Wage and hour cases in Lindsay at a glance
Employers in Lindsay account for 23 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 21 of which found violations (91%). Employers agreed to pay $17,863 in back wages to 133 workers, and $49,484 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 Retail Trade ($7,661), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($6,295), Health Care and Social Assistance ($3,907).
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23 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salas Citrus Harvesting | Jan 24, 2021 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,027 |
| Perez Farming Services, Inc. | Nov 1, 2020 | 106 violations | $2,040 | 102 | $3,835 |
| Benitez Brothers | Jun 21, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $11,606 |
| Mariscos Chicali & Sports Bar | Dec 23, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RWT Farming Reid III, William Thomas | Jun 4, 2017 | 5 violations | $1,050 | 1 | $1,710 |
| Orange Express FLC | Mar 19, 2017 | 6 violations | $1,666 | 3 | $7,818 |
| C & C Harvesting | Feb 13, 2016 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Roberto Torres Ceballos | Jun 14, 2015 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $325 |
| M & G Harvesting | Jun 30, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eliabeth Melendez (FLC) | Dec 16, 2013 | 19 violations | $744 | 7 | $1,100 |
| Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co. (AgEr) | Dec 16, 2013 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Diamond Harvesting (FLC) | Jun 26, 2013 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $850 |
| Cal Citrus Packing Co. (AgEr) | Feb 22, 2013 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co. (AgEr) | Feb 17, 2013 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Navarro, Mario Gutierrez (FLC) | Feb 13, 2013 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurrola Home | Jan 31, 2013 | 4 violations | $3,907 | 3 | 0 |
| El Progresso | Aug 12, 2009 | 3 violations | $5,570 | 2 | 0 |
| California Citrus Producers, Inc. (CCPI) | Mar 19, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patty's Reforestry Service, Inc. | Jul 6, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosalinda Soto J & R Soto Farm Labor Service | Jun 2, 2007 | 11 violations | $150 | 5 | $1,013 |
| Rainforest Lawn and Tree Service | May 14, 2006 | 17 violations | $645 | 8 | $9,200 |
| Fastrip Food Store | May 5, 2005 | 4 violations | $2,091 | 2 | 0 |
| Martinez, Robert (FLC) | Oct 15, 2003 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Lindsay
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Progresso | 1 | $5,570 | 2 | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Gurrola Home | 1 | $3,907 | 3 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Fastrip Food Store | 1 | $2,091 | 2 | May 5, 2005 |
| Perez Farming Services, Inc. | 1 | $2,040 | 102 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Orange Express FLC | 1 | $1,666 | 3 | Mar 19, 2017 |
| RWT Farming | 1 | $1,050 | 1 | Jun 4, 2017 |
| Eliabeth Melendez (FLC) | 1 | $744 | 7 | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Rainforest Lawn and Tree Service | 1 | $645 | 8 | May 14, 2006 |
| Rosalinda Soto | 1 | $150 | 5 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| C & C Harvesting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 13, 2016 |
| Patty's Reforestry Service, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co. (AgEr) | 2 | $0 | 0 | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Roberto Torres Ceballos | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Blue Diamond Harvesting (FLC) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Benitez Brothers | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Martinez, Robert (FLC) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Navarro, Mario Gutierrez (FLC) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| California Citrus Producers, Inc. (CCPI) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 19, 2009 |
| M & G Harvesting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Salas Citrus Harvesting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 24, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $2,040 | 102 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $2,716 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 | $4,651 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $5,570 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | $150 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $645 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $2,091 | 2 |
Your rights in Lindsay
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lindsay 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.