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San Rafael Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in San Rafael since 2004: 66 cases, $658,417 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 Rafael at a glance

Employers in San Rafael account for 66 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 55 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $658,417 in back wages to 273 workers, and $23,096 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $10,605 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($212,352), Accommodation and Food Services ($106,349), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($72,253).

All cases, newest first

66 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Cambridge House
Cornerstone Community Homes
Jun 21, 20269 violations repeat$10,6059$7,696
TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INCMar 2, 20261 violation000
State Room
Central Park West 4th Street, LLC
Feb 27, 20252 violations repeat$7,50410
Barbier Security GroupJul 15, 2024no violations found000
Golden Gate Bridge and Highway DistrictApr 13, 20215 violations000
IHOP
Six Fourteen Inc.
Feb 5, 20201 violation000
Interactive Medical Specialists, Inc.Jan 22, 20206 violations$10,30450
Interactive Medical SpecialistJan 31, 20198 violations$12,50740
Interactive Medical SpecialistMar 5, 20182 violations$1,20720
Rainbow Landscape Irrigation & MaintenanceMay 24, 20173 violations$6,64020
Interactive Medical Specialists, Inc.Apr 29, 20161 violation$8,09310
Harmony HouseApr 15, 20153 violations$1,09120
National Consolidated Couriers, IncFeb 1, 201533 violations$2,807160
Central Payment
Central Payment Co., LLC
Nov 20, 201419 violations$29,634180
Central Payment
Central Payment Co., LLC
Nov 20, 20142 violations$13,56010
Golden Home
Golden home extended care, inc
Jul 31, 201416 violations$33,517140
Saint Michael's Extended Care HomeJul 31, 201413 violations$8,305120
Interactive Medical Specialists, Inc.May 4, 2014no violations found000
Tommy's Asian Bistro and GrillApr 29, 20141 violation000
Classic Auto CraftApr 23, 201415 violations$14,307140
CVS Pharmacy
Long's Drug Stores California, L.L.C.
Mar 10, 20142 violations$7910
Bretano House IFeb 15, 201429 violations$98,197190
Bretano House IIFeb 15, 20141 violation000
Bretano House IIIFeb 15, 20141 violation000
Strategic Energy InnovationsJan 16, 2014no violations found000
Newtown ConstructionAug 5, 20133 violations$15,42020
Interactive Medical SpecialistJun 29, 20134 violations$29040
Terra Linda Christian Homes-KernberrySep 15, 20127 violations$27,02830
Terra Linda Christian Homes-BambooSep 15, 20124 violations$5,54020
Terra Linda Christian Homes-DevonSep 15, 20122 violations$4410
MHN Government ServicesJul 31, 201210 violations$10,17790
Peacock Gap Golf ClubApr 16, 201215 violations$24,360140
Villa Marin Homeowners AssociationMar 16, 20121 violation$8,42110
Insight Editions LPMar 5, 20121 violation$5,10410
Kindred Nursing and RehabilitationDec 21, 20111 violation000
Visiting Angels
J&M Homecare Services, LLC
Oct 17, 2011no violations found000
Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, Inc.Sep 30, 20114 violations$52310
Fahy Tree ServiceSep 6, 201119 violations$27,103120
Fahy Tree ServiceSep 6, 20117 violations$31370
Fahy Tree ServiceSep 6, 20115 violations$20950
Seafood Peddler of San Rafael, IncSep 4, 201121 violations repeat$92,8721$15,400
Dutra DredgingJul 31, 2011no violations found000
Energy Wise America, Inc.Jun 30, 20119 violations$2,74380
Mayflower Center, LLC.Dec 17, 20103 violations000
Interactive Med Specialist / Fed Corr CompleJun 25, 2010no violations found000
Maxwell The CleanerJun 7, 20102 violations$79010
Seafood Peddler RestaurantApr 8, 2010no violations found000
Terra Linda Tow
Rafael Tow, Inc. dba Terra Linda Tow
Aug 15, 200911 violations$19,062110
Mighty Leaf Tea CompanyAug 7, 20091 violation$15,26510
Burger King
Strategic Restaurants
Jun 24, 20092 violations$17610
TGTJul 15, 20083 violations$2,29430
Redhill Towing & Autobody, Inc.May 6, 2008no violations found000
Rings Steak, Seafood & ChopsJul 1, 200716 violations$3,503130
FirstGroup America, Inc.
First Student, Inc. a Division of
Jul 21, 20061 violation000
Cedars Textile Art CenterApr 30, 2006no violations found000
Eduardo's RestaurantFeb 1, 2006no violations found000
Streamline SolutionsNov 15, 20056 violations$3,30960
County of MarinMay 7, 20055 violations$20,97350
Patriot MechanicalMar 25, 20051 violation000
Famous Deli and Market (San Rafael)Mar 5, 2005no violations found000
Visual Concepts, Inc.
Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc.
Oct 22, 200412 violations$32,070110
Redhill Towing & Autobody, Inc.Sep 12, 200424 violations$16,824220
McDonalds
Michael Magruder, an individual
Sep 1, 20041 violation000
Keaton's Mortuary
Alderwoods Group (California), Inc.
Aug 20, 20041 violation$3410
Major Hagen and Africa, IncJul 13, 20047 violations$65,61360
Computer Consultants International, Inc.Apr 14, 20033 violations000

Largest back-wage records in San Rafael

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Bretano House I1$98,19719Feb 15, 2014
Seafood Peddler of San Rafael, Inc1$92,8721Sep 4, 2011
Major Hagen and Africa, Inc1$65,6136Jul 13, 2004
Central Payment2$43,19419Nov 20, 2014
Golden Home1$33,51714Jul 31, 2014
Visual Concepts, Inc.1$32,07011Oct 22, 2004
Fahy Tree Service3$27,62524Sep 6, 2011
Terra Linda Christian Homes-Kernberry1$27,0283Sep 15, 2012
Peacock Gap Golf Club1$24,36014Apr 16, 2012
County of Marin1$20,9735May 7, 2005
Terra Linda Tow1$19,06211Aug 15, 2009
Interactive Medical Specialists, Inc.3$18,3976Jan 22, 2020
Redhill Towing & Autobody, Inc.2$16,82422May 6, 2008
Newtown Construction1$15,4202Aug 5, 2013
Mighty Leaf Tea Company1$15,2651Aug 7, 2009
Classic Auto Craft1$14,30714Apr 23, 2014
Interactive Medical Specialist3$14,00410Jan 31, 2019
Cambridge House1$10,6059Jun 21, 2026
MHN Government Services1$10,1779Jul 31, 2012
Villa Marin Homeowners Association1$8,4211Mar 16, 2012

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202622$10,6059
202511$7,5041
202410$00
202111$00
202022$10,3045
201911$12,5074
201811$1,2072
201711$6,6402
201611$8,0931
201522$3,89818
20141210$197,59979
201322$15,7106
201277$80,67431
201197$123,76334
201042$7901
200933$34,50313
200821$2,2943
200711$3,50313
200631$00
200543$24,28211
200455$114,54140

Your rights in San Rafael

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Rafael 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.

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