San Diego Caregivers Awarded $2 Million in Unpaid Wages Amidst Enforcement Challenges
In San Diego, at least seven caregivers, primarily of Filipino descent, have been awarded a total of $2 million in unpaid wages, including penalties and interest, by the state Labor Commissioner. These judgments against Wealthplus Management Group, LLC, and its…
San Diego, CA, August 6, 2026 —
At least seven caregivers in San Diego, predominantly of Filipino descent, have been awarded a combined total of $2 million in unpaid wages. The state Labor Commissioner’s office issued these judgments, which include penalties and interest, against Wealthplus Management Group, LLC, and its founder, Xiaoqing “Leslie” Wang.
The wage theft incidents occurred between 2019 and 2022 at various elder care homes licensed under Wealthplus Management Group. The legal actions followed claims by the caregivers that they were not paid for their work.
Despite the significant judgments, many of the affected workers have not yet received substantial payment. The delays are attributed to lengthy administrative backlogs within the system. Additionally, some employers are alleged to be employing tactics to evade payment, including the use of complex corporate structures.
The San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement is actively involved in the process of collecting these awarded wages. However, officials acknowledge that the collection process is slow and presents significant challenges.
The case highlights ongoing issues with wage enforcement in the caregiving sector, where workers, often from vulnerable populations, may face difficulties in recovering owed compensation even after legal judgments are issued.
Story summarized from the original created by Greg Moran and Jenna Ramiscal on www.kpbs.org, see more information here.
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