Wage and hour cases in Nipomo at a glance
Employers in Nipomo account for 18 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 15 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $737,921 in back wages to 429 workers, and $54,131 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($612,182), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($107,880), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($17,508).
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18 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Harvesting | Jan 26, 2026 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,599 |
| La Alianza, LP | Dec 23, 2021 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $26,251 |
| Xerex Landscape Maintenance | Nov 22, 2021 | 5 violations | $17,508 | 3 | 0 |
| J G Contracting | Oct 31, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SARC, Inc. | Aug 18, 2021 | 132 violations | $34,997 | 42 | $13,160 |
| Richard Shiffrar | Jan 25, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,290 |
| PGM Packing | Dec 31, 2020 | 12 violations | $327 | 7 | $3,611 |
| Buenaventura Ranch, LLC | May 13, 2020 | 2 violations | $517 | 1 | $1,060 |
| La Alianza, LP | Feb 23, 2020 | 80 violations | $24,989 | 38 | $3,532 |
| La Alianza, LP | Nov 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,413 |
| We Love Berries, LLC | Jun 8, 2019 | 109 violations | $17,050 | 108 | $1,215 |
| Trailer Hitch RV | Jun 1, 2018 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrity Managment Services | Jul 15, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Farms, Inc. | Oct 25, 2012 | 41 violations | $30,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Veterans of the Land, Inc. | Jul 22, 2012 | 118 violations | $47,523 | 48 | 0 |
| American Eco American Eco Services, Inc. | May 5, 2011 | 5 violations | $351 | 5 | 0 |
| Veterans of the Land, Inc. | Mar 7, 2010 | 707 violations | $564,659 | 177 | 0 |
| La Alianza, LP | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Nipomo
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans of the Land, Inc. | 2 | $612,182 | 225 | Jul 22, 2012 |
| SARC, Inc. | 1 | $34,997 | 42 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Santiago Farms, Inc. | 1 | $30,000 | 0 | Oct 25, 2012 |
| La Alianza, LP | 4 | $24,989 | 38 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Xerex Landscape Maintenance | 1 | $17,508 | 3 | Nov 22, 2021 |
| We Love Berries, LLC | 1 | $17,050 | 108 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| Buenaventura Ranch, LLC | 1 | $517 | 1 | May 13, 2020 |
| American Eco | 1 | $351 | 5 | May 5, 2011 |
| PGM Packing | 1 | $327 | 7 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| J G Contracting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| Trailer Hitch RV | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| New Hope Harvesting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Integrity Managment Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Richard Shiffrar | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 25, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | $52,505 | 45 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | $25,833 | 46 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $17,050 | 108 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $77,523 | 48 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $351 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $564,659 | 177 |
Your rights in Nipomo
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Nipomo 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.