Wage and hour cases in Santa Rosa at a glance
Employers in Santa Rosa account for 91 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 59 of which found violations (65%). Employers agreed to pay $1,175,479 in back wages to 675 workers, and $150,651 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $127,335 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($532,923), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($177,330), Accommodation and Food Services ($140,471).
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91 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Finishing Systems | Apr 3, 2026 | 27 violations repeat | $114,533 | 27 | $23,088 |
| Le Elen Manor | Mar 1, 2026 | 8 violations | $12,802 | 7 | 0 |
| 76 Gas Circle K ProWash Santa Rosa | Jul 20, 2025 | 4 violations repeat | $5,285 | 4 | $2,565 |
| Forever Sarahs Elderly Care Corp | Apr 30, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey's Pizza Jesus Octavio Garibay | Mar 30, 2025 | 3 violations repeat | $6,995 | 2 | 0 |
| Coastal Farm Solutions | Feb 10, 2025 | 6 violations | $3,385 | 4 | $2,599 |
| Wolff Contracting | Mar 30, 2024 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monte Verde Home | Oct 26, 2023 | 18 violations | $125,647 | 17 | 0 |
| Ledson Winery and Vineyard | Nov 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,454 |
| Kingsbourgh Atlas Tree Surgery | Jul 31, 2022 | 189 violations repeat | $96,969 | 188 | $26,572 |
| Taco Bell J.A Sutherland, Inc. | Apr 22, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deluxe Shotcrete and Concrete Construction | Sep 22, 2021 | 1 violation | $692 | 1 | 0 |
| Chasin Goat Grazing | Jun 10, 2021 | 8 violations | $5,114 | 5 | $8,578 |
| Wolff Contracting | Mar 30, 2021 | 14 violations | $484 | 5 | $14,912 |
| The Mystical Rose | Sep 25, 2020 | 8 violations | $45,928 | 7 | 0 |
| Vino Vid | Sep 11, 2019 | 20 violations | $871 | 8 | $20,291 |
| Rincon Valley Gardens, LLC | Oct 31, 2018 | 9 violations repeat | $73,930 | 8 | $2,464 |
| Jackson Family Wines | Aug 7, 2018 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,153 |
| El Charro El Charro Casita Inc | Aug 3, 2017 | 18 violations repeat | $118,019 | 14 | $8,014 |
| MCF4 Solutions, LLC | May 22, 2017 | 5 violations | $101 | 3 | $4,681 |
| Neilmed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Jun 30, 2016 | 15 violations | $5,444 | 14 | 0 |
| USPS | Jun 28, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonoma County Public Authority | May 10, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karuza Plumbing, Inc. | Feb 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ledson Winery & Vineyards | Dec 4, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vimark Inc | Sep 16, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray's Food Center | Jul 29, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mirabel Lodge at Oak Meadow | Jun 30, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doss Dedicated | May 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarah's Retirement Home for DD Seniors (McCo) | Mar 17, 2015 | 29 violations | $111,208 | 26 | 0 |
| Sarah's Senior Residential Care (Clover) | Mar 17, 2015 | 7 violations | $3,685 | 6 | 0 |
| Eagle Transport | Nov 25, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Luchetti Construction | Oct 16, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiser Permanente-Santa Rosa | Aug 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Universal Protection Service | Jun 27, 2014 | 77 violations repeat | $60,273 | 77 | 0 |
| Simply Ground | Jun 6, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J and V Home For Seniors I | Apr 26, 2014 | 3 violations | $10,400 | 2 | 0 |
| J and V Home For Seniors II | Apr 26, 2014 | 3 violations | $2,552 | 2 | 0 |
| LA JANITORIAL | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODDISSEY CLEANING | Apr 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HOEN'S CARE HOME | Mar 15, 2013 | 9 violations | $51,551 | 4 | 0 |
| BEACHWOOD HOUSE, INC. | Feb 16, 2013 | 16 violations | $7,850 | 13 | 0 |
| Redwood Regional Medical Group | Feb 2, 2013 | 2 violations | $9,843 | 1 | 0 |
| On Demand Transportation | Oct 24, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Connection | May 24, 2012 | 3 violations | $4,416 | 2 | 0 |
| Al Lewis Trucking | May 12, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP | May 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fountain Grove Inn | Apr 10, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,931 | 1 | 0 |
| La Tortilla Factory | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Mar 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penske Truck Leasing Company | Sep 11, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cabrera Auto Body Shop | May 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Castle Concrete Pumping, Inc | Jul 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rich Miller Trucking | Jul 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Coast Drilling Company | Jul 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahlborn Steel Ahlborn Structural Steel, Inc. | Jul 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D&A Construction | May 8, 2010 | 21 violations | $54,613 | 7 | 0 |
| Glen Ellen Fire District Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services | Feb 28, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Redwood Empire Industries California Human Development Corporation | Jan 14, 2010 | 7 violations | $1,442 | 7 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Saint Josephs Health System -Sonoma | Oct 31, 2009 | 19 violations | $25,631 | 15 | 0 |
| Rafael Castaneda Farms Rafael Castaneda, an individual proprietor | Sep 14, 2009 | 33 violations | $8,185 | 30 | 0 |
