County record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Contra Costa County Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Contra Costa County since 2004: 745 cases, $14,543,521 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Contra Costa County at a glance

Employers in Contra Costa County account for 745 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 538 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $14,543,521 in back wages to 10,766 workers, and $671,013 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $6,032 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($2,936,771), Construction ($2,546,510), ($2,378,670).

All cases, newest first

745 cases, page 3 of 8.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Tender Touch Care HomeMartinezJan 1, 20175 violations repeat$7,5654$1,496
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyConcordDec 16, 2016no violations found000
Blue ApronRichmondOct 14, 20169 violations$1,31280
West Contra Costa Unified School DistrictRichmondSep 8, 20163 violations$5,85930
G & S FarmsBrentwoodJul 29, 2016no violations found000
Living Options Inc.BrentwoodJul 15, 20165 violations$19,81930
Hospital Couriers CorporationSan PabloJul 2, 20161 violation$89210
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Doug Linda #275/Harmon Management
PittsburgJun 21, 20161 violation000
Summerfield HomesAntiochJun 18, 20169 violations$21,14650
Rose's Garden Adult ResidentialAntiochJun 2, 2016no violations found000
Lee Family Care HomeAntiochJun 2, 2016no violations found000
A BETTER CHANCE
California Autism Foundation
PinoleMay 7, 2016no violations found000
Kemet HouseSan PabloApr 30, 20162 violations$1,17510
K Force, Inc- San Ramon LocationSan RamonApr 19, 20163 violations$30,91720
Delta ResidentialOakleyApr 13, 2016no violations found000
Ruby's Residential Care FacilityRichmondApr 13, 2016no violations found000
Community Integrated Work Program, Inc.AntiochApr 13, 2016no violations found000
CICADA-BrentwoodBrentwoodApr 7, 2016no violations found000
Zero Waste Solutions, Inc.ConcordApr 4, 20165 violations repeat$18,28310
FRONTLINE ENERGY SERVICES
G2 Intergrated Solutions/FES Investments, Inc
ConcordMar 28, 2016no violations found000
YP Marketing SolutionsConcordMar 24, 2016no violations found000
Universal Building Service
Universal Building Service & Supply Company
RichmondMar 24, 2016no violations found000
East Bay ShuttleWalnut CreekMar 14, 20162 violations000
Milo's Lounge BarConcordMar 9, 20161 violation000
Brentwood Surgery Center, LLCBrentwoodFeb 19, 2016no violations found000
MUIR ORTHOPEDICS
MUIR ORTHPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, A MEDICAL GROUP
Walnut CreekFeb 18, 20161 violation$18,68410
Vanda Thai RestaurantWalnut CreekJan 8, 20162 violations$3110
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.San RamonDec 31, 2015532 violations$266,4145310
California, State of
Department of Transportation
MartinezDec 14, 20152 violations$9,56210
Chop Chop Korean BBQPleasant HillDec 12, 201513 violations repeat000
Matsu SushiPleasant HillDec 12, 201512 violations repeat000
Accentcare Inc.
AccentCare of California, Inc.
ConcordDec 1, 2015201 violations$1,45610
Continente RanchOakleyNov 18, 201527 violations$15,824260
CPC Construction
Rowdy Construction INC.
OakleyNov 18, 20151 violation000
Continente NutOakleyNov 10, 20151 violation000
Antioch Express CabAntiochOct 31, 2015no violations found000
Central Contra Costa Transit
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
ConcordOct 20, 20156 violations000
Central Contra Costa Transit
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
ConcordOct 14, 20153 violations000
Aurionpro
Aurionpro Solutions, Inc
San RamonOct 8, 2015no violations found000
Walnut Creek WillowsWalnut CreekSep 11, 201522 violations$39,011200
Scienn Hail Care HomesAntiochSep 1, 20152 violations000
Laylor Care Home for the ElderlyAntiochAug 12, 201512 violations$2,254110
Rekha Murali MD, Inc.PinoleJul 22, 20153 violations$3,30420
Lumpy's DinerBrentwoodJul 1, 2015no violations found000
A & A Care Home I
A & W Business Ventures, Inc.
Walnut CreekJun 15, 2015no violations found000
A & A Care Home II
A & W Business Ventures, Inc.
Walnut CreekJun 15, 2015no violations found000
A & A Care Home III
A & W Business Ventures, Inc
Walnut CreekJun 15, 2015no violations found000
NRM RenovationsMartinezMay 21, 201549 violations$115,678480
NRM (Nathan Robert Moore)ConcordMay 21, 201517 violations$35,559160
TWI West Coast, PittsburgPittsburgApr 29, 20155 violations$1,10730
TWI West Coast, AntiochAntiochApr 29, 20153 violations$55310
60 JanitorialPittsburgApr 17, 2015no violations found000
The Blind Guy
Windows Covering Experts, LLC.
BrentwoodApr 15, 20153 violations$87520
Connie's ICFSan RamonMar 29, 201515 violations$85,359140
St Denis HomeSan RamonMar 29, 20151 violation000
Belrose Care Home IWalnut CreekMar 19, 2015no violations found000
Belrose Care Home IIWalnut CreekMar 19, 2015no violations found000
Belrose Care Home IIIWalnut CreekMar 19, 2015no violations found000
Spyglass Senior VillaBrentwoodMar 18, 20153 violations$14,74720
Spyglass Senior VillaOakleyMar 18, 20153 violations$10,35520
Spyglass Senior VillaOakleyMar 18, 20151 violation000
Qcare Residential FacilityConcordMar 15, 20156 violations$30,51130
Qcare Residential FacilityConcordMar 15, 20157 violations$30,04130
Spyglass Senior VillaBrentwoodMar 15, 20152 violations$2,13910
Qcare Residential FacilityConcordMar 15, 20151 violation000
Vancouver Home LLCConcordMar 4, 2015no violations found000
A BETTER CHANCE
CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION
San PabloFeb 25, 201584 violations$13,449830
Californa Autisitc FoundationSan PabloFeb 20, 2015no violations found000
Tapia Sweeping ServicesBrentwoodFeb 19, 2015no violations found000
State of CA - EDDConcordFeb 7, 2015no violations found000
Granada Care HomePinoleJan 17, 20155 violations repeat$12,16630
CASTLE CREST
CASTLE CREST I, LLC
Walnut CreekJan 15, 2015no violations found000
Bank of the WestSan RamonJan 13, 201515 violations$33,750140
Care R UsWalnut CreekJan 13, 2015no violations found000
Rebekah's PlaceConcordJan 7, 20153 violations$18,25810
Westwood Residential IIPleasant HillJan 7, 20154 violations$15,61220
Westwood Residential CarePittsburgJan 7, 20153 violations$3,03510
Rebekah's Place IIConcordJan 7, 20151 violation000
I-Bar Inc.LafayetteDec 31, 20148 violations$2,68870
BAY AREA DOCTORS INC.PittsburgDec 28, 20143 violations$23,81010
AT&TSan RamonDec 1, 2014no violations found000
The Cleaning AuthorityMartinezDec 1, 2014no violations found000
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.San RamonNov 29, 2014752 violations$507,1387510
Chevron North America Exploration & Prod. CoSan RamonNov 29, 20143 violations$1,51820
Air Tight ConstructionConcordOct 30, 2014no violations found000
Fiore RestaurantConcordOct 27, 201410 violations$6,14280
Grandma and Grandpas
Grandma and Grandpa's Place, Inc.
BrentwoodSep 27, 20147 violations$6,96450
ResCare Homecare ServicesPleasant HillAug 21, 201411 violations repeat$41,519100
WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVING, LLCWalnut CreekAug 16, 201415 violations$33,600130
GLCS CAREHOME IIConcordAug 15, 201425 violations repeat$142,069130
GLCS CARE HOMEConcordAug 15, 20141 violation000
GLCS CARE HOME IIIPleasant HillAug 15, 20141 violation000
ACE CARE HOMEPleasant HillAug 15, 20141 violation000
Bara Infoware, Inc.San RamonJul 15, 201436 violations$403,98200
First Transit, Inc.AntiochJul 1, 20143 violations000
Lake Alhambra Assisted Living CenterAntiochJun 21, 201465 violations repeat$152,50032$34,100
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMartinezJun 15, 20143 violations$4,88620
First Transit, Inc.AntiochJun 1, 201413 violations000
Ramona Care HomePleasant HillApr 26, 20146 violations$8,71250
Camino Ramon Home for SeniorsDanvilleApr 26, 20145 violations$2,54940

