krug C. Mondavi & Family | Aug 19, 2015 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cypress Ranch | Feb 26, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Wine Estates | Feb 7, 2014 | 20 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,800 |
| Cecelia P. Siy | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Sattui Winery | May 24, 2008 | 9 violations | $18,812 | 4 | $2,475 |
| Peter Nissen Nissen Vineyard Services Inc. | Aug 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Saint Helena
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servin-Lopez Vineyard Management, Inc. | 1 | $35,795 | 33 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| V. Sattui Winery | 1 | $18,812 | 4 | May 24, 2008 |
| Crisp Kitchen and Juice | 1 | $9,344 | 16 | Apr 9, 2023 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 1 | $3,367 | 3 | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Jack Neal & Son, Inc. | 1 | $437 | 4 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Bremer Family Winery | 1 | $54 | 1 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Cypress Ranch | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Alpha Omega Winery | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| Trinchero Family Estates | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 20, 2017 |
| MALDONADO VINEYARDS | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Treasury Wine Estates | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Long Meadow Ranch | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| Peter Nissen | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Wight Vineyard Management | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Charles Krug | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Rombauer Vinyards | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Cecelia P. Siy | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Mitchell Vineyards LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 14, 2019 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | $45,193 | 50 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 | $3,804 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $18,812 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Saint Helena
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Saint Helena 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.