Wage and hour cases in Woodland at a glance
Employers in Woodland account for 46 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 25 of which found violations (54%). Employers agreed to pay $281,350 in back wages to 311 workers, and $45,149 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 ($95,757), Transportation and Warehousing ($70,590), Construction ($51,875).
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46 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceja-Reyes, Inc. | Jun 10, 2022 | 22 violations | $7,725 | 15 | $24,985 |
| Payne Bros Ranches William A. Payne & Robert B. Payne Partnershi | Apr 8, 2022 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,485 |
| Dickeys BBQ | Oct 15, 2019 | 8 violations | $3,424 | 7 | 0 |
| Eaton Drilling Co., Inc | Mar 12, 2019 | 29 violations | $36,326 | 11 | 0 |
| Interstate Companies | Mar 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Aoki, Inc. | Aug 14, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yolo Employment Services | May 16, 2018 | 2 violations | $313 | 2 | 0 |
| Firehouse Entertainment Firehouse Entertainment & Event Rentals, LLC | Dec 1, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee Dutch Bros Coffee of Woodland, Inc. | Nov 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YES! Yolo Employment Services, Inc. | Sep 11, 2017 | 27 violations | $1,978 | 25 | 0 |
| Miller Paneling Specialties | Jul 21, 2017 | 13 violations repeat | $11,356 | 11 | $10,954 |
| Quality Inn & Suites | Mar 13, 2017 | 3 violations | $23,357 | 3 | 0 |
| Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton | Mar 13, 2017 | 1 violation | $466 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Oaks Inn Motel | Mar 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alderson Convalescent Hospital | Apr 13, 2016 | 8 violations | $1,895 | 1 | 0 |
| The Morning Star Company | Oct 21, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rose Valley Group | Oct 14, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe's Trucking & Logistics | Apr 15, 2014 | 8 violations | $70,590 | 8 | 0 |
| Valero Labor Valero, Oscar Reynoso | Apr 7, 2014 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $800 |
| Happy Ranch Program Woodland Residential Services, Inc. | Mar 19, 2014 | 100 violations | $39,988 | 27 | 0 |
| Woodlland Healthcare | Nov 26, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palm Gardens | Sep 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ceja-Reyes, Inc. | May 17, 2013 | 48 violations | $4,007 | 23 | $2,400 |
| Dan Best Ranch, Inc. | May 17, 2013 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $525 |
| Alderson Convalescent Hospital | Apr 1, 2013 | 107 violations | $33,683 | 107 | 0 |
| Hamptom Inn and Suites | Dec 10, 2012 | 6 violations | $21,662 | 4 | 0 |
| Diamond D General Engineering | Jul 19, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Waffles | Jul 9, 2012 | 2 violations | $54 | 1 | 0 |
| AMF Woodhaven Lanes | Mar 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Burrito and Taqueria | Mar 5, 2012 | 2 violations | $52 | 1 | 0 |
| Cricket Pools Andy Gagnon Landscapes, Inc. | Feb 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Feb 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target Distribution Center | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MPS, Inc. Miller Paneling Specialties, Inc. | Aug 1, 2011 | 3 violations | $4,193 | 2 | 0 |
| Broward Builders, Inc. | Apr 29, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ceja-Reyes, Inc. | Jan 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc | Jan 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YES! Yolo Employment Services, Inc. | Apr 17, 2010 | 27 violations | $15,087 | 26 | 0 |
| Roberts Arco | Oct 9, 2009 | 2 violations | $2,068 | 2 | 0 |
| Yolo Employment Services | May 15, 2008 | 3 violations | $1,241 | 3 | 0 |
| Woodland Healthcare | Oct 3, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop | Jun 8, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woodland, City of ; Police Department | Sep 11, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YES! Yolo Employment Services | Apr 25, 2006 | 31 violations | $1,885 | 31 | 0 |
| Paulsen Brothers | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pallet Masters LLC | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Woodland
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Trucking & Logistics | 1 | $70,590 | 8 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Happy Ranch Program | 1 | $39,988 | 27 | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Eaton Drilling Co., Inc | 1 | $36,326 | 11 | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Alderson Convalescent Hospital | 2 | $35,578 | 108 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Quality Inn & Suites | 1 | $23,357 | 3 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Hamptom Inn and Suites | 1 | $21,662 | 4 | Dec 10, 2012 |
| YES! | 3 | $18,950 | 82 | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Ceja-Reyes, Inc. | 3 | $11,732 | 38 | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Miller Paneling Specialties | 1 | $11,356 | 11 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| MPS, Inc. | 1 | $4,193 | 2 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Dickeys BBQ | 1 | $3,424 | 7 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Roberts Arco | 1 | $2,068 | 2 | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Yolo Employment Services | 2 | $1,554 | 5 | May 16, 2018 |
| Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton | 1 | $466 | 1 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Country Waffles | 1 | $54 | 1 | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Super Burrito and Taqueria | 1 | $52 | 1 | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Woodland, City of ; Police Department | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Rose Valley Group | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Y. Aoki, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Pallet Masters LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | not stated |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | $7,725 | 15 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | $39,750 | 18 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | $313 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | $37,157 | 40 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $1,895 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 | $110,578 | 35 |
| 2013 | 5 | 3 | $37,690 | 130 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | $21,768 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | $4,193 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $15,087 | 26 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $2,068 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $1,241 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $1,885 | 31 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Woodland
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Woodland 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.