Wage and hour cases in Santa Barbara at a glance
Employers in Santa Barbara account for 38 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 27 of which found violations (71%). Employers agreed to pay $333,935 in back wages to 392 workers, and $4,148 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 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($106,068), Accommodation and Food Services ($99,070), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($75,212).
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38 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Springs Winery | Mar 15, 2025 | 16 violations | $1,891 | 15 | $1,100 |
| Domino's Pizza Home County Pizza, Inc | Mar 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rusty's Pizza Parlor | Mar 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County of Santa Barbara | Nov 15, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Green Rich & Famous Inc. | Oct 30, 2021 | 6 violations | $3,223 | 3 | 0 |
| World Oil Salfeetko Mart, LLC | Nov 5, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BP Gas oil | Nov 5, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Barbara County. Dept Of Social Services | Aug 10, 2020 | 2 violations | $248 | 1 | 0 |
| USDM Life Sciences | May 15, 2020 | 75 violations | $100,088 | 74 | 0 |
| Challenge Asphalt | Dec 4, 2017 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,200 |
| MarBorg Industries | Jul 12, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Barbara Iron & Metal Santa Barbara I & M Recyclers, Inc | Jul 12, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M3 Property Management, Inc | May 6, 2016 | 2 violations | $26 | 1 | 0 |
| PATHPOINT | Mar 10, 2016 | 80 violations | $3,798 | 80 | 0 |
| Meun Fan Thai Cafe | Aug 14, 2015 | 8 violations repeat | $33,094 | 6 | $1,848 |
| Black Star Construction Group | Jun 26, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office | Jun 25, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velvet Jones BDC Entertainment, Inc. | Nov 2, 2014 | 12 violations | $24,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Malai Thai Massage | Feb 21, 2013 | 6 violations | $5,851 | 3 | 0 |
| Hydrex Pest Control Co. Sierra Business Services, Inc. | Mar 10, 2012 | 12 violations | $12,659 | 11 | 0 |
| PATHPOINT | Feb 29, 2012 | 4 violations | $538 | 4 | 0 |
| East West Staffing Inc/ Select Staffing | Apr 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamran and Company | Mar 30, 2011 | 1 violation | $398 | 1 | 0 |
| Beebe Carry DBA: WCP | Mar 9, 2011 | 3 violations | $16,130 | 1 | 0 |
| Velo Pro Cycling | Mar 9, 2011 | 13 violations | $4,019 | 12 | 0 |
| Tre Lune | Feb 9, 2010 | 28 violations | $23,649 | 27 | 0 |
| Select Staffing | Dec 21, 2008 | 3 violations | $6,157 | 1 | 0 |
| Piatti Restaurant Moana Hotel and Restaurant Group | Jan 22, 2008 | 5 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Venco Security Patrol | Jan 15, 2008 | 24 violations | $31,050 | 24 | 0 |
| Devereux - California | Jun 23, 2007 | 12 violations | $19,772 | 12 | 0 |
| Hughes Dealership Co. | Mar 24, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuttis Restaurant | Jan 22, 2007 | 30 violations | $11,096 | 27 | 0 |
| Mesa Communications | May 28, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Terrace Convalescent | Apr 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landscapes by Davids | Apr 21, 2005 | 32 violations | $5,980 | 32 | 0 |
| Coastline Coastline Painting & Drywall, Inc. | Feb 13, 2005 | 39 violations | $2,805 | 39 | 0 |
| Brophy Bros. Restaurant | Sep 11, 2004 | 5 violations | $5,340 | 4 | 0 |
| Summerland Patrol & Guard Services Summerland Patrol and Guard Services, Inc. | Aug 14, 2003 | 7 violations | $22,123 | 6 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Santa Barbara
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDM Life Sciences | 1 | $100,088 | 74 | May 15, 2020 |
| Meun Fan Thai Cafe | 1 | $33,094 | 6 | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Venco Security Patrol | 1 | $31,050 | 24 | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Velvet Jones | 1 | $24,000 | 8 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| Tre Lune | 1 | $23,649 | 27 | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Summerland Patrol & Guard Services | 1 | $22,123 | 6 | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Devereux - California | 1 | $19,772 | 12 | Jun 23, 2007 |
| Beebe Carry DBA: WCP | 1 | $16,130 | 1 | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Hydrex Pest Control Co. | 1 | $12,659 | 11 | Mar 10, 2012 |
| Tuttis Restaurant | 1 | $11,096 | 27 | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Select Staffing | 1 | $6,157 | 1 | Dec 21, 2008 |
| Landscapes by Davids | 1 | $5,980 | 32 | Apr 21, 2005 |
| Malai Thai Massage | 1 | $5,851 | 3 | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Brophy Bros. Restaurant | 1 | $5,340 | 4 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| PATHPOINT | 2 | $4,336 | 84 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Velo Pro Cycling | 1 | $4,019 | 12 | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Big Green | 1 | $3,223 | 3 | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Coastline | 1 | $2,805 | 39 | Feb 13, 2005 |
| Paradise Springs Winery | 1 | $1,891 | 15 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Kamran and Company | 1 | $398 | 1 | Mar 30, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $1,891 | 15 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $3,223 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | $100,336 | 75 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $3,824 | 81 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | $33,094 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $24,000 | 8 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $5,851 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $13,197 | 15 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $20,547 | 14 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $23,649 | 27 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | $37,207 | 25 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | $30,868 | 39 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | $8,785 | 71 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $5,340 | 4 |
Your rights in Santa Barbara
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Santa Barbara 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.