Wage and hour cases in Walnut Creek at a glance
Employers in Walnut Creek account for 103 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 75 of which found violations (73%). Employers agreed to pay $3,636,823 in back wages to 4,063 workers, and $22,434 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 ($2,378,670), Health Care and Social Assistance ($913,019), Accommodation and Food Services ($125,533).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q & A Research Inc. | Aug 9, 2005 | 6 violations | $318 | 5 | $743 |
| America's Tires Co. Southern California Discount Tire Co., Inc. | Jun 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nancy Hurwitz Kors | Jun 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $750 |
Largest back-wage records in Walnut Creek
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health | 1 | $2,378,670 | 3,519 | Jan 22, 2022 |
| Placement Services | 1 | $335,931 | 8 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| R & N Middleton Residential Care | 5 | $144,921 | 29 | Nov 28, 2013 |
| Abraham Rest Home | 7 | $90,301 | 31 | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $63,905 | 28 | Dec 3, 2009 |
| Sunnyvale Care Home | 1 | $53,576 | 24 | Feb 15, 2014 |
| Harmony Home Care | 1 | $48,991 | 8 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Castle Crest One | 1 | $47,505 | 7 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Castle Crest Two | 1 | $43,335 | 4 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Stadium Pub | 1 | $41,026 | 26 | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Walnut Creek Willows | 1 | $39,011 | 20 | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Tender Touch Care Home | 3 | $35,943 | 13 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVING, LLC | 1 | $33,600 | 13 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Alphasoft Services Corporation | 1 | $30,000 | 1 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| Sand Dollar Corporation | 1 | $29,802 | 69 | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Quiznos | 1 | $25,749 | 10 | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Katy's Kreek | 1 | $24,266 | 23 | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Registry of Physician Specialists | 1 | $23,107 | 1 | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Taqueria El Molino | 1 | $22,866 | 14 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| MUIR ORTHOPEDICS | 1 | $18,684 | 1 | Feb 18, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $3,823 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | $22,866 | 14 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | $1,707 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $2,378,670 | 3,519 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | $26,246 | 30 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | $13,996 | 18 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $174 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $3,316 | 20 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | $36,045 | 14 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | $18,715 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | $39,011 | 20 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | $187,726 | 78 |
| 2013 | 9 | 7 | $158,369 | 106 |
| 2012 | 16 | 13 | $221,779 | 116 |
| 2011 | 7 | 6 | $31,940 | 22 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | $31,929 | 13 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | $71,918 | 34 |
| 2008 | 6 | 3 | $335,931 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 | 4 | $17,560 | 22 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 | $34,784 | 16 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $318 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Walnut Creek
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Walnut Creek 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.