Wage and hour cases in San Carlos at a glance
Employers in San Carlos account for 21 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 16 of which found violations (76%). Employers agreed to pay $538,836 in back wages to 79 workers, and $11,002 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 ($400,959), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($114,622), Manufacturing ($17,555).
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21 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB Mobile Detailing JB Enterprises Group, Inc. | Jan 16, 2025 | 11 violations repeat | $105,577 | 10 | $7,042 |
| Automatic Door Systems, Inc. | Sep 27, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chestnut House Ageway Senior Care, Inc. | Jun 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laurelwood Care Home | Jun 15, 2015 | 13 violations | $12,824 | 7 | 0 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos II | Jun 15, 2015 | 6 violations | $8,922 | 3 | 0 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos I | Jun 15, 2015 | 4 violations | $4,416 | 2 | 0 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos | Feb 8, 2014 | 45 violations | $318,525 | 24 | 0 |
| Laurelwood Care Home | Feb 8, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos II | Feb 8, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chestnut House Ageway Senior Care, Inc. | Nov 18, 2013 | 9 violations | $27,728 | 4 | 0 |
| The Lunch Master Nob Hill Catering, Inc. | Oct 22, 2012 | 2 violations | $5,488 | 1 | 0 |
| Willi's Landscaping | Oct 17, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NATERA | Aug 3, 2012 | 20 violations | $28,544 | 19 | 0 |
| Chilton Auto Body Inc. | Apr 6, 2011 | 6 violations | $9,045 | 5 | 0 |
| Across Construction Corp | Feb 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Longs Drugs Longs Drug Stores California, Inc | May 22, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,960 |
| San Mateo County Transit District, SamTrans | Nov 15, 2007 | 1 violation | $77 | 1 | 0 |
| DB Glass & Shower Door | Dec 25, 2006 | 2 violations | $135 | 1 | 0 |
| John Phung Vietnamese Restaurant | Dec 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avanti Pizza & Pasta (San Carlos) | Nov 15, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corio, Inc. | Mar 31, 2004 | 2 violations | $17,555 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in San Carlos
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos | 1 | $318,525 | 24 | Feb 8, 2014 |
| JB Mobile Detailing | 1 | $105,577 | 10 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| NATERA | 1 | $28,544 | 19 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Chestnut House | 2 | $27,728 | 4 | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Corio, Inc. | 1 | $17,555 | 2 | Mar 31, 2004 |
| Laurelwood Care Home | 2 | $12,824 | 7 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Chilton Auto Body Inc. | 1 | $9,045 | 5 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos II | 2 | $8,922 | 3 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| The Lunch Master | 1 | $5,488 | 1 | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Retirement Plus of San Carlos I | 1 | $4,416 | 2 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| DB Glass & Shower Door | 1 | $135 | 1 | Dec 25, 2006 |
| San Mateo County Transit District, SamTrans | 1 | $77 | 1 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| Avanti Pizza & Pasta (San Carlos) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| Willi's Landscaping | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Across Construction Corp | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| John Phung Vietnamese Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 25, 2006 |
| Automatic Door Systems, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Longs Drugs | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 22, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $105,577 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | $26,162 | 12 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | $318,525 | 24 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $27,728 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | $34,032 | 20 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | $9,045 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $77 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $135 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $17,555 | 2 |
Your rights in San Carlos
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Carlos 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.