Wage and hour cases in South Lake Tahoe at a glance
Employers in South Lake Tahoe account for 8 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (88%). Employers agreed to pay $62,328 in back wages to 52 workers, and $30,201 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 Accommodation and Food Services ($61,419), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($909), Retail Trade ($0).
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8 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Vacation Club Marriott Ownership Resort, Inc. | Feb 1, 2019 | 69 violations | $15,028 | 18 | $15,123 |
| Thai Nakorn Restaurant | Mar 16, 2013 | 25 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort | Jun 16, 2012 | 3 violations | $909 | 2 | 0 |
| Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine | Jul 31, 2009 | 8 violations repeat | $24,567 | 7 | $1,078 |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | May 21, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peaks Resort & Beach Club 3-Peaks Resort & Beach Club, LLC | Mar 6, 2007 | 23 violations | $1,835 | 20 | 0 |
| Orchid's Authentic Thai | May 23, 2006 | 9 violations | $19,989 | 5 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express Flamingo Lodge Nevada Patnership | Sep 4, 2002 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $14,000 |
Largest back-wage records in South Lake Tahoe
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine | 1 | $24,567 | 7 | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Orchid's Authentic Thai | 1 | $19,989 | 5 | May 23, 2006 |
| Marriott Vacation Club | 1 | $15,028 | 18 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Peaks Resort & Beach Club | 1 | $1,835 | 20 | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort | 1 | $909 | 2 | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Thai Nakorn Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 21, 2008 |
| Holiday Inn Express | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 4, 2002 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $15,028 | 18 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $909 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $24,567 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $1,835 | 20 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $19,989 | 5 |
Your rights in South Lake Tahoe
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in South Lake Tahoe 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.