City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Gustine Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Gustine since 2004: 4 cases, $6,266 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Gustine at a glance

Employers in Gustine account for 4 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (100%). Employers agreed to pay $6,266 in back wages to 3 workers, and $1,145 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 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($3,168), Wholesale Trade ($2,235), Accommodation and Food Services ($863).

All cases, newest first

4 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Aliberto's Jr. Fresh Mexican FoodMar 21, 20213 violations repeat$8631$581
Mid Valley Recycling - GustineMar 25, 20193 violations repeat$2,2351$564
Denny'sJul 18, 201822 violations000
Arnaudo Brothers, Inc.Dec 13, 20114 violations$3,16810

Largest back-wage records in Gustine

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Arnaudo Brothers, Inc.1$3,1681Dec 13, 2011
Mid Valley Recycling - Gustine1$2,2351Mar 25, 2019
Aliberto's Jr. Fresh Mexican Food1$8631Mar 21, 2021
Denny's1$00Jul 18, 2018

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202111$8631
201911$2,2351
201811$00
201111$3,1681

Your rights in Gustine

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Gustine 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.

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