Wage and hour cases in Lassen County at a glance
Employers in Lassen County account for 7 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (57%). Employers agreed to pay $345,017 in back wages to 365 workers, and $569,650 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($289,253), Construction ($55,764), ($0).
All cases, newest first
7 cases.
| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | Susanville | Oct 23, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Corrections - High Desert | Susanville | Jan 18, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | Susanville | Nov 5, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concrete Unlimited | Susanville | Nov 13, 2010 | 11 violations | $55,764 | 4 | 0 |
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | Susanville | Jun 9, 2010 | 39 violations | $1,453 | 30 | $17,700 |
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | Susanville | Oct 27, 2006 | 2,667 violations | $287,800 | 331 | $551,950 |
| Lassen Municipal Utility District | Susanville | Aug 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Lassen County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | 4 | $289,253 | 361 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Concrete Unlimited | 1 | $55,764 | 4 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| California, State of | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Lassen Municipal Utility District | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 12, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $57,217 | 34 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $287,800 | 331 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Cities in Lassen County with cases
- Susanville7 cases, $345,017
Your rights in Lassen County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lassen 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 Lassen 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.