Wage and hour cases in Amador County at a glance
Employers in Amador County account for 9 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (44%). Employers agreed to pay $5,339 in back wages to 6 workers, and $9,350 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 ($5,339), Retail Trade ($0), Wholesale Trade ($0).
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9 cases.
| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Donut | Jackson | May 29, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrah's Northern California | Ione | May 18, 2020 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Jackson Lodge | Jackson | Dec 1, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevron Valley Pacific Petroleum Services, Inc. | Ione | Aug 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lowe's Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. | Jackson | Aug 23, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amador Fireside Center | Jackson | May 7, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ione, City of | Ione | Nov 18, 2008 | 6 violations | $5,339 | 6 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Corrections - Mule Creek | Ione | Oct 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MP Associates, Inc. | Ione | Apr 30, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $9,350 |
Largest back-wage records in Amador County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ione, City of | 1 | $5,339 | 6 | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Harrah's Northern California | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 18, 2020 |
| Lowe's | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 23, 2010 |
| California, State of | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 2, 2008 |
| The Jackson Lodge | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Amador Fireside Center | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 7, 2009 |
| MP Associates, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 30, 2006 |
| Star Donut | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 29, 2025 |
| Chevron | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 14, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $5,339 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Cities in Amador County with cases
Your rights in Amador County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Amador County 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. Our Amador County employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.