Wage and hour cases in Newman at a glance
Employers in Newman account for 13 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (62%). Employers agreed to pay $51,172 in back wages to 56 workers, and $3,275 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($51,172), Accommodation and Food Services ($0), Wholesale Trade ($0).
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13 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiMare DMB Packing Corp | May 20, 2015 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DiMare DiMare Company Inc. | Sep 15, 2014 | 28 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerruti Cerruti Bros Inc | Jul 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gonzalez & Casas FLC, Corporation | Jul 27, 2012 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DiMare DMB Packing Corp. | Jun 27, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,050 |
| Cerutti Bros., Inc. | Jul 30, 2011 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $750 |
| Celia C. Gonzalez FLC | Feb 26, 2010 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,475 |
| David Bettencourt Farm | Sep 8, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VSP Products Inc. | Jan 15, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerutti Bros., Inc. | Dec 30, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valley Sun Products of California Inc. | Apr 24, 2004 | 57 violations | $51,172 | 56 | 0 |
| Saputo Cheese USA Inc. | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria dos aguas | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Newman
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Sun Products of California Inc. | 1 | $51,172 | 56 | Apr 24, 2004 |
| David Bettencourt Farm | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 8, 2009 |
| DiMare | 3 | $0 | 0 | May 20, 2015 |
| VSP Products Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Carniceria dos aguas | 1 | $0 | 0 | not stated |
| Cerruti | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 20, 2013 |
| Celia C. Gonzalez FLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Cerutti Bros., Inc. | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jul 30, 2011 |
| Saputo Cheese USA Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | not stated |
| Gonzalez & Casas FLC, Corporation | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 27, 2012 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $51,172 | 56 |
Your rights in Newman
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Newman 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.