Wage and hour cases in Arroyo Grande at a glance
Employers in Arroyo Grande account for 20 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 14 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $85,160 in back wages to 99 workers, and $15,062 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 Accommodation and Food Services ($38,905), Manufacturing ($38,868), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($4,584).
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20 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Mar Unified School District Lopez High | Sep 30, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papich Construction Company | Jun 15, 2020 | 10 violations | $2,803 | 4 | 0 |
| Talley Farms | Jul 11, 2019 | 27 violations | $4,269 | 24 | $7,417 |
| Baja Fresh | May 17, 2017 | 4 violations | $12,244 | 2 | 0 |
| Floor Connection, Inc. | Oct 20, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Onsite-Cat Onsite Claims & Appraisal Technologies, Inc. | Apr 14, 2014 | 131 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burrito Loco La Mesa | Apr 30, 2013 | 11 violations | $17,880 | 10 | 0 |
| Alphy's Broiler Alphy's Broiler Brothers LP | Aug 23, 2012 | 15 violations | $8,781 | 14 | 0 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | Aug 5, 2010 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| Vanguard Construction, Inc. | Jun 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ikeda Bros. | Mar 23, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | Mar 18, 2008 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Dohi Farms | Sep 4, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | Jul 27, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Castaneda & Sons, Inc. | Jun 7, 2007 | 20 violations | $315 | 9 | $3,475 |
| Arroyo Fresh, Inc | Jun 7, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| On Site On Site Claims & Appraisal Technologies Inc. | Apr 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock n Dog Forces Beyond Control, LLC | Apr 15, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,420 |
| World Wide Originals | Nov 25, 2005 | 36 violations | $38,868 | 36 | 0 |
| Floor Connection, Inc. | Aug 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Arroyo Grande
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Wide Originals | 1 | $38,868 | 36 | Nov 25, 2005 |
| Burrito Loco La Mesa | 1 | $17,880 | 10 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Baja Fresh | 1 | $12,244 | 2 | May 17, 2017 |
| Alphy's Broiler | 1 | $8,781 | 14 | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Talley Farms | 1 | $4,269 | 24 | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Papich Construction Company | 1 | $2,803 | 4 | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Castaneda & Sons, Inc. | 1 | $315 | 9 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Y. Hayashi & Sons | 3 | $0 | 0 | Aug 5, 2010 |
| On Site | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Floor Connection, Inc. | 2 | $0 | 0 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Ikeda Bros. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 23, 2008 |
| Lucia Mar Unified School District Lopez High | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Arroyo Fresh, Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Rock n Dog | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| Dohi Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Onsite-Cat | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Vanguard Construction, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 10, 2010 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | $2,803 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $4,269 | 24 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $12,244 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $17,880 | 10 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $8,781 | 14 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 5 | $315 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $38,868 | 36 |
Your rights in Arroyo Grande
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Arroyo Grande 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. 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.