2026 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2026 so far: 102 cases, 102 with violations found, $3,403,298 in back wages agreed for 1,163 workers, $927,204 in penalties.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2026
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | 1 | $427,532 | 508 |
| Mydor's Open Guest Home, Inc. | 1 | $393,917 | 14 |
| RMC Residential Care Home, LLC | 1 | $391,180 | 33 |
| Sierra Pines Guest Home | 1 | $196,532 | 12 |
| Arcadia Family Care | 1 | $182,999 | 5 |
| Rose Manor | 1 | $166,349 | 4 |
| Golden Horizon Senior Care | 1 | $116,456 | 4 |
| Platinum Finishing Systems | 1 | $114,533 | 27 |
| Pho Dakao | 1 | $112,230 | 6 |
| El Tarasco Restaurant | 1 | $106,150 | 42 |
| Villa Care Home I | 1 | $96,016 | 3 |
| Vastek Inc. | 1 | $84,431 | 1 |
| Sunrise Terrace RCFE | 1 | $81,217 | 4 |
| JSD Production, Inc. | 1 | $68,636 | 20 |
| Victoria Pub And Grill | 1 | $68,280 | 9 |
| J. Dream Fashion Inc. | 1 | $66,858 | 18 |
| Five Star Retirement Group Corporation | 1 | $61,741 | 0 |
| AW FASHION, INC. | 1 | $60,638 | 15 |
| Amentum Services Inc | 1 | $53,778 | 45 |
| Siteline | 1 | $49,136 | 13 |
| Mao Foods | 1 | $46,840 | 4 |
| Vegas Seafood Buffet | 1 | $44,027 | 54 |
| Silver Living Home Care LLC | 1 | $36,324 | 3 |
| LifeTouch The Elegant Living Residential Home Care | 1 | $32,215 | 1 |
| Mary's Chateau | 1 | $26,610 | 5 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33 | $1,868,909 | 143 |
| Construction | 8 | $486,999 | 580 |
| Manufacturing | 12 | $390,514 | 103 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13 | $366,341 | 159 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | $162,980 | 49 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 2 | $52,372 | 58 |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $24,016 | 11 |
| Educational Services | 1 | $22,124 | 1 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | $12,293 | 1 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 12 | $7,301 | 53 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | $6,882 | 3 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3 | $2,567 | 2 |
| Finance and Insurance | 2 | $0 | 0 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slime Kitchen Franchise Inc | San Diego | Jan 8, 2026 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $55,888 |
| Orange Orchard Home | Rancho Cordova | Jan 7, 2026 | 1 violation repeat | $7,150 | 1 | $704 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases. All years, tracker home.
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.