Wage and hour cases in Stanford at a glance
Employers in Stanford account for 7 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (57%). Employers agreed to pay $84,556 in back wages to 57 workers, and $11,002 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 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($84,541), Retail Trade ($15), Educational Services ($0).
All cases, newest first
7 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University- Law School Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr U | Jan 6, 2023 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willow Tree Farm Inc | Nov 22, 2020 | 31 violations repeat | $51,025 | 30 | $7,902 |
| Stanford Hospital Stanford Hospital & Clinics | May 14, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fraiche Yogurt | Oct 14, 2012 | 4 violations repeat | $15 | 1 | $3,100 |
| Stanford Golf Course Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford | Apr 17, 2012 | 27 violations | $33,516 | 26 | 0 |
| Stanford University Brd of Trstees of the Leland Stanford Jr. Uni | Jun 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanford Hospital and Clinics | Feb 20, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Stanford
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Farm Inc | 1 | $51,025 | 30 | Nov 22, 2020 |
| Stanford Golf Course | 1 | $33,516 | 26 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Fraiche Yogurt | 1 | $15 | 1 | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Stanford Hospital | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 14, 2014 |
| Stanford University | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Stanford University- Law School | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Stanford Hospital and Clinics | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 20, 2006 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $51,025 | 30 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $33,531 | 27 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Stanford
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Stanford 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.