Wage and hour cases in Chowchilla at a glance
Employers in Chowchilla account for 13 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 12 of which found violations (92%). Employers agreed to pay $31,697 in back wages to 51 workers, and $6,575 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 ($26,190), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($5,428), Accommodation and Food Services ($79).
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13 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria S. Guerrero FLC | Feb 23, 2014 | 23 violations | $2,980 | 13 | $2,050 |
| Agriland Farming Company, Inc. (AgEr) | Nov 10, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reyes, Eduardo (FLC) | Jun 9, 2013 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $525 |
| Seaman Nurseries, Inc. | Mar 31, 2013 | 41 violations | $2,448 | 20 | $1,800 |
| Triple S Farms | Mar 31, 2013 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Seaman Farm Management, Inc. | Oct 11, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriland Farming Company, Inc. (AgEr) | Aug 12, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Harris Farms (AgEr) | Aug 7, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| California, State of Department of Corrections - Valley State | Jun 27, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pioneer Market | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farnesi's Steakhouse | Dec 19, 2007 | 1 violation | $79 | 1 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Corrections - Valley State | Nov 1, 2004 | 8 violations | $15,503 | 7 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Corrections - Valley State | Nov 1, 2004 | 11 violations | $10,687 | 10 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Chowchilla
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California, State of | 3 | $26,190 | 17 | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Maria S. Guerrero FLC | 1 | $2,980 | 13 | Feb 23, 2014 |
| Seaman Nurseries, Inc. | 1 | $2,448 | 20 | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Farnesi's Steakhouse | 1 | $79 | 1 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Pioneer Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Triple S Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Agriland Farming Company, Inc. (AgEr) | 2 | $0 | 0 | Nov 10, 2013 |
| Harris Farms (AgEr) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Reyes, Eduardo (FLC) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Seaman Farm Management, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 11, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $2,980 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | $2,448 | 20 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $79 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $26,190 | 17 |
Your rights in Chowchilla
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Chowchilla 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.