Wage and hour cases in Santa Ynez at a glance
Employers in Santa Ynez account for 4 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 3 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $27,110 in back wages to 188 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 Public Administration ($16,320), Construction ($10,790), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($0).
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4 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Wallcoverings | Jul 17, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Advanced Wallcovering | Jul 7, 2016 | 55 violations | $10,790 | 54 | 0 |
| Swift Ranch Co., Inc | Apr 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chumash Casino Chumash Casino Resort Enterprise | Sep 30, 2008 | 135 violations | $16,320 | 134 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Santa Ynez
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chumash Casino | 1 | $16,320 | 134 | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Advanced Wallcovering | 1 | $10,790 | 54 | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Swift Ranch Co., Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Advanced Wallcoverings | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 17, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | $10,790 | 54 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $16,320 | 134 |
Your rights in Santa Ynez
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Santa Ynez 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.