Wage and hour cases in Exeter at a glance
Employers in Exeter account for 18 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 15 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $38,424 in back wages to 188 workers, and $46,274 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 Construction ($18,808), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($17,572), Public Administration ($2,044).
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18 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esquivel Soto, Antonio | Jan 29, 2023 | 53 violations | $1,767 | 43 | $17,706 |
| Gutierrez, Gabriel Eric | Jan 28, 2023 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,131 |
| Laura Guido FLC | Mar 3, 2018 | 98 violations | $5,843 | 87 | $7,818 |
| Marciano Lopez | Aug 23, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wileman, Bruce D. and Sandra L. | Apr 11, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Award Construction and Roofing | Dec 24, 2015 | 19 violations repeat | $18,808 | 18 | $5,544 |
| Eduardo Soto FLC | Sep 5, 2015 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,100 |
| Sun Pacific Sun Pacific Farming Cooperative, Inc. | Aug 18, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C4 Ranches & AG Services (FLC) | May 30, 2013 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,900 |
| Exeter, City of | Oct 7, 2012 | 3 violations | $2,044 | 2 | 0 |
| Superior Labor Services LLC | May 22, 2012 | 14 violations | $53 | 3 | $1,800 |
| Redding Tree Growers Corporation | Feb 7, 2012 | 16 violations | $3,830 | 15 | 0 |
| Sequoia Enterprises Inc | May 31, 2011 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| The Barn Dillon & Sons, Inc. | Mar 19, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mamma's | Nov 19, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Valley Forestry | Apr 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Valley Forest Services | Jul 8, 2006 | 64 violations | $6,079 | 20 | $925 |
| Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association | Mar 20, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Exeter
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Construction and Roofing | 1 | $18,808 | 18 | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Central Valley Forest Services | 1 | $6,079 | 20 | Jul 8, 2006 |
| Laura Guido FLC | 1 | $5,843 | 87 | Mar 3, 2018 |
| Redding Tree Growers Corporation | 1 | $3,830 | 15 | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Exeter, City of | 1 | $2,044 | 2 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| Esquivel Soto, Antonio | 1 | $1,767 | 43 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Superior Labor Services LLC | 1 | $53 | 3 | May 22, 2012 |
| The Barn | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 19, 2010 |
| C4 Ranches & AG Services (FLC) | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 30, 2013 |
| Marciano Lopez | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Eduardo Soto FLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 5, 2015 |
| Mamma's | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 19, 2008 |
| Gutierrez, Gabriel Eric | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 20, 2006 |
| Wileman, Bruce D. and Sandra L. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Sequoia Enterprises Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 31, 2011 |
| Sun Pacific | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Central Valley Forestry | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 27, 2007 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $1,767 | 43 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $5,843 | 87 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | $18,808 | 18 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $5,927 | 20 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $6,079 | 20 |
Your rights in Exeter
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Exeter 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.