Wage and hour cases in Patterson at a glance
Employers in Patterson account for 9 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (89%). Employers agreed to pay $29,647 in back wages to 72 workers, and $14,850 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 ($27,827), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($1,820).
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9 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G's Food Mart International Investment Properties | Jan 27, 2023 | 6 violations repeat | $27,827 | 5 | $4,035 |
| Valero Patterson Valero, Inc. | Aug 11, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucich-Santos Farms | Jun 21, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,290 |
| Arroyo, Candy Melissa Salinas Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | Jun 25, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Rodriguez Farm Labor Contracting | May 12, 2014 | 13 violations | $122 | 6 | $1,850 |
| H. Rodriguez Labor Contractor | Jan 20, 2012 | 67 violations | $1,698 | 61 | $6,550 |
| Salinas Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | Apr 18, 2011 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,125 |
| Hilario Rodriguez | Sep 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hilario Rodriguez H. Rodriguez Labor Contractor | Aug 29, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Patterson
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G's Food Mart | 1 | $27,827 | 5 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| H. Rodriguez Labor Contractor | 1 | $1,698 | 61 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| J. Rodriguez Farm Labor Contracting | 1 | $122 | 6 | May 12, 2014 |
| Arroyo, Candy Melissa | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Salinas Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Valero | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Hilario Rodriguez | 2 | $0 | 0 | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Lucich-Santos Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 21, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $27,827 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $122 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $1,698 | 61 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Patterson
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Patterson 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.