Wage and hour cases in San Juan Capistrano at a glance
Employers in San Juan Capistrano account for 27 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 21 of which found violations (78%). Employers agreed to pay $700,966 in back wages to 893 workers, and $0 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 Other Services (except Public Administration) ($203,093), Construction ($200,926), Accommodation and Food Services ($105,149).
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27 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A MISSION FOR MICHAEL | Mar 7, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precision Wall Covering & Painting | Dec 20, 2019 | 8 violations | $2,761 | 8 | 0 |
| Resort Vacations Inc | Jul 6, 2018 | 19 violations | $7,523 | 19 | 0 |
| Tessie's Place Loving Care Home | Jan 2, 2018 | 6 violations | $25,898 | 4 | 0 |
| Tessie's Place Loving Care Home | Jan 2, 2018 | 4 violations | $11,067 | 2 | 0 |
| Tessie's Place Loving Care Home | Jan 2, 2018 | 4 violations | $4,705 | 2 | 0 |
| Pascal Olhats Food Corp | Nov 7, 2017 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Modern Horticulture Service Modern Horticulture Services, Inc. | Feb 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marbella Farmer Market | Jan 22, 2017 | 21 violations | $13,607 | 19 | 0 |
| Mission Grill | Feb 15, 2016 | 38 violations repeat | $22,700 | 25 | 0 |
| Monarch Shores Inc. Sunshine Behavrioral Health LLC | Nov 22, 2015 | 2 violations | $48 | 1 | 0 |
| Vintage Steak House Restaurant | Sep 15, 2015 | 21 violations | $9,608 | 19 | 0 |
| Sundried Tomato American Bistro & Cafes | May 31, 2015 | 23 violations | $15,246 | 22 | 0 |
| Klassic Koatings | May 31, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himanshu Bhatia | Sep 28, 2014 | 3 violations repeat | $54,348 | 1 | 0 |
| Xcel Building Group, Inc. | Jun 22, 2014 | 629 violations | $198,165 | 628 | 0 |
| Capo Valley Fire Side | Jun 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greenstone Materials, Inc. | Jun 4, 2014 | 42 violations | $74,505 | 40 | 0 |
| Seychelle Water Filtration Products | Apr 9, 2013 | 23 violations | $5,907 | 22 | 0 |
| Bad to the Bone BBQ | Dec 8, 2010 | 43 violations | $57,595 | 42 | 0 |
| Color Spot Nurseries, Inc. | Jul 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ALM Painting | Nov 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marbella Farmers Market Frank's Markets, a California corporation | Jun 7, 2009 | 3 violations | $9,950 | 2 | 0 |
| Capistrano Tire & Brake | Mar 23, 2008 | 4 violations | $18,024 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam's Market & Liquor | Sep 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IBS Management Inc. | Jan 19, 2005 | 19 violations | $38,588 | 19 | 0 |
| Drezek Enviornmental Stripping Systems | Oct 24, 2003 | 30 violations | $130,721 | 15 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in San Juan Capistrano
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Building Group, Inc. | 1 | $198,165 | 628 | Jun 22, 2014 |
| Drezek Enviornmental Stripping Systems | 1 | $130,721 | 15 | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Greenstone Materials, Inc. | 1 | $74,505 | 40 | Jun 4, 2014 |
| Bad to the Bone BBQ | 1 | $57,595 | 42 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Himanshu Bhatia | 1 | $54,348 | 1 | Sep 28, 2014 |
| Tessie's Place Loving Care Home | 3 | $41,670 | 8 | Jan 2, 2018 |
| IBS Management Inc. | 1 | $38,588 | 19 | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Mission Grill | 1 | $22,700 | 25 | Feb 15, 2016 |
| Capistrano Tire & Brake | 1 | $18,024 | 3 | Mar 23, 2008 |
| Sundried Tomato American Bistro & Cafes | 1 | $15,246 | 22 | May 31, 2015 |
| Marbella Farmer Market | 1 | $13,607 | 19 | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Marbella Farmers Market | 1 | $9,950 | 2 | Jun 7, 2009 |
| Vintage Steak House Restaurant | 1 | $9,608 | 19 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Resort Vacations Inc | 1 | $7,523 | 19 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Seychelle Water Filtration Products | 1 | $5,907 | 22 | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Precision Wall Covering & Painting | 1 | $2,761 | 8 | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Monarch Shores Inc. | 1 | $48 | 1 | Nov 22, 2015 |
| Modern Horticulture Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| A MISSION FOR MICHAEL | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| ALM Painting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 17, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $2,761 | 8 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | $49,193 | 27 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | $13,607 | 19 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $22,700 | 25 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | $24,902 | 42 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | $327,018 | 669 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $5,907 | 22 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | $57,595 | 42 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $9,950 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $18,024 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $38,588 | 19 |
Your rights in San Juan Capistrano
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Juan Capistrano 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.