Wage and hour cases in Redwood Valley at a glance
Employers in Redwood Valley account for 6 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $36,249 in back wages to 72 workers, and $34,176 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $12,441 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($36,249), Public Administration ($0).
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6 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Valley Vineyards Martha E. Barra, as Trustee of Survivor's Trust created under Charles L. Barra & Martha E. Barra Living Trust | Oct 17, 2025 | 13 violations | $12,441 | 11 | $2,437 |
| Powicana Farm LLC | Nov 16, 2023 | 2 violations | $1,611 | 2 | $1,689 |
| COYOTE VALLEY RESERVATION POLICE DEPARTMENT | Jun 15, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Tree Tenders | Jul 31, 2013 | 63 violations | $7,147 | 27 | $30,050 |
| Alfonso Gallegos Inc. | Apr 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Tree Tenders | May 15, 2010 | 70 violations | $15,050 | 32 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Redwood Valley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Tree Tenders | 2 | $22,197 | 59 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Redwood Valley Vineyards | 1 | $12,441 | 11 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Powicana Farm LLC | 1 | $1,611 | 2 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Alfonso Gallegos Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 7, 2013 |
| COYOTE VALLEY RESERVATION POLICE DEPARTMENT | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 15, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $12,441 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $1,611 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $7,147 | 27 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $15,050 | 32 |
Your rights in Redwood Valley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Redwood Valley 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.