Wage and hour cases in Riverside County at a glance
Employers in Riverside County account for 1,334 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 903 of which found violations (68%). Employers agreed to pay $21,716,702 in back wages to 15,012 workers, and $2,672,460 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 18 cases closed with $942,260 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($6,608,341), Health Care and Social Assistance ($4,647,174), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($3,053,849).
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Leading Edge Restaurants California, LLC | Blythe | Jul 8, 2015 | 2 violations | $2,476 | 1 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels AP Franchise Group, LLC. | Cabazon | Jul 8, 2015 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $24,800 |
| CFIC Planet Youth Effective Living Center, Inc. | Lake Elsinore | Jul 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & D Laser Screed, Inc. | Lake Elsinore | Jul 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blythe Golf Course BNB Golf Management, Inc. | Blythe | Jul 7, 2015 | 3 violations | $8,365 | 2 | 0 |
| Popeyes PFFC of Blythe, Inc. | Blythe | Jul 7, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PARS Surgery | Blythe | Jul 6, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mallett and Sons Trucking Company | Blythe | Jul 6, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kmart Sears Holding Corporation | Blythe | Jul 6, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,650 |
| Stadium Pizza | Temecula | Jul 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,550 |
| Blaze Pizza AP Franchise Group, LLC | Cabazon | Jul 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi's Only Stores, Inc. | Cabazon | Jul 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desert Springs Tile Carpet Blinds | Palm Desert | Jun 30, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Cathedral City | Jun 30, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palm Desert Aquatic Center | Palm Desert | Jun 30, 2015 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,300 |
| Gerada Home Care Gerada Home Care I, Inc. | Cathedral City | Jun 30, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Locate Ball Bearings | Palm Desert | Jun 29, 2015 | 3 violations | $6,866 | 2 | 0 |
| Merit Moving Systems | Temecula | Jun 29, 2015 | 3 violations | $583 | 2 | 0 |
| Eddies Smog | Desert Hot Springs | Jun 29, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's | Temecula | Jun 26, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Vineyards, Inc. | Coachella | Jun 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Unlimited | Coachella | Jun 9, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $75 |
| Desert Cypress Senior Care | Cathedral City | May 30, 2015 | 4 violations | $4,267 | 2 | 0 |
| Desert Bluegrass Elder Care | Cathedral City | May 24, 2015 | 5 violations | $12,452 | 2 | 0 |
| Desert Cypress Elder Care | Cathedral City | May 24, 2015 | 3 violations | $5,520 | 2 | 0 |
| Desert Harvest Inc. | Coachella | May 24, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $25 |
| Blair Ranch | Coachella | May 23, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prime Time International | Coachella | May 20, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $50 |
| Schamber Electric, Inc. Schamber Electric & Sons, Inc. | Corona | May 19, 2015 | 160 violations | $160,906 | 158 | 0 |
| Tudor Ranch, Inc. (AGER) | Mecca | May 19, 2015 | 56 violations | $1,413 | 52 | $5,425 |
| Renteria Farm Labor Services LLC | Indio | May 19, 2015 | 21 violations | $419 | 17 | $1,800 |
| Mesquite Enterprises, LLC | Thermal | May 19, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $25 |
| Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. | Mecca | May 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vista Santa Rosa Contracting | Thermal | May 18, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $75 |
| America's Tire Co Southern California Discount Tire Co., Inc. | Murrieta | May 17, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regal Edwards Theatre | Temecula | May 17, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NP Mechanical, Inc. | Corona | May 13, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor's Grove Service | Temecula | May 10, 2015 | 9 violations | $332 | 5 | 0 |
| U.S. Security Associates | Corona | May 7, 2015 | 2 violations repeat | $500 | 1 | 0 |
| California Premier Services, Inc. | Corona | May 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City of Hemet | Hemet | Apr 29, 2015 | 2 violations | $4,378 | 1 | 0 |
| Happy Mom Post Natal Care Services | Mira Loma | Apr 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banning Tobacco | Banning | Apr 10, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corona College Heights Orange and Lemon Assoc | Riverside | Apr 8, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $75 |
