Wage and hour cases in Santee at a glance
Employers in Santee account for 34 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 23 of which found violations (68%). Employers agreed to pay $345,515 in back wages to 207 workers, and $8,170 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $542 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($196,087), Construction ($106,478), Accommodation and Food Services ($37,770).
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34 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabu Sushi Far East Sushi, Inc. | Feb 20, 2026 | 2 violations repeat | $542 | 1 | $855 |
| Cameron Bros. Cameron Brothers Company LLC | Oct 15, 2024 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BSE Security Service | Dec 13, 2023 | 177 violations | $196,087 | 88 | 0 |
| Okawa Steak House & Sushi | Oct 31, 2022 | 21 violations repeat | $32,244 | 21 | $7,315 |
| Vive Media Rountree Creative, LLC | Apr 24, 2022 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicholas Construction Services Inc. - JFETS | Oct 16, 2021 | 35 violations | $17,607 | 27 | 0 |
| The WrapShack | Jun 13, 2021 | 15 violations | $1,918 | 14 | 0 |
| Fred's Fencing | Oct 12, 2020 | 16 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's Choice Child Care Childrens Choice Learning Connection, Inc. | Mar 11, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hailstorm Solutions DDK Product Handling Servicees, Inc. | Feb 28, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ponciano Construction | Jun 30, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut Summit Pizza West, LLC | Jun 13, 2017 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jomayra Landscaping Jomayra Landscape & Construction, Inc. | Feb 17, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panda Country Restaurant | Nov 14, 2016 | 2 violations | $2,903 | 1 | 0 |
| A&D General Contracting, Inc. | Oct 23, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubios Santee Rubio's Restaurant, Inc | Apr 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lone Star General Contracting | Sep 4, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Feb 24, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Brady & Associates | Feb 14, 2015 | 27 violations | $9,687 | 14 | 0 |
| Torres General Inc. | May 16, 2014 | 1 violation | $1,807 | 1 | 0 |
| Daphne's California Greek - Rancho Santa Marg | Jul 23, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tower Glass, Inc. | Mar 30, 2013 | 40 violations | $46,232 | 20 | 0 |
| Lantern Crest Integral Senior Living, LLC | Feb 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top Construction | Sep 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paving Stones of San Diego | Jan 4, 2012 | 6 violations | $4,766 | 5 | 0 |
| Marys Donuts Church and Hill Inc | Oct 12, 2011 | 5 violations | $414 | 5 | 0 |
| Treeline Tree Service | May 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicholas Construction Services Inc. - JFETS | Feb 12, 2011 | 11 violations | $17,636 | 5 | 0 |
| Nicholas Construction Services Inc. - JFETS | Feb 12, 2011 | 8 violations | $13,509 | 4 | 0 |
| Synergy Electric Company Inc | Mar 19, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Trucking Inc. | Mar 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AM-PM Painting AM-PM Painting & Finishing, Inc dba | Jan 10, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DC Excavations | Feb 26, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da Hawaiian Grinds | Jun 4, 2007 | 2 violations | $163 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Santee
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSE Security Service | 1 | $196,087 | 88 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Nicholas Construction Services Inc. - JFETS | 3 | $48,752 | 36 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| Tower Glass, Inc. | 1 | $46,232 | 20 | Mar 30, 2013 |
| Okawa Steak House & Sushi | 1 | $32,244 | 21 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Richard Brady & Associates | 1 | $9,687 | 14 | Feb 14, 2015 |
| Paving Stones of San Diego | 1 | $4,766 | 5 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| Panda Country Restaurant | 1 | $2,903 | 1 | Nov 14, 2016 |
| The WrapShack | 1 | $1,918 | 14 | Jun 13, 2021 |
| Torres General Inc. | 1 | $1,807 | 1 | May 16, 2014 |
| Tabu Sushi | 1 | $542 | 1 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Marys Donuts | 1 | $414 | 5 | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Da Hawaiian Grinds | 1 | $163 | 1 | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Lone Star General Contracting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 4, 2015 |
| Children's Choice Child Care | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Pizza Hut | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 13, 2017 |
| AM-PM Painting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 10, 2009 |
| Lantern Crest | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 21, 2013 |
| A&D General Contracting, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 23, 2016 |
| Jack in the Bo | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Hailstorm Solutions | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 28, 2019 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $542 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $196,087 | 88 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | $32,244 | 21 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $19,525 | 41 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | $2,903 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | $9,687 | 14 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $1,807 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | $46,232 | 20 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $4,766 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $31,559 | 14 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $163 | 1 |
Your rights in Santee
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Santee 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.