Largest back-wage records in Contra Costa County

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
John Muir Health1$2,378,6703,519Jan 22, 2022
NCLN20, Inc.15$1,025,285504Oct 6, 2008
Bara Infoware & Federal Solutions Group1$889,13487Oct 30, 2017
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.2$773,5521,282Dec 31, 2015
Bara Infoware, Inc.11$586,10637May 1, 2019
Subway2$475,000177May 2, 2024
Placement Services1$335,9318Jul 1, 2008
Shell Oil Refinery Martinez1$318,986281Jan 31, 2014
Mountain Mike's Pizza6$280,31430May 31, 2021
J&T Trucking, Inc.1$257,59118Dec 20, 2018
W.T. Cook Construction, Inc.1$209,54146Apr 2, 2006
Lake Alhambra Assisted Living Center1$152,50032Jun 21, 2014
R & N Middleton Residential Care5$144,92129Nov 28, 2013
Longs Drug Stores California, Inc.1$143,88227Oct 19, 2005
J C Mora Trucking1$143,079199Apr 26, 2018
GLCS CAREHOME II1$142,06913Aug 15, 2014
Amazing Home Care1$120,1446May 11, 2021
Paragon Systems, Inc.1$119,020139Mar 25, 2013
NRM Renovations1$115,67848May 21, 2015
IWANACO, Inc.1$113,05728May 31, 2008

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
20251311$90,45274
20241914$81,378103
20232214$627,990320
20221812$2,461,3903,568
20212927$582,746274
20204943$224,87461
20191816$270,130130
20181312$613,284328
20172017$1,162,214893
20162613$118,11826
20155135$761,019791
20144642$1,932,6051,260
20135947$914,840405
20126747$629,955337
20114328$334,707184
20103423$209,473196
20093319$325,666132
20086136$1,834,969611
20075129$367,888297
20062824$516,290404
20052716$257,055124
20041510$154,591102

Cities in Contra Costa County with cases

Your rights in Contra Costa County

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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.

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