Wage and hour cases in San Jose at a glance
Employers in San Jose account for 596 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 464 of which found violations (78%). Employers agreed to pay $11,098,915 in back wages to 4,690 workers, and $554,812 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 ($4,204,629), Transportation and Warehousing ($2,019,065), Construction ($851,339).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonie Home Harmonie Homes, Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 4 violations | $41,227 | 2 | 0 |
| Bon Homie I Bon Homie Group, Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 3 violations | $15,301 | 1 | 0 |
| Bon Homie IV Bon Homie of Willowmont, Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 5 violations | $15,090 | 3 | 0 |
| A Home at Shaw | Mar 12, 2013 | 3 violations | $12,210 | 2 | 0 |
| Bon Homie II Bon Homie Group, Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 5 violations | $11,467 | 3 | 0 |
| Bon Homie III Bon Homie Group, Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 6 violations | $2,541 | 5 | 0 |
| Lincoln & Pine Willow Glen | Mar 12, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,477 | 1 | 0 |
| Keene Kare III | Mar 11, 2013 | 7 violations | $15,496 | 3 | 0 |
| Keene Kare II | Mar 11, 2013 | 6 violations | $5,128 | 4 | 0 |
| Mendoza's Restaurant-McKee Miguel Gallegos Cardena & Maria G. Betancourt | Mar 7, 2013 | 18 violations | $34,768 | 15 | 0 |
| Buca di Beppo Buca 2 Restaurants, Inc. | Feb 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aragon Commercial Landscpaing. | Jan 23, 2013 | 47 violations | $7,247 | 46 | 0 |
| Muna Residential Care Home III | Jan 11, 2013 | 7 violations | $8,588 | 6 | 0 |
| Muna Residential Care Home I | Jan 11, 2013 | 6 violations | $7,090 | 2 | 0 |
| Muna Residential Care Home II | Jan 11, 2013 | 13 violations | $3,425 | 12 | 0 |
| Shampoo Dolls | Jan 11, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All About Seniors All About Seniors Elderly Care | Jan 9, 2013 | 2 violations | $156 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiple Intelligence Training Center | Jan 7, 2013 | 15 violations | $15,710 | 14 | 0 |
| Sunrise Sunrise Homelife Inc. | Jan 7, 2013 | 3 violations | $8,057 | 2 | 0 |
| Homelife Residential Care | Jan 7, 2013 | 8 violations | $7,642 | 7 | 0 |
| Neo Nicholas Manor Tanlioco Residential Care | Jan 7, 2013 | 4 violations | $6,922 | 3 | 0 |
| Manuel Airport Shuttle, LLC | Dec 17, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Manor D&R RHC Corporation | Dec 12, 2012 | 6 violations | $29,999 | 2 | 0 |
| Synmetrix Corporation | Dec 12, 2012 | 3 violations | $4,152 | 1 | 0 |
| Pizza Jacks Inc Amirk Singh Johal and Kuldip Mahal Johal | Nov 22, 2012 | 3 violations | $653 | 1 | 0 |
| CONTRACT OFFICE GROUP | Oct 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddie Academy of San Jose | Oct 26, 2012 | 25 violations | $13,299 | 25 | 0 |
| Brannon Corporation | Oct 26, 2012 | 6 violations | $2,158 | 5 | 0 |
| Greater Tomorrow Inc. Greater Tomorrow Incorporated | Oct 2, 2012 | 10 violations | $50,453 | 9 | 0 |
| New Haven Greater Tomorrow Inc. | Oct 2, 2012 | 5 violations | $9,064 | 4 | 0 |
| New Haven Greater Tomorrow Inc. | Oct 2, 2012 | 5 violations | $8,033 | 4 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Sep 17, 2012 | 3 violations | $288 | 2 | 0 |
| Robert A. Bothman, Inc. | Sep 5, 2012 | 2 violations | $196 | 2 | 0 |
| Kern Adult Residential Facility | Aug 28, 2012 | 21 violations | $129,012 | 10 | 0 |
| Spartan Engineering, Inc. | Aug 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State of CA Department of Transportation | Aug 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capitol Collision Repair | Jul 24, 2012 | 5 violations | $2,800 | 1 | 0 |
| Water Quality Plumbing, Inc. | Jul 23, 2012 | 14 violations | $3,666 | 14 | 0 |
| Almaden Transmission | Jul 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CASINO M8TRIX | Jul 17, 2012 | 191 violations | $52,013 | 189 | 0 |
