Wage and hour cases in Sonora at a glance
Employers in Sonora account for 9 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 3 of which found violations (33%). Employers agreed to pay $2,390 in back wages to 102 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($1,230), Construction ($1,160), Accommodation and Food Services ($0).
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9 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Resources, Inc. Watch Resources, Incorporated | Sep 26, 2017 | 38 violations repeat | $1,180 | 37 | 0 |
| Original Buffalo Wings | Mar 5, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Twain Harte Construction | Jan 28, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watch Watch Resources, Inc. | May 31, 2012 | 63 violations | $50 | 63 | 0 |
| Outlaws BarBQ | Sep 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Master Sierras | Jun 29, 2011 | 3 violations | $1,160 | 2 | 0 |
| Faye Hagemeyer | Nov 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonora Regional Medical Center | May 4, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big O Tire Sunburst Enterprises | Jan 7, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Sonora
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Resources, Inc. | 1 | $1,180 | 37 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Service Master Sierras | 1 | $1,160 | 2 | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Watch | 1 | $50 | 63 | May 31, 2012 |
| Twain Harte Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Big O Tire | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Faye Hagemeyer | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Original Buffalo Wings | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Outlaws BarBQ | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Sonora Regional Medical Center | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 4, 2010 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $1,180 | 37 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $50 | 63 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | $1,160 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Sonora
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sonora 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.