| Mota's Floorcovering Inc. | Riverside | Mar 30, 2015 | 128 violations repeat | $229,358 | 127 | $47,498 |
| West Coast Drywall & Paint | Riverside | Mar 25, 2015 | 992 violations repeat | $440,645 | 991 | $545,050 |
| Bella Casa Bella Casa RCFE, Inc. | La Quinta | Mar 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Mateo County HSA Children & Family Ser. | Belmont | Mar 11, 2015 | 128 violations | $1,762,176 | 125 | 0 |
| S.C. Coatings Corporation | Murrieta | Mar 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Standard Drywall Inc. | Corona | Mar 5, 2015 | 6 violations repeat | $2,350 | 6 | $1,320 |
| The Morning Star Company | Cathedral City | Mar 4, 2015 | 7 violations | $7,230 | 7 | 0 |
| Color Spot Nurseries, Inc. | Temecula | Feb 18, 2015 | 2 violations | $7,407 | 1 | 0 |
| Hibachi Supreme Buffett | Moreno Valley | Feb 14, 2015 | 13 violations | $22,548 | 7 | 0 |
| United Natural Foods Inc | Moreno Valley | Feb 14, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Macias Llames Inc/ USPS | Corona | Feb 10, 2015 | 17 violations | $204,812 | 12 | 0 |
| Monterey Peninsula II LLC | Corona | Feb 3, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faith, Hope and Love Assisted Living, Inc. | Riverside | Feb 2, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faith, Hope and Love Assisted Living, Inc. | Riverside | Feb 2, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faith, Hope and Love Assisted Living, Inc. | Riverside | Feb 2, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SimonMed Imaging, Inc. SimonMed Imaging, A Professional Corporation | Riverside | Jan 27, 2015 | 2 violations repeat | $5,695 | 1 | $308 |
| United States Postal Service | Palm Desert | Jan 27, 2015 | 1 violation | $431 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodriguez Labor Services | Thermal | Jan 24, 2015 | 13 violations | $72 | 2 | $1,525 |
| Jackalope Ranch Restaurant | Indio | Jan 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun World Sun World International, LLC | Coachella | Jan 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sea View Sea View Packing Inc. | Coachella | Jan 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lafayette Home Care | Murrieta | Jan 17, 2015 | 4 violations | $5,418 | 2 | 0 |
| Lafayette Home Care | Murrieta | Jan 17, 2015 | 3 violations | $3,190 | 1 | 0 |
| Lafayette Home Care | Murrieta | Jan 17, 2015 | 4 violations | $2,471 | 2 | 0 |
| Lafayette Home Care, DBA Spring Meadow Home | Murrieta | Jan 17, 2015 | 4 violations | $2,362 | 2 | 0 |
| Laffayette Home Care | Murrieta | Jan 17, 2015 | 4 violations | $827 | 2 | 0 |
| El Espinal El Espinal FLC, LLC | Corona | Jan 15, 2015 | 409 violations repeat | $22,953 | 199 | $60,470 |
| RBI Packing LLC | Thermal | Jan 15, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $75 |
| CJ Suppression | Corona | Jan 14, 2015 | 4 violations | $2,443 | 2 | 0 |
| Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. | Mecca | Jan 14, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $150 |
| Citrus Valley Management Services, Inc. | Corona | Jan 9, 2015 | 6 violations repeat | $18,569 | 5 | $2,200 |
| Vandelon Home Care | Hemet | Dec 28, 2014 | 9 violations | $29,956 | 5 | 0 |
| Vandelon Home Care Inc I | Hemet | Dec 28, 2014 | 4 violations | $11,072 | 2 | 0 |
| Vandelon Home Care Inc II | Hemet | Dec 28, 2014 | 4 violations | $6,812 | 2 | 0 |
| Blue Marble Construction | Thermal | Dec 20, 2014 | 24 violations | $113,421 | 12 | 0 |
| Adame Landscape | Murrieta | Dec 9, 2014 | 142 violations repeat | $58,682 | 120 | 0 |
| Loving Care Assisted Living III Loving Care Assisted Living Facility LLC | Indio | Nov 29, 2014 | 33 violations | $5,864 | 32 | 0 |
| Loving Care Assisted Living | Palm Springs | Nov 29, 2014 | 9 violations | $1,522 | 7 | 0 |
| Loving Care Assisted Living ll | Palm Springs | Nov 29, 2014 | 5 violations | $677 | 4 | 0 |
| Planet Fitness | Moreno Valley | Nov 21, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MKI Enterprise Group Inc. dba Steelcraft | Corona | Nov 19, 2014 | 19 violations | $17,698 | 18 | 0 |
| Arco AMPM Brawley Corner Petroleum Inc. | Indio | Nov 17, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Stop Auto Shop | San Jacinto | Nov 13, 2014 | 3 violations | $3,611 | 2 | 0 |
| Pacific Painting, Inc. | Mira Loma | Nov 7, 2014 | 95 violations repeat | $65,885 | 94 | $35,156 |
| Ralphs Distribution Center-Riverside | Riverside | Oct 28, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.C. Coatings Corporation | Murrieta | Oct 22, 2014 | 2 violations | $304 | 2 | 0 |
