Wage and hour cases in Scotts Valley at a glance
Employers in Scotts Valley account for 5 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (100%). Employers agreed to pay $61,580 in back wages to 51 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 Other Services (except Public Administration) ($42,756), Manufacturing ($12,400), Educational Services ($5,664).
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5 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Building and Development | Jul 10, 2012 | 3 violations | $760 | 2 | 0 |
| Canepa Design | Feb 10, 2010 | 39 violations | $39,727 | 38 | 0 |
| Montessori Scotts Valley Montessori Scotts Valley Incorporated | Jan 22, 2009 | 7 violations | $5,664 | 1 | 0 |
| Skip's Tire & Auto Centers Skip's Tire & Auto Centers Scotts Valley Inc | Jul 31, 2004 | 6 violations | $3,029 | 6 | 0 |
| Borland Software Corporation | Dec 16, 2003 | 5 violations | $12,400 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Scotts Valley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canepa Design | 1 | $39,727 | 38 | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Borland Software Corporation | 1 | $12,400 | 4 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Montessori Scotts Valley | 1 | $5,664 | 1 | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Skip's Tire & Auto Centers | 1 | $3,029 | 6 | Jul 31, 2004 |
| West Coast Building and Development | 1 | $760 | 2 | Jul 10, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $760 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $39,727 | 38 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $5,664 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $3,029 | 6 |
Your rights in Scotts Valley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Scotts Valley 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.