Wage and hour cases in Seaside at a glance
Employers in Seaside account for 12 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 11 of which found violations (92%). Employers agreed to pay $132,272 in back wages to 133 workers, and $660 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 Retail Trade ($80,753), Accommodation and Food Services ($32,194), Construction ($19,092).
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12 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Connections to Employment | Nov 22, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leslie Motors | Jun 24, 2016 | 5 violations | $29,918 | 1 | 0 |
| Papa Chano's | Jun 20, 2014 | 12 violations | $20,586 | 11 | 0 |
| California State University Monterey | Feb 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles State of California Department Motor Vehicles | Oct 5, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Rain Inc. | Apr 2, 2012 | 24 violations | $14,320 | 12 | 0 |
| Mi Tierra Mecardo y Carniceria Luis Yepez & Lorena Gonzalez Mi Tierra | Nov 23, 2011 | 24 violations | $46,720 | 24 | 0 |
| Lexus Monterey Peninsula | Oct 20, 2010 | 26 violations | $4,115 | 6 | 0 |
| Petersen-Dean Inc | Jul 18, 2010 | 18 violations repeat | $4,772 | 18 | $660 |
| Elizabeth & Associates Mgmt Svcs, Inc. | Dec 19, 2004 | 27 violations | $3,835 | 27 | 0 |
| Monterey County Library Seaside Branch | Oct 16, 2004 | 1 violation | $233 | 1 | 0 |
| E & A Management Services Company Elizabeth & Associates Management Services Co | Aug 14, 2004 | 33 violations | $7,773 | 33 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Seaside
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Tierra Mecardo y Carniceria | 1 | $46,720 | 24 | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Leslie Motors | 1 | $29,918 | 1 | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Papa Chano's | 1 | $20,586 | 11 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Sun Rain Inc. | 1 | $14,320 | 12 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| E & A Management Services Company | 1 | $7,773 | 33 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| Petersen-Dean Inc | 1 | $4,772 | 18 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| Lexus Monterey Peninsula | 1 | $4,115 | 6 | Oct 20, 2010 |
| Elizabeth & Associates Mgmt Svcs, Inc. | 1 | $3,835 | 27 | Dec 19, 2004 |
| Monterey County Library Seaside Branch | 1 | $233 | 1 | Oct 16, 2004 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Global Connections to Employment | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| California State University Monterey | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 1, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $29,918 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $20,586 | 11 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $14,320 | 12 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $46,720 | 24 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $8,887 | 24 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 | $11,841 | 61 |
Your rights in Seaside
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Seaside 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.