Wage and hour cases in Hanford at a glance
Employers in Hanford account for 34 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 27 of which found violations (79%). Employers agreed to pay $204,944 in back wages to 335 workers, and $47,247 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 Transportation and Warehousing ($75,032), Construction ($50,324), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($46,725).
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34 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford Post Acute | Dec 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | May 8, 2020 | 2 violations | $612 | 1 | 0 |
| City of Hanford | Feb 19, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Fiesta Restaurant Bar | Oct 28, 2018 | 6 violations | $159 | 4 | $654 |
| Advanced Digestive Medical Center | Sep 17, 2018 | 15 violations | $3,805 | 15 | 0 |
| Excelsior Farming | Nov 26, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $718 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | Jun 13, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | May 24, 2016 | 12 violations | $529 | 12 | 0 |
| Area Remodeling and Construction | May 21, 2016 | 31 violations | $43,670 | 7 | 0 |
| Sinai Farms Sinai Farm Management, Inc. | Feb 14, 2016 | 17 violations | $229 | 7 | $8,800 |
| Central Valley Meat Central Valley Meat Co Inc. | Feb 17, 2015 | 2 violations | $8,982 | 1 | 0 |
| BEST WESTERN | Dec 16, 2014 | 3 violations | $436 | 2 | 0 |
| Ayala, Cezar J. Sinai Farm Management, Inc. | Nov 2, 2014 | 21 violations | $1,118 | 12 | $11,500 |
| Kings Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Mar 15, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muldrow Residential Homes | Jan 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinai Farms Labor Management, Inc. | Nov 22, 2013 | 37 violations | $8,942 | 31 | $11,200 |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | Feb 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel C. Salas Harvesting, Inc | May 2, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $350 |
| La Fiesta La Fiesta Enterprises, LLC | Apr 24, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netto Ag, Inc. | Nov 28, 2011 | 27 violations | $28,421 | 27 | 0 |
| Olam Spices and Vegetables, Inc. | Jul 30, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal's Roof Loading | Oct 16, 2010 | 2 violations | $6,654 | 2 | 0 |
| Long John Silver's Art Restaurants California, Inc. | Sep 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Better Care Providers | Oct 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & B Bulk Transportation | Oct 21, 2008 | 66 violations | $75,032 | 65 | 0 |
| KC Bowl Little Kings Corporation | Jun 30, 2008 | 5 violations | $5,403 | 2 | 0 |
| Liberty Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge | Jun 30, 2008 | 3 violations | $4,912 | 3 | 0 |
| Boston House of Pizza | Jun 23, 2008 | 14 violations | $5,932 | 8 | 0 |
| Tos Farms, Inc. | Aug 26, 2006 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $825 |
| Manitas de Amor Child Care & Development Cent | May 2, 2006 | 7 violations | $977 | 6 | 0 |
| Kings, County of First 5 Children and Families Commission | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,116 | 1 | 0 |
| Diversified Harvester, Inc. | Dec 5, 2004 | 130 violations | $7,946 | 128 | $13,200 |
| Warmerdam Packing LLC | Aug 30, 2004 | 3 violations | $69 | 1 | 0 |
| Gilbuena, Joe G. | Apr 10, 2003 | 34 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Hanford
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E & B Bulk Transportation | 1 | $75,032 | 65 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Area Remodeling and Construction | 1 | $43,670 | 7 | May 21, 2016 |
| Netto Ag, Inc. | 1 | $28,421 | 27 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Central Valley Meat | 1 | $8,982 | 1 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Sinai Farms Labor Management, Inc. | 1 | $8,942 | 31 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Diversified Harvester, Inc. | 1 | $7,946 | 128 | Dec 5, 2004 |
| Sal's Roof Loading | 1 | $6,654 | 2 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Boston House of Pizza | 1 | $5,932 | 8 | Jun 23, 2008 |
| KC Bowl | 1 | $5,403 | 2 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Liberty Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge | 1 | $4,912 | 3 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Advanced Digestive Medical Center | 1 | $3,805 | 15 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Ayala, Cezar J. | 1 | $1,118 | 12 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| Kings, County of | 1 | $1,116 | 1 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Manitas de Amor Child Care & Development Cent | 1 | $977 | 6 | May 2, 2006 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | 2 | $612 | 1 | May 8, 2020 |
| Kings Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | 1 | $529 | 12 | May 24, 2016 |
| BEST WESTERN | 1 | $436 | 2 | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Sinai Farms | 1 | $229 | 7 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| La Fiesta Restaurant Bar | 1 | $159 | 4 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| Warmerdam Packing LLC | 1 | $69 | 1 | Aug 30, 2004 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $612 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $3,964 | 19 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | $44,428 | 26 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $8,982 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | $1,554 | 14 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $8,942 | 31 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | $28,421 | 27 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | $6,654 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 | 4 | $91,279 | 78 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $977 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $1,116 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $8,015 | 129 |
Your rights in Hanford
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Hanford 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.