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San Bernardino Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in San Bernardino since 2004: 144 cases, $1,915,556 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 San Bernardino at a glance

Employers in San Bernardino account for 144 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 100 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $1,915,556 in back wages to 1,345 workers, and $326,084 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $2,023 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($571,017), Construction ($506,070), Retail Trade ($297,437).

All cases, newest first

144 cases, page 2 of 2.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Evolution Fresh, Inc.Aug 19, 2010no violations found000
Snowball Leasing, LLCAug 17, 20103 violations$3,43830
Teamworks PackagingJun 15, 2010no violations found000
James Murphy ConstructionMay 31, 200920 violations$39,15380
Baker's BurgersMar 20, 200963 violations$48,890620
Allen Engineering Contactor IncJan 15, 20094 violations$14,28820
Johnson Safety IncOct 9, 2008no violations found000
Konika Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc
Sep 13, 200845 violations$6,959420
SPI Group, Inc.
Security Private Investigative SPI Group Inc.
Aug 31, 200867 violations repeat$39,97766$12,342
Alfedo's Pizza & PastaMay 11, 20081 violation000
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc.
Apr 27, 200814 violations repeat$126,64513$2,860
Good Cleaning Janitorial
Charles Salter & Kola Olapade, G/Partnership
Feb 21, 20088 violations$12,83940
Leisure Pointe
Five Stars Quality Care
Feb 21, 2008no violations found000
Orange - Lemon Limited PartnershipFeb 10, 200845 violations$10,000440
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc.
Sep 23, 2007358 violations$43,8622190
Subway Sandwiches StoreJul 24, 20074 violations repeat$6793$660
Subway SandwichesJul 24, 20077 violations repeat$6336$1,320
Subway Sandwiches StoreJul 24, 20078 violations repeat$2585$5,060
Subway Sandwiches StoreJul 24, 20075 violations repeat$2354$880
Midway MarketJun 28, 200711 violations$52,017100
Midway MarketJun 28, 20074 violations$12,45630
Honey Baked Ham
Mardek Enterprises, inc.
Apr 30, 2007no violations found000
Los Padrinos of Southern CAApr 15, 200719 violations$16,873180
Frank's Wholesale MeatApr 15, 20071 violation000
Center ChevroletNov 6, 20062 violations$69910
DM Electric, Inc.Aug 26, 20063 violations$3,42630
Alternative Group HomeJun 1, 200642 violations$7,751380
Gus Jr.May 26, 2006no violations found000
Auntie Anne's Pretzels - Buena ParkMar 15, 200612 violations00$15,840
California Children Services
County of San Bernardino Public Health
Feb 15, 2006no violations found000
Econo Lodge
Choice Hotel International
Oct 14, 20055 violations$6,91130
Van Dyk Tank LinesAug 12, 2005no violations found000
Burlington Northern Santa Fe RailwayAug 12, 20052 violations000
County of San Bernardio/Public HealthAug 6, 2005no violations found000
Nutrtional Merchandise-SepulvedaJul 31, 20054 violations$1,24630
Nutrtional Merchandise-HighlandJun 26, 20054 violations$1,23930
Jimmies Market
Munir Jabbar & Ghanem Jabbar dba
May 21, 20057 violations$7,15460
4 Security
Strategic Training Academy Inc.
Mar 31, 200545 violations$44,344450
State of California Dept. of TransportationJan 27, 20052 violations$6,23710
Comfort Inn
Happy Family, Inc. dba
Nov 5, 200411 violations$894100
IHOPOct 18, 2004no violations found000
Avalon Building Maintenance
Avalon Building Maintenance of the Inland Emp
Apr 20, 200425 violations$13,530240
Laurel Assisted LivingMar 18, 200430 violations$2,733300
Nutrtional Merchandise-D StreetMar 14, 20041 violation$2310

Largest back-wage records in San Bernardino

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Team Nurses Home Health1$269,04367Nov 4, 2024
Howard & Sons, Inc.1$267,17862Jun 18, 2024
Abria Del Cielo1$200,6226Jun 5, 2025
Stater Bros. Markets2$170,507232Apr 27, 2008
Sun West Services LLC1$143,145143Mar 22, 2022
Midway Market2$64,47313Jun 28, 2007
Days Inn1$61,83916Mar 31, 2013
Bracost III1$59,9565Mar 10, 2024
Health Link1$56,03757Jun 3, 2017
Baker's Burgers1$48,89062Mar 20, 2009
4 Security1$44,34445Mar 31, 2005
SPI Group, Inc.1$39,97766Aug 31, 2008
James Murphy Construction1$39,1538May 31, 2009
Allen Engineering, Inc.1$34,98510Sep 22, 2013
Hospitality Car Wash1$31,57014Jun 2, 2013
99 Cents Only Stores1$31,2637Aug 26, 2016
Auto Accesory Warehouse1$21,38011Feb 27, 2014
ST Transportation1$20,0007Nov 17, 2015
Infoco, Inc1$18,18327Feb 13, 2011
Los Padrinos of Southern CA1$16,87318Apr 15, 2007

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202611$2,0231
202532$213,45212
2024109$609,520144
202343$00
202265$150,406145
202163$2901
202064$10,6894
201974$9,0025
201885$19,26938
201721$56,03757
201652$46,20311
201597$48,22725
201464$35,73240
201395$145,37257
2012117$25,42697
201142$18,51928
201063$3,4383
200933$102,33172
200886$196,420169
2007109$127,013268
200664$11,87642
200597$67,13161
200454$17,18065

Your rights in San Bernardino

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Bernardino 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. Our San Bernardino employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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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