| Xstrata Recycling, Inc. | Jul 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosewood Terrace, Inc. | Jun 26, 2012 | 14 violations | $22,367 | 13 | 0 |
| California Community Opportunities | Jun 25, 2012 | 4 violations | $19 | 4 | 0 |
| KSQQ 96.1 FM Coyote Communications, Inc. | Jun 25, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| V+B Transportation | Jun 22, 2012 | 52 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Bay Airport Shuttle, Inc. | Jun 20, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center | Jun 18, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bart Manufacturing | Jun 11, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadow Painting Co. Adam Nicolas Conchas dba Shadow Painting Co. | Jun 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right at Home Red Letter Senior Care LLC | Jun 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Messenger Service | Jun 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allyza Residential Care | Jun 1, 2012 | 7 violations | $49,588 | 3 | 0 |
| Nanosolar | May 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry Creek Guest Home | May 4, 2012 | 7 violations | $6,517 | 2 | 0 |
| USPS San Jose USPS SJ Processing and Distribution Center | May 2, 2012 | 3 violations | $482 | 2 | 0 |
| State of California Dept. of Transportation | May 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Jose Healthcare and Wellness Center | Apr 30, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Rodriguez Zaragoza Construction | Apr 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| InterConnex, Inc. | Apr 16, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman Mineta San Jose International Airport | Apr 10, 2012 | 3 violations | $6,761 | 3 | 0 |
| Pioneer Manufacturing Company | Apr 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motel 6 San Jose Airport Central | Apr 4, 2012 | 9 violations | $4,206 | 9 | 0 |
| Amberwood Gardens Westgate Permier Healthcare Services, Inc. | Apr 3, 2012 | 10 violations | $5,449 | 8 | 0 |
| Cheo Leo Cafe Cheo Leo Cafe and Cafe | Apr 2, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $350 |
| McDonald's | Mar 26, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee's Sandwiches San Jose City Hall | Mar 26, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavolacci Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Mar 26, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee's Sandwiches | Mar 26, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Almaden Pediatrics, Inc. | Mar 12, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultimo Software Solutions | Feb 29, 2012 | 2 violations | $186,889 | 1 | 0 |
| Taco Bravo | Feb 22, 2012 | 13 violations | $1,204 | 12 | $1,550 |
| Thomas Sheau-Lin Ho, M.D. | Feb 22, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Ran Park, M.D. | Feb 22, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & D Labs, Inc. | Feb 13, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ailan Dental Care Ailan Tran DDS, A Professional Dental Corp | Feb 13, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akon, Inc. AKON INCORPORATED | Feb 5, 2012 | 59 violations | $29,580 | 57 | 0 |
| Mt. Pleasant Nursing Center | Feb 4, 2012 | 40 violations | $17,706 | 38 | 0 |
| Helen's Daycare | Jan 18, 2012 | 2 violations | $157 | 1 | 0 |
| Matos Auto Body Shop | Jan 9, 2012 | 5 violations | $7,601 | 4 | 0 |
| Kimberly's Elder Care | Dec 30, 2011 | 9 violations | $19,890 | 4 | 0 |
| All About Seniors | Dec 30, 2011 | 14 violations | $10,809 | 7 | 0 |
| All About Seniors | Dec 30, 2011 | 10 violations | $9,473 | 4 | 0 |
| JCR Janitorial Service | Dec 19, 2011 | 1 violation | $627 | 1 | 0 |
| Jose Roberto Martinez | Dec 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Tierra Mercado Y Carniceria Javier Yepez & Lorena Gonzalez Mi Tierra | Nov 23, 2011 | 5 violations | $19,559 | 5 | 0 |
| Matheson Postal Services, Inc. | Nov 12, 2011 | 2 violations | $498 | 1 | 0 |
| MMS Manor II MMMS Enterprises, Inc. | Nov 8, 2011 | 12 violations | $24,941 | 6 | 0 |
