Wage and hour cases in Sonoma at a glance
Employers in Sonoma account for 23 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 17 of which found violations (74%). Employers agreed to pay $271,003 in back wages to 91 workers, and $32,314 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 Construction ($121,653), Health Care and Social Assistance ($119,249), Accommodation and Food Services ($17,045).
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23 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris' House | Mar 21, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Donum Estate | Feb 6, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonoma Valley Plastering | Feb 2, 2021 | 30 violations repeat | $120,915 | 29 | $16,849 |
| Cook Vineyard Management | Dec 14, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,290 |
| Robledo & Sons Inc. | Jul 23, 2018 | 2 violations | $619 | 1 | $10,150 |
| Genevie Dream Home | Jun 14, 2017 | 14 violations | $104,532 | 6 | 0 |
| Picazo Cafe Valor Enterprises, LLC | Mar 13, 2017 | 13 violations | $10,518 | 12 | 0 |
| La Prenda Vineyard Management La Prenda Vineyards Management, Inc. | Sep 30, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangkok Nine Thai Restaurant | Aug 19, 2015 | 8 violations | $6,527 | 7 | 0 |
| Sangiacomo Vineyards V. Sangiacomo & Sons, Limited Partnership | Jun 24, 2015 | 76 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,800 |
| 599 Thai Cafe | Aug 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PETALUMA ICF DDH Inc | Feb 16, 2013 | 25 violations | $14,717 | 19 | 0 |
| Abide International, Inc. | Jul 13, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mulas Dairy Company Inc. | Feb 7, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $225 |
| Sonoma Animal Hospital | Oct 21, 2010 | 7 violations | $2,805 | 6 | 0 |
| Manzoni Trucking & Excavating, Inc. | May 1, 2010 | 7 violations | $738 | 3 | 0 |
| WorkforceLogic | Mar 31, 2010 | 1 violation | $7,576 | 1 | 0 |
| Sears Point Faming, Co./Hunt & Behrens, Inc. | Aug 27, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ledson Winery and Vineyard | May 13, 2008 | 8 violations | $2,056 | 7 | 0 |
| V. Sangiacomo & Sons | Aug 31, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor Leveroni & Sons, LLC | Aug 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oseguera Vineyards | Aug 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Petroni Vineyards | Feb 2, 2005 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Sonoma
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley Plastering | 1 | $120,915 | 29 | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Genevie Dream Home | 1 | $104,532 | 6 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| PETALUMA ICF DDH Inc | 1 | $14,717 | 19 | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Picazo Cafe | 1 | $10,518 | 12 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| WorkforceLogic | 1 | $7,576 | 1 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Bangkok Nine Thai Restaurant | 1 | $6,527 | 7 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Sonoma Animal Hospital | 1 | $2,805 | 6 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Ledson Winery and Vineyard | 1 | $2,056 | 7 | May 13, 2008 |
| Manzoni Trucking & Excavating, Inc. | 1 | $738 | 3 | May 1, 2010 |
| Robledo & Sons Inc. | 1 | $619 | 1 | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Petroni Vineyards | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 2, 2005 |
| The Donum Estate | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Sears Point Faming, Co./Hunt & Behrens, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Sangiacomo Vineyards | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Victor Leveroni & Sons, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Abide International, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| La Prenda Vineyard Management | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| 599 Thai Cafe | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 19, 2013 |
| V. Sangiacomo & Sons | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Mulas Dairy Company Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $120,915 | 29 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $619 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $115,050 | 18 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | $6,527 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $14,717 | 19 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $11,119 | 10 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $2,056 | 7 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Sonoma
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sonoma 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.