Wage and hour cases in Coalinga at a glance
Employers in Coalinga account for 14 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 11 of which found violations (79%). Employers agreed to pay $23,139 in back wages to 30 workers, and $57,487 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 ($15,540), Retail Trade ($5,873), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($1,726).
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14 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taqueria Gonzalez | Jan 8, 2023 | 12 violations | $15,540 | 5 | $637 |
| California, State of Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga | Oct 30, 2018 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sequoia Packing | Jul 1, 2015 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $45,900 |
| Sinai Farms | Dec 7, 2013 | 2 violations | $36 | 1 | 0 |
| Sequoia Packing | Jun 30, 2013 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,100 |
| Double D Farms | Jun 23, 2013 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Sinai Farm Management Incorporated | Oct 30, 2012 | 21 violations | $1,690 | 13 | $6,450 |
| JSA Farms (AgEr) | Apr 29, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $800 |
| California, State of Department of Mental Health - Coalinga | Aug 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Mental Health - Coalinga | Nov 23, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California, State of Department of Mental Health - Coalinga | Nov 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayne Travel Center | Mar 24, 2009 | 13 violations | $5,873 | 11 | 0 |
| Harris Farms (AgEr) | Mar 11, 2009 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sequoia Packing | Jul 10, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
Largest back-wage records in Coalinga
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taqueria Gonzalez | 1 | $15,540 | 5 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Jayne Travel Center | 1 | $5,873 | 11 | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Sinai Farm Management Incorporated | 1 | $1,690 | 13 | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Sinai Farms | 1 | $36 | 1 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| Double D Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 23, 2013 |
| California, State of | 4 | $0 | 0 | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Sequoia Packing | 3 | $0 | 0 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| JSA Farms (AgEr) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 29, 2012 |
| Harris Farms (AgEr) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 11, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $15,540 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $36 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $1,690 | 13 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | $5,873 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Coalinga
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Coalinga 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.