| Nikko's RCH II MMMS Enterprises, Inc. | Nov 8, 2011 | 14 violations | $20,959 | 7 | 0 |
| College Manor | Nov 7, 2011 | 19 violations | $44,659 | 9 | 0 |
| Villa Verde | Nov 7, 2011 | 15 violations | $27,121 | 7 | 0 |
| Juliet Stephen Rest Home | Nov 7, 2011 | 10 violations | $12,824 | 5 | 0 |
| Pruneridge Residential Care Homes | Nov 7, 2011 | 8 violations | $7,373 | 4 | 0 |
| Ocampo Residential Care Home | Oct 31, 2011 | 9 violations | $81,704 | 5 | 0 |
| Ocampo Residential Care Home | Oct 31, 2011 | 6 violations | $78,532 | 4 | 0 |
| Ocampo Residential Care Home | Oct 31, 2011 | 7 violations | $76,998 | 4 | 0 |
| Ocampo RCH Ocampo Residential Care Home | Oct 31, 2011 | 6 violations | $54,559 | 3 | 0 |
| Capitol Villa Residential CareHome | Oct 31, 2011 | 5 violations | $24,368 | 2 | 0 |
| Capitol Villa Residential CareHome | Oct 31, 2011 | 7 violations | $13,375 | 3 | 0 |
| Capitol Villa Residential CareHome | Oct 31, 2011 | 5 violations | $13,194 | 2 | 0 |
| Capitol Villa Residential CareHome | Oct 31, 2011 | 5 violations | $12,138 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in San Jose
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARIOT | 1 | $1,209,872 | 71 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Cintas Fire Protection | 1 | $653,435 | 81 | May 30, 2015 |
| National Consolidated Couriers, Inc | 1 | $590,144 | 68 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| Visionary Lifestyles LLC | 2 | $496,240 | 79 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Sanmina SCI Corporation | 3 | $483,186 | 137 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Amor Residential Care Home | 2 | $260,842 | 23 | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Ocampo Residential Care Home | 3 | $237,234 | 13 | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Ultimo Software Solutions | 2 | $207,433 | 3 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Support Linkages, LLC | 2 | $200,000 | 29 | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Effigent, Inc. | 1 | $195,490 | 12 | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Fenox Venture Capital | 1 | $181,250 | 56 | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Cerezo Residential Care Home | 2 | $162,102 | 12 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| DH Smith Company | 1 | $160,130 | 46 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley | 1 | $151,302 | 98 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| MGA Drivers | 1 | $134,155 | 247 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| M & B Painting, Inc. | 1 | $133,605 | 139 | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Becker II Home | 1 | $130,678 | 21 | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Kern Adult Residential Facility | 1 | $129,012 | 10 | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Triune Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $116,743 | 11 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| The Glorian Manor | 1 | $115,627 | 10 | Feb 17, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | $57,305 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | $263,482 | 77 |
| 2023 | 15 | 14 | $185,265 | 180 |
| 2022 | 20 | 18 | $325,834 | 135 |
| 2021 | 23 | 17 | $289,676 | 124 |
| 2020 | 24 | 16 | $322,982 | 65 |
| 2019 | 12 | 11 | $31,841 | 46 |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | $15,154 | 13 |
| 2017 | 22 | 18 | $371,220 | 253 |
| 2016 | 27 | 21 | $312,490 | 105 |
| 2015 | 47 | 34 | $3,412,715 | 691 |
| 2014 | 28 | 22 | $468,306 | 116 |
| 2013 | 84 | 73 | $1,257,894 | 690 |
| 2012 | 58 | 47 | $644,312 | 426 |
| 2011 | 56 | 49 | $956,613 | 423 |
| 2010 | 32 | 25 | $457,019 | 268 |
| 2009 | 21 | 15 | $340,739 | 169 |
| 2008 | 19 | 13 | $200,172 | 17 |
| 2007 | 18 | 13 | $532,585 | 180 |
| 2006 | 18 | 6 | $21,751 | 86 |
| 2005 | 21 | 15 | $301,256 | 225 |
| 2004 | 24 | 15 | $206,607 | 257 |
Your rights in San Jose
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Jose 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 Jose 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.