Wage and hour cases in Salida at a glance
Employers in Salida account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $27,809 in back wages to 98 workers, and $11,725 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 ($20,701), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($5,211), Health Care and Social Assistance ($1,897).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaro, Sergio Alfaro Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | Jan 16, 2015 | 23 violations | $367 | 15 | $3,450 |
| Hospitality House | Sep 30, 2013 | 17 violations | $1,897 | 16 | 0 |
| Alfaro Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | Jul 21, 2013 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,200 |
| Benjamin Farms | Oct 20, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkett's Tile & Masonry, Inc. | Aug 28, 2012 | 4 violations | $6,080 | 4 | 0 |
| Jose D. Flores, FLC | Jun 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkett's Pool Tile & Masonry Inc. | Apr 14, 2012 | 10 violations | $14,621 | 9 | 0 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites - Bishop/Mammoth Lakes | Jun 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John 'Bo' Cook Drywall | Aug 29, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Lopez | Mar 24, 2003 | 67 violations | $4,844 | 54 | $7,075 |
Largest back-wage records in Salida
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkett's Pool Tile & Masonry Inc. | 1 | $14,621 | 9 | Apr 14, 2012 |
| Burkett's Tile & Masonry, Inc. | 1 | $6,080 | 4 | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Benjamin Lopez | 1 | $4,844 | 54 | Mar 24, 2003 |
| Hospitality House | 1 | $1,897 | 16 | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Alfaro, Sergio | 1 | $367 | 15 | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Alfaro Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Jose D. Flores, FLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| John 'Bo' Cook Drywall | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Benjamin Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 20, 2012 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites - Bishop/Mammoth Lakