Wage and hour cases in Nevada County at a glance
Employers in Nevada County account for 32 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 23 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $340,041 in back wages to 220 workers, and $48,245 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 Information ($159,919), Accommodation and Food Services ($62,931), Construction ($57,508).
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32 cases.
| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logger Unlimited | Grass Valley | Dec 20, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mehfil Bistro | Truckee | Jun 5, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loggers Unlimited, Inc. | Grass Valley | Dec 31, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center | Grass Valley | Sep 1, 2020 | 3 violations | $25,049 | 1 | 0 |
| Best Western Gold County Inn | Grass Valley | Mar 19, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bruswick Village | Grass Valley | Aug 12, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Snack, Inc. | Truckee | Aug 6, 2018 | 69 violations | $32,809 | 38 | $43,983 |
| Gold Country Cab & Courier Gold Country Transportation, Inc. | Grass Valley | Feb 28, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flame of India | Truckee | Dec 28, 2017 | 4 violations | $9,483 | 2 | 0 |
| Kelly Brothers Painting | Truckee | Jul 28, 2015 | 54 violations | $55,407 | 53 | 0 |
| Plaza Jalisco Restaurant | Grass Valley | Nov 13, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $12,420 | 3 | 0 |
| Golden Chain Motel | Grass Valley | May 8, 2014 | 1 violation | $670 | 1 | 0 |
| Bills Rotisserie, Ltd. | Truckee | Oct 31, 2013 | 14 violations | $4,904 | 14 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Restaurant | Truckee | Oct 31, 2013 | 17 violations | $2,645 | 16 | 0 |
| Astrenica Consulting | Truckee | Sep 20, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-Brunswick | Grass Valley | Mar 11, 2011 | 10 violations | $4,132 | 10 | 0 |
| Gold Rush Burgers and BBQ | Grass Valley | Mar 10, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-McKnight | Grass Valley | Feb 28, 2011 | 7 violations | $1,383 | 4 | 0 |
| Regency Cleaning Service | Grass Valley | Aug 12, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Century Trading, Inc | Grass Valley | Dec 8, 2009 | 8 violations | $3,230 | 7 | 0 |
| Riebes Auto Parts | Grass Valley | Oct 14, 2009 | 1 violation | $1,523 | 1 | 0 |
| Truckee Donner Public Utility District | Truckee | Apr 3, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tahoe Forrest Hospital Tax District | Truckee | Aug 5, 2008 | 2 violations | $582 | 1 | 0 |
| Truckee Donner Public Utility District | Truckee | Jul 6, 2007 | 37 violations | $28,123 | 29 | 0 |
| Ernie's Van & Storage | Grass Valley | Apr 30, 2007 | 1 violation | $1,176 | 1 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Grass Valley | Dec 25, 2005 | 45 violations | $112,587 | 26 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Grass Valley | Dec 25, 2005 | 11 violations | $35,541 | 7 | 0 |
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | Grass Valley | Dec 25, 2005 | 5 violations | $6,276 | 5 | 0 |
| Doc Gelso Construction Inc. | Truckee | Oct 31, 2005 | 1 violation | $2,101 | 1 | 0 |
| Subway Keith R and Karen Miller | Grass Valley | Jun 21, 2005 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,262 |
| All Power, Inc. | Grass Valley | Aug 12, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Electric Company, Inc. | Grass Valley | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Nevada County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDV Telecommunications, Inc | 3 | $154,404 | 38 | Dec 25, 2005 |
| Kelly Brothers Painting | 1 | $55,407 | 53 | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Euro Snack, Inc. | 1 | $32,809 | 38 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Truckee Donner Public Utility District | 2 | $28,123 | 29 | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center | 1 | $25,049 | 1 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Plaza Jalisco Restaurant | 1 | $12,420 | 3 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Flame of India | 1 | $9,483 | 2 | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Bills Rotisserie, Ltd. | 1 | $4,904 | 14 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-Brunswick | 1 | $4,132 | 10 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Pacific Century Trading, Inc | 1 | $3,230 | 7 | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Cottonwood Restaurant | 1 | $2,645 | 16 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Doc Gelso Construction Inc. | 1 | $2,101 | 1 | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Riebes Auto Parts | 1 | $1,523 | 1 | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Wireless Store-Grass Valley-McKnight | 1 | $1,383 | 4 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Ernie's Van & Storage | 1 | $1,176 | 1 | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Golden Chain Motel | 1 | $670 | 1 | May 8, 2014 |
| Tahoe Forrest Hospital Tax District | 1 | $582 | 1 | Aug 5, 2008 |
| All Power, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 12, 2004 |
| Astrenica Consulting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Mehfil Bistro | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 5, 2024 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | $25,049 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $32,809 | 38 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $9,483 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $55,407 | 53 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $13,090 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $7,549 | 30 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $5,515 | 14 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | $4,753 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $582 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | $29,299 | 30 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | $156,505 | 39 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Cities in Nevada County with cases
- Grass Valley21 cases, $203,987
- Truckee11 cases, $136,054
Your rights in Nevada County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Nevada 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 Nevada 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.