Wage and hour cases in Ripon at a glance
Employers in Ripon account for 15 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 10 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $111,569 in back wages to 136 workers, and $1,125 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 Construction ($93,032), Transportation and Warehousing ($10,054), Accommodation and Food Services ($8,483).
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15 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wine Group | Jan 9, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diamond Pet Foods | Dec 11, 2023 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NuShake Roofing | Feb 17, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wine Group | Jan 7, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wine Group | Mar 24, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sekhon and Son Trucking, Inc. | Aug 31, 2016 | 14 violations | $10,054 | 13 | 0 |
| Burns Truck Wash | Jan 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkett's Gunite, Inc. | Aug 28, 2012 | 6 violations | $2,294 | 6 | 0 |
| Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc. | Aug 11, 2012 | 32 violations | $22,667 | 31 | 0 |
| Pizza Plus | Jul 24, 2012 | 22 violations | $8,483 | 21 | 0 |
| Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc. | Apr 14, 2012 | 65 violations | $67,406 | 61 | 0 |
| Burkett's Gunite, Inc. | Apr 14, 2012 | 5 violations | $665 | 4 | 0 |
| Esmerelda's Mexican Restaurant | Sep 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wine Group | Mar 7, 2009 | 66 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,125 |
| V & V Farm Labor Contractors | Oct 17, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Ripon
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc. | 2 | $90,073 | 92 | Aug 11, 2012 |
| Sekhon and Son Trucking, Inc. | 1 | $10,054 | 13 | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Pizza Plus | 1 | $8,483 | 21 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Burkett's Gunite, Inc. | 2 | $2,959 | 10 | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Esmerelda's Mexican Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Diamond Pet Foods | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| The Wine Group | 4 | $0 | 0 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Burns Truck Wash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 22, 2014 |
| NuShake Roofing | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| V & V Farm Labor Contractors | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 17, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $10,054 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | $101,515 | 123 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Ripon
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Ripon 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.