Wage and hour cases in Fresno at a glance
Employers in Fresno account for 460 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 351 of which found violations (76%). Employers agreed to pay $3,594,711 in back wages to 4,221 workers, and $655,074 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $61,741 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($1,101,263), Retail Trade ($706,976), Accommodation and Food Services ($551,184).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Dynasty | Feb 7, 2006 | 6 violations | $7,830 | 2 | 0 |
| Hardin Industries Scales/Hardin Public Scales | Jan 19, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wild Electric | Jan 11, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Supplemental Health Care Services, Inc. | Dec 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresno County Office of Education | Nov 30, 2005 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherta Farms, Inc. | Nov 18, 2005 | 9 violations | $192 | 2 | 0 |
| Community Regional Medical Center | Nov 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Queen B Nails & Spa Fresno | Oct 25, 2005 | 3 violations | $763 | 1 | 0 |
| Westco Equities, Inc. | Oct 13, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolte Sheet Metal, Inc. | Sep 16, 2005 | 20 violations | $11,934 | 18 | 0 |
| Javier's Mexican Restaurant | Jul 30, 2005 | 13 violations | $45,752 | 11 | 0 |
| JVD, Inc. | Jul 30, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norco Delivery Service, Inc. | Jul 29, 2005 | 3 violations | $1,055 | 2 | 0 |
| Dermer's Creative Care | Jun 1, 2005 | 11 violations | $610 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Shinkawa Housing | May 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| Ritchie Trucking Service Inc. | May 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White Glove 100% Hand Car Wash | May 10, 2005 | 23 violations | $19,214 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam's Auto Sales | Apr 30, 2005 | 2 violations | $4,077 | 1 | 0 |
| Alondra Gonzalez Farm Corp. | Apr 14, 2005 | 36 violations | $11,200 | 28 | $11,175 |
| Alondra Gonzalez Farm Corp. | Apr 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Better Choice Preschool | Apr 8, 2005 | 68 violations | $60 | 1 | 0 |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center Child Care Center | Apr 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hand In Hand Children's Center LLC | Mar 31, 2005 | 11 violations | $466 | 9 | 0 |
| Cerutti & Sons Transportation Co, Inc. | Mar 31, 2005 | 5 violations | $203 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack & Jill's Educational Center | Mar 28, 2005 | 13 violations | $1,784 | 12 | 0 |
| Consolidated Payroll Systems Inc. | Mar 1, 2005 | 4 violations | $380 | 3 | 0 |
| Express Ta | Feb 28, 2005 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Control Building Services | Feb 16, 2005 | 2 violations | $173 | 1 | 0 |
| Fashion Fair Mall Macerich Fresno Limited Partnership(The Macer | Feb 16, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway | Feb 14, 2005 | 3 violations | $1,183 | 1 | 0 |
| La Ryan Event Center | Feb 1, 2005 | 4 violations | $444 | 2 | $495 |
| Pacifica Pizza Central Valley Pizza, Inc. | Jan 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Joaquin Figs, Inc. | Jan 22, 2005 | 2 violations | $2,175 | 2 | 0 |
| Fresno City College State Center Community College District | Jan 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BMN Building, Inc. | Jan 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nat Feinn & Son A Corp. | Dec 20, 2004 | 6 violations | $385 | 1 | $2,860 |
| ARC Fresno | Nov 30, 2004 | 113 violations | $6,557 | 113 | 0 |
| Rosa Gonzalez FLC | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $400 |
| Baloian Packing Co., Inc. | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungry Howie's Pizza | Oct 27, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Fresno Performing Arts Academy | Sep 30, 2004 | 19 violations | $23,969 | 19 | 0 |
| J & J Oaxaca Farms Inc. | Sep 30, 2004 | 11 violations | $711 | 7 | $1,000 |
| Gonzales, Rosa FLC R.G. Farm Labor Contracting | Sep 5, 2004 | 13 violations | $560 | 6 | $1,300 |
| Kenneth Schmall | Sep 5, 2004 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $563 |
