Wage and hour cases in King City at a glance
Employers in King City account for 16 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 12 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $26,317 in back wages to 60 workers, and $77,853 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 ($15,592), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($10,376), ($285).
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16 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Sol Harvesting, LLC | Aug 4, 2023 | 46 violations | $6,501 | 42 | $9,446 |
| Jose Cruz Santiago | Jun 9, 2022 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $15,640 |
| Mesa Packing | Sep 13, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Valley Labor LLC | Dec 3, 2018 | 17 violations | $3,875 | 7 | $41,834 |
| Chad Rava Vineyards | Feb 10, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,300 |
| Chad Rava Vineyards aka Rava Ranches, Inc. | Feb 10, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,500 |
| Fresh Foods, Inc. | Feb 4, 2016 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $900 |
| Big Valley Labor LLC | Jun 27, 2013 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,225 |
| Rio Farms | Jun 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mendez Trucking | Sep 2, 2012 | 13 violations | $15,592 | 6 | 0 |
| Scott Anthony Ranch, LP | Jun 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gill Ranch Inc. Gill Ranch Company LLC | Jul 16, 2010 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,400 |
| Rio Farms | Jan 24, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Margie's Diner | Jun 21, 2006 | 3 violations | $64 | 1 | $1,608 |
| Gill Ranch Inc. | Jan 31, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monterey County Library King City Branch | Feb 5, 2005 | 4 violations | $285 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in King City
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendez Trucking | 1 | $15,592 | 6 | Sep 2, 2012 |
| Del Sol Harvesting, LLC | 1 | $6,501 | 42 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Big Valley Labor LLC | 2 | $3,875 | 7 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Monterey County Library King City Branch | 1 | $285 | 4 | Feb 5, 2005 |
| Margie's Diner | 1 | $64 | 1 | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Scott Anthony Ranch, LP | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Gill Ranch Inc. | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Chad Rava Vineyards | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Jose Cruz Santiago | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Rio Farms | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Chad Rava Vineyards aka Rava Ranches, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Mesa Packing | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 13, 2020 |
| Fresh Foods, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 4, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $6,501 | 42 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $3,875 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $15,592 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $64 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $285 | 4 |
Your rights in King City
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in King City 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.