| S.C. Coatings Corporation | Murrieta | Oct 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.C. Coatings Corporation | Murrieta | Oct 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emperor Buffet Emperor Buffet Corporation | Rancho Mirage | Oct 19, 2014 | 92 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farooq Cell Phone and Accessories | Riverside | Oct 11, 2014 | 3 violations | $1,051 | 2 | 0 |
| Hibachi Grill & Super Buffet | San Jacinto | Oct 4, 2014 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hibachi City Buffet | Palm Desert | Oct 2, 2014 | 83 violations repeat | $90,000 | 40 | $38,335 |
| 4G Wireless | Riverside | Sep 30, 2014 | 22 violations | $3,548 | 16 | 0 |
| Sun Delivery LLC | Mira Loma | Sep 9, 2014 | 2 violations repeat | $1,920 | 1 | $220 |
| Redhawk Hand Car Wash | Temecula | Sep 9, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sakura Buffet | Corona | Aug 26, 2014 | 3 violations | $4,984 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Riverside County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County HSA Children & Family Ser. | 1 | $1,762,176 | 125 | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Executive Plumbing, Heating and Air | 1 | $900,000 | 1,035 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Team West Contracting Corporation | 1 | $876,936 | 28 | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Arizona Pipeline | 1 | $749,862 | 740 | Nov 23, 2009 |
| VNA California | 1 | $636,425 | 99 | Oct 8, 2015 |
| Moderno-Miramar | 1 | $625,280 | 14 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Carolina Trail Golf Partners, Inc. | 1 | $494,319 | 466 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| TKB Bakery & Deli | 1 | $476,228 | 136 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| West Coast Drywall & Paint | 4 | $450,443 | 1,093 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| King Construction | 1 | $348,243 | 29 | Dec 18, 2011 |
| Zavala Tent & Event Support | 2 | $334,739 | 11 | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Solutions Group International | 1 | $333,451 | 70 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| PRMG | 1 | $310,017 | 70 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Pride Electric | 1 | $287,138 | 153 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| California Ice Company | 1 | $268,955 | 42 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Mr. You Express Chinese Food | 1 | $243,234 | 12 | May 3, 2025 |
| Tomlinson Community Care Home | 1 | $240,345 | 16 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Mota's Floorcovering Inc. | 1 | $229,358 | 127 | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Liberty Towing Inc | 1 | $218,984 | 32 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Stronghold Engineering, Inc. | 4 | $206,686 | 65 | Feb 16, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | $304,656 | 74 |
| 2025 | 30 | 26 | $1,481,245 | 921 |
| 2024 | 43 | 29 | $1,127,342 | 272 |
| 2023 | 35 | 33 | $931,914 | 351 |
| 2022 | 31 | 22 | $307,329 | 197 |
| 2021 | 35 | 28 | $1,058,947 | 105 |
| 2020 | 79 | 51 | $400,032 | 318 |
| 2019 | 52 | 41 | $296,518 | 503 |
| 2018 | 50 | 39 | $456,124 | 330 |
| 2017 | 47 | 38 | $326,025 | 306 |
| 2016 | 49 | 45 | $403,603 | 527 |
| 2015 | 112 | 70 | $4,018,698 | 2,164 |
| 2014 | 86 | 56 | $1,022,812 | 921 |
| 2013 | 73 | 47 | $2,174,155 | 1,047 |
| 2012 | 101 | 63 | $982,246 | 1,413 |
| 2011 | 69 | 47 | $983,655 | 412 |
| 2010 | 50 | 27 | $352,306 | 189 |
| 2009 | 49 | 28 | $902,809 | 942 |
| 2008 | 65 | 38 | $509,166 | 372 |
| 2007 | 58 | 32 | $474,456 | 499 |
| 2006 | 68 | 52 | $906,719 | 981 |
| 2005 | 69 | 38 | $1,407,870 | 1,405 |
| 2004 | 48 | 31 | $555,869 | 621 |
Cities in Riverside County with cases
- Riverside286 cases, $5,906,702
- Corona168 cases, $4,737,302
- Belmont11 cases, $1,884,585
- Murrieta62 cases, $1,189,653
- Temecula97 cases, $856,377
- Indio58 cases, $781,565
- Moreno Valley60 cases, $767,502
- Mira Loma27 cases, $755,237
- La Quinta17 cases, $586,660
- Lake Elsinore29 cases, $506,191
- Palm Desert55 cases, $455,038
- Perris42 cases, $391,381
- Mecca20 cases, $339,881
- Hemet55 cases, $330,695
- Jurupa Valley9 cases, $270,194
- Norco25 cases, $264,438
- Cathedral City19 cases, $215,068
- Menifee15 cases, $203,240
- Palm Springs50 cases, $148,749
- Sun City4 cases, $141,362
- San Jacinto14 cases, $139,250
- Thermal52 cases, $136,202
- Desert Hot Springs12 cases, $122,885
- Banning12 cases, $110,765
- Rancho Mirage11 cases, $110,288
- Winchester7 cases, $107,805
- Blythe14 cases, $103,404
- Coachella88 cases, $74,202
- Thousand Palms7 cases, $64,279
- Lakeview1 cases, $11,769
- Eastvale1 cases, $4,033
- Nuevo1 cases, $0
- Cabazon5 cases, $0
Your rights in Riverside County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Riverside 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 Riverside 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.