| Di Cicco's Italian Restaurant | Aug 31, 2004 | 7 violations | $1,690 | 7 | 0 |
| Di Cicco's Italian Restaurant | Aug 31, 2004 | 3 violations | $180 | 3 | 0 |
| Fresno Community Hospital Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center | Aug 27, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reitz, Dennis | Jul 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,750 |
| Horch/Rebensdorf Vineyards | Jun 28, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Rebensdorf Housing | Jun 28, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Explore General, Inc. | Apr 29, 2004 | 6 violations | $2,794 | 3 | 0 |
| Aurora Mine Stabilization Project | Dec 13, 2003 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Super Market | Nov 3, 2003 | 3 violations | $190 | 1 | $1,815 |
| Deep Star Farm Labor Contracting | Jan 18, 2003 | 87 violations | $4,818 | 42 | $5,775 |
| Sucilla Farm Labor Contractor | Jan 17, 2003 | 44 violations | $1,379 | 15 | $6,100 |
| AB Agricultural Services | Apr 15, 2000 | 2 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zacky Farms, LLC | Apr 11, 2000 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Valley Ag., Inc. | Aug 31, 1999 | 18 violations | $1,042 | 11 | $31,000 |
| Gap Pacific Distribution Center | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attentive Senior Care | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Fresno
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast N Esy | 2 | $585,824 | 149 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Barrier Specialty Roofing & Coatings | 1 | $278,180 | 85 | May 13, 2013 |
| Empower Solar Inc | 1 | $148,779 | 135 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| M & L Plumbing Co., Inc. | 1 | $113,351 | 39 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Central Valley Environmental | 1 | $109,663 | 251 | Nov 6, 2021 |
| Lins Fusion - Innovative Chinese Cuisine | 1 | $103,159 | 10 | Jul 16, 2016 |
| JD Home Rentals | 1 | $100,976 | 118 | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Carniceria Colima | 1 | $98,024 | 26 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Lincoln Training Center | 1 | $88,311 | 79 | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Cason Trucking | 1 | $83,845 | 6 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| La Notte Refrigeration, Inc. | 1 | $72,947 | 6 | May 11, 2014 |
| Shanghai Chinese Cuisine | 1 | $65,909 | 13 | Apr 30, 2006 |
| J.I. Garcia Construction, Inc. | 4 | $64,167 | 20 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Five Star Retirement Group Corporation | 1 | $61,741 | 0 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| C L Wills, Inc. | 1 | $61,580 | 98 | Apr 17, 2008 |
| Ortiz Morales, Guadalupe (FLC) - KY Farming | 2 | $58,689 | 333 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Ventura Supermarket | 1 | $57,487 | 36 | Jan 10, 2009 |
| Sunrun Installation Services, Inc. | 1 | $53,667 | 445 | May 23, 2015 |
| Javier's Mexican Restaurant | 2 | $45,752 | 11 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Smartway Express, Inc. | 2 | $45,504 | 9 | Apr 8, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $61,741 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 6 | $120,608 | 46 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | $98,322 | 29 |
| 2023 | 13 | 12 | $166,723 | 205 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | $24,744 | 79 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | $604,410 | 406 |
| 2020 | 17 | 13 | $239,554 | 106 |
| 2019 | 19 | 16 | $92,081 | 50 |
| 2018 | 19 | 15 | $244,080 | 172 |
| 2017 | 35 | 18 | $7,046 | 44 |
| 2016 | 23 | 15 | $221,817 | 102 |
| 2015 | 45 | 39 | $306,976 | 799 |
| 2014 | 22 | 16 | $90,343 | 116 |
| 2013 | 31 | 26 | $455,975 | 808 |
| 2012 | 34 | 23 | $71,100 | 80 |
| 2011 | 23 | 16 | $68,785 | 49 |
| 2010 | 19 | 13 | $124,682 | 177 |
| 2009 | 18 | 16 | $125,888 | 120 |
| 2008 | 20 | 19 | $200,211 | 343 |
| 2007 | 13 | 10 | $35,412 | 56 |
| 2006 | 23 | 17 | $88,273 | 76 |
| 2005 | 32 | 23 | $101,665 | 130 |
| 2004 | 16 | 14 | $36,846 | 159 |
Your rights in Fresno
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Fresno 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. Our Fresno employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.