| Sergio Alba Velaqsquez Farm Labor | Sep 14, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arco AM/PM North Bay Petroleum, Inc. | Sep 10, 2009 | 2 violations | $7,953 | 2 | 0 |
| Becoming Independent | May 15, 2009 | 14 violations | $685 | 13 | 0 |
| NeilMed NeilMed Products, Inc. | Feb 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All American Roofing Co. | Sep 4, 2008 | 35 violations | $7,838 | 35 | 0 |
| Ledson Winery and Vineyard | May 13, 2008 | 2 violations | $305 | 1 | 0 |
| Ron Dorris Electric | Apr 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Safeway | Feb 20, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sergio Alba Velazquez Farm Labor Contractor | Aug 26, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Creekside Convalescent Hospital NADHAM Inc.dba Creekside Convalescent Hospita | Jul 17, 2007 | 15 violations repeat | $51,896 | 13 | $2,860 |
| Eagle Transportation/Redwood Empire Wine Stor | Apr 29, 2007 | 1 violation | $7,439 | 1 | 0 |
| Burbank Rentals | Feb 20, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Car Wash Mission Car Wash, A California Limited Partne | Dec 14, 2006 | 8 violations | $7,014 | 8 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Nov 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Redwood Empire Industries California Human Development Corporation | Apr 14, 2006 | 55 violations | $11,144 | 55 | 0 |
| Johnny Garlic, Inc. | Feb 5, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kabab & Curry House | Dec 16, 2005 | 3 violations | $240 | 2 | 0 |
| Mora's Boots | Oct 2, 2005 | 8 violations | $19,498 | 7 | 0 |
| Matheson Fast Freight Inc. | Jul 27, 2005 | 1 violation | $2,042 | 1 | 0 |
| ABM Janitorial Services, a subsidiary of | Jun 6, 2005 | 2 violations | $20,088 | 1 | 0 |
| Northwest General Engineering | Jun 1, 2005 | 2 violations | $5,482 | 1 | 0 |
| Panda Palace Buffet | May 23, 2005 | 8 violations | $12,286 | 7 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Dec 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Sonoma County Junior College District | Nov 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Bay Charters and Tours | Nov 14, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,108 | 3 | 0 |
| Bath and Body Works | Sep 24, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Lewis Trucking | Aug 12, 2004 | 22 violations | $49,682 | 18 | 0 |
| Five Star Enterprises Willits House of Pizza, Inc. dba Five Star En | Aug 15, 2002 | 49 violations | 0 | 0 | $27,420 |
| Sonoma Structural | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarah?s Adult Residential Care | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Santa Rosa
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Verde Home | 1 | $125,647 | 17 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| El Charro | 1 | $118,019 | 14 | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Platinum Finishing Systems | 1 | $114,533 | 27 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Sarah's Retirement Home for DD Seniors (McCo) | 1 | $111,208 | 26 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Kingsbourgh Atlas Tree Surgery | 1 | $96,969 | 188 | Jul 31, 2022 |
| Rincon Valley Gardens, LLC | 1 | $73,930 | 8 | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Universal Protection Service | 1 | $60,273 | 77 | Jun 27, 2014 |
| D&A Construction | 1 | $54,613 | 7 | May 8, 2010 |
| Creekside Convalescent Hospital | 1 | $51,896 | 13 | Jul 17, 2007 |
| HOEN'S CARE HOME | 1 | $51,551 | 4 | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Al Lewis Trucking | 2 | $49,682 | 18 | May 12, 2012 |
| The Mystical Rose | 1 | $45,928 | 7 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | 2 | $25,631 | 15 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| ABM Janitorial Services, a subsidiary of | 1 | $20,088 | 1 | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Mora's Boots | 1 | $19,498 | 7 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| Le Elen Manor | 1 | $12,802 | 7 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Redwood Empire Industries | 2 | $12,586 | 62 | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Panda Palace Buffet | 1 | $12,286 | 7 | May 23, 2005 |
| J and V Home For Seniors I | 1 | $10,400 | 2 | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Redwood Regional Medical Group | 1 | $9,843 | 1 | Feb 2, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $127,335 | 34 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | $15,665 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $125,647 | 17 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | $96,969 | 188 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | $6,290 | 11 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $45,928 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $871 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $73,930 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $118,120 | 17 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | $5,444 | 14 |
| 2015 | 7 | 5 | $114,893 | 32 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | $73,225 | 81 |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | $69,244 | 18 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | $7,347 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | $56,055 | 14 |
| 2009 | 6 | 4 | $42,454 | 60 |
| 2008 | 4 | 3 | $8,143 | 36 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | $59,335 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 | $18,158 | 63 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | $59,636 | 19 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 | $50,790 | 21 |
Your rights in Santa Rosa
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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.