Wage and hour cases in Yreka at a glance
Employers in Yreka account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 6 of which found violations (60%). Employers agreed to pay $162,783 in back wages to 184 workers, and $5,245 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 ($116,921), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($45,862), Wholesale Trade ($0).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yreka Truck Stop | Feb 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yreka Transfer Recycling | May 15, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casa Ramos Restaurant | May 30, 2017 | 10 violations | $116,921 | 9 | 0 |
| RCO Reforesting | Aug 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCO Reforesting | Aug 5, 2014 | 4 violations | $988 | 1 | $660 |
| RCO Reforesting | Aug 5, 2013 | 214 violations | $11,973 | 68 | $1,375 |
| RCO Reforesting | Aug 5, 2013 | 102 violations | $5,062 | 41 | $1,100 |
| RCO Reforesting | Sep 15, 2007 | 92 violations repeat | $13,191 | 45 | $660 |
| RCO Reforesting | Jul 11, 2006 | 68 violations | $14,648 | 20 | $1,450 |
| Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Yreka
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Ramos Restaurant | 1 | $116,921 | 9 | May 30, 2017 |
| RCO Reforesting | 6 | $45,862 | 175 | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Yreka Truck Stop | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Yreka Transfer Recycling | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 15, 2018 |
| Wal-Mart | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2006 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $116,921 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $988 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $17,035 | 109 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $13,191 | 45 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $14,648 | 20 |
Your rights in Yreka
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Yreka 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.