Wage and hour cases in San Luis Obispo County at a glance
Employers in San Luis Obispo County account for 147 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 107 of which found violations (73%). Employers agreed to pay $1,247,759 in back wages to 983 workers, and $159,098 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $81,217 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($646,565), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($147,520), Accommodation and Food Services ($113,686).
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Construction, Inc. | Arroyo Grande | Jun 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camp Roberts Emergency Service | San Miguel | Apr 30, 2010 | 3 violations | $251 | 2 | 0 |
| Veterans of the Land, Inc. | Nipomo | Mar 7, 2010 | 707 violations | $564,659 | 177 | 0 |
| Baby Blades LLC | Paso Robles | Dec 15, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Men's Colony | San Luis Obispo | Nov 1, 2009 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silent Alarm Security | Atascadero | Oct 31, 2009 | 23 violations | $7,530 | 22 | 0 |
| Atascadero State Hospital | Atascadero | Jul 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott O'Keefe DBA Slo Ego | San Luis Obispo | Jan 12, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Classic Cuisine | San Luis Obispo | Oct 14, 2008 | 16 violations | $37,214 | 8 | 0 |
| Sun Buggy Fun Rentals of Pismo | Grover Beach | Aug 18, 2008 | 2 violations | $491 | 1 | 0 |
| Brazil Trucking | San Luis Obispo | Jul 16, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Mens Colony State Prison | San Luis Obispo | May 5, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ikeda Bros. | Arroyo Grande | Mar 23, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | Arroyo Grande | Mar 18, 2008 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Dohi Farms | Arroyo Grande | Sep 4, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | Arroyo Grande | Jul 27, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Castaneda & Sons, Inc. | Arroyo Grande | Jun 7, 2007 | 20 violations | $315 | 9 | $3,475 |
| Arroyo Fresh, Inc | Arroyo Grande | Jun 7, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edna Valley Farming Company, LLC | San Luis Obispo | Jun 7, 2007 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Hernandez | Los Osos | Jun 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Leiva | Los Osos | Jun 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serco Serco Management Services, Inc. | San Luis Obispo | May 4, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| On Site On Site Claims & Appraisal Technologies Inc. | Arroyo Grande | Apr 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock n Dog Forces Beyond Control, LLC | Arroyo Grande | Apr 15, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,420 |
| San Luis Obispo County Organic | Paso Robles | Apr 14, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunset North Carwash | San Luis Obispo | Dec 16, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papich Construction Company | Pismo Beach | Oct 1, 2006 | 9 violations | $1,609 | 9 | 0 |
| Golden State Rain Gutters of Paso Robles | Templeton | Sep 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avila Bay Club and Spa | Avila Beach | Sep 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Hill Mobile | Paso Robles | Jul 31, 2006 | 25 violations | $2,540 | 24 | 0 |
| Habitat Home & Garden | San Luis Obispo | Nov 26, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,653 | 1 | 0 |
| World Wide Originals | Arroyo Grande | Nov 25, 2005 | 36 violations | $38,868 | 36 | 0 |
| Habitat Home & Garden | San Luis Obispo | Nov 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rite Aid Rite Aid Corporation | Atascadero | Oct 22, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Floor Connection, Inc. | Arroyo Grande | Aug 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landmark Construction | San Luis Obispo | Jul 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Coast Fence | Grover Beach | Jan 23, 2005 | 24 violations | $26,807 | 17 | 0 |
| Charter Communications | San Luis Obispo | Dec 11, 2004 | 7 violations repeat | $6,882 | 7 | $1,540 |
| Drake Farms Drake Farm Trucking, Inc. | San Luis Obispo | Dec 5, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pismo Beach Inn | Pismo Beach | Oct 6, 2004 | 2 violations | $875 | 1 | 0 |
| Villa Automotive | San Luis Obispo | Sep 25, 2004 | 7 violations | $3,790 | 5 | $2,640 |
| Atascadero Post Office | Atascadero | Jul 14, 2004 | 1 violation | $109 | 1 | 0 |
| Quest Transportation | San Luis Obispo | Apr 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve's ATV Steve's ATV Services Inc | Grover Beach | Jan 18, 2004 | 27 violations | $14,817 | 21 | $5,060 |
| La Alianza, LP | Nipomo | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 Bahaviral Health | San Luis Obispo | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ingleside Assisted Living | Atascadero | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in San Luis Obispo County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans of the Land, Inc. | 2 | $612,182 | 225 | Jul 22, 2012 |
| Sunrise Terrace RCFE | 1 | $81,217 | 4 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| :16 Inc. | 1 | $40,098 | 62 | Feb 9, 2020 |
| World Wide Originals | 1 | $38,868 | 36 | Nov 25, 2005 |
| Thai Classic Cuisine | 1 | $37,214 | 8 | Oct 14, 2008 |
| SARC, Inc. | 1 | $34,997 | 42 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Santiago Farms, Inc. | 1 | $30,000 | 0 | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Central Coast Fence | 1 | $26,807 | 17 | Jan 23, 2005 |
| La Alianza, LP | 4 | $24,989 | 38 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Manuel Perez Farming | 1 | $23,241 | 9 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Lucky 7 Mini Mart & Gas | 1 | $23,163 | 2 | Oct 19, 2014 |
| NCI Affiliates | 4 | $22,196 | 41 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Susan H. Johnson | 1 | $21,719 | 2 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Quality Inn | 1 | $20,863 | 32 | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Burrito Loco La Mesa | 1 | $17,880 | 10 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Xerex Landscape Maintenance | 1 | $17,508 | 3 | Nov 22, 2021 |
| We Love Berries, LLC | 1 | $17,050 | 108 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| Steve's ATV | 1 | $14,817 | 21 | Jan 18, 2004 |
| CWS Beverage Inc | 1 | $14,654 | 21 | Aug 23, 2015 |
| Baja Fresh | 1 | $12,244 | 2 | May 17, 2017 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $81,217 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 12 | $78,908 | 48 |
| 2020 | 12 | 9 | $71,273 | 126 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 | $26,616 | 141 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $23,241 | 9 |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | $40,349 | 41 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | $2,209 | 22 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | $34,237 | 44 |
| 2014 | 8 | 7 | $35,410 | 16 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | $18,773 | 30 |
| 2012 | 13 | 8 | $93,884 | 102 |
| 2011 | 11 | 9 | $13,916 | 39 |
| 2010 | 7 | 5 | $582,546 | 198 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | $7,530 | 22 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 | $37,705 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 | 7 | $315 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | $4,149 | 33 |
| 2005 | 7 | 4 | $67,328 | 54 |
| 2004 | 7 | 6 | $26,473 | 35 |
Cities in San Luis Obispo County with cases
- Nipomo18 cases, $737,921
- San Luis Obispo32 cases, $167,519
- Arroyo Grande20 cases, $85,160
- Paso Robles38 cases, $80,886
- Pismo Beach6 cases, $65,083
- Grover Beach4 cases, $42,565
- San Miguel6 cases, $24,524
- Morro Bay2 cases, $23,163
- Atascadero12 cases, $15,457
- Cambria1 cases, $5,481
- Templeton5 cases, $0
- Los Osos2 cases, $0
- Avila Beach1 cases, $0
Your rights in San Luis Obispo County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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.