Wage and hour cases in Fowler at a glance
Employers in Fowler account for 17 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 15 of which found violations (88%). Employers agreed to pay $16,196 in back wages to 119 workers, and $14,315 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 ($9,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($3,322), Health Care and Social Assistance ($2,368).
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17 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. | Aug 23, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denny's | Jul 18, 2018 | 57 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimenez, Irineo M Molina Farm Management, Inc. | Aug 1, 2014 | 67 violations | $1,790 | 61 | $1,325 |
| Alice Manor Convalescent Hospital | Jan 8, 2014 | 7 violations | $2,368 | 7 | 0 |
| Petersen Farms (AgEr) | Sep 10, 2012 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $550 |
| National Raisin Company | Sep 8, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $800 |
| Boghosian Raisin Packing Co., Inc (AgEr) | Jan 11, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $550 |
| Empire Transport | Nov 5, 2011 | 2 violations | $589 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper Ag Services | May 29, 2011 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,150 |
| La Quinta Inns & Suites | Apr 30, 2011 | 32 violations | $3,041 | 31 | 0 |
| Tim & Denise's Pizza Factory | Jul 15, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,700 |
| Parnagian, Grant S. | Jun 21, 2008 | 21 violations | $1,532 | 11 | $3,125 |
| Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. | May 31, 2008 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Mart Supermarket | Feb 3, 2008 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,795 |
| Restaurant & Taqueria El Mexicano | Jul 26, 2005 | 10 violations | $6,876 | 8 | 0 |
| Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. | Feb 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim & Denise's Pizza Factory | May 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,320 |
Largest back-wage records in Fowler
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant & Taqueria El Mexicano | 1 | $6,876 | 8 | Jul 26, 2005 |
| La Quinta Inns & Suites | 1 | $3,041 | 31 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Alice Manor Convalescent Hospital | 1 | $2,368 | 7 | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Jimenez, Irineo M | 1 | $1,790 | 61 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| Parnagian, Grant S. | 1 | $1,532 | 11 | Jun 21, 2008 |
| Empire Transport | 1 | $589 | 1 | Nov 5, 2011 |
| Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. | 3 | $0 | 0 | Aug 23, 2018 |
| National Raisin Company | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 8, 2012 |
| Cooper Ag Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 29, 2011 |
| A Mart Supermarket | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 3, 2008 |
| Tim & Denise's Pizza Factory | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Boghosian Raisin Packing Co., Inc (AgEr) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Denny's | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Petersen Farms (AgEr) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 10, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $4,158 | 68 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | $3,630 | 32 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | $1,532 | 11 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $6,876 | 8 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Fowler
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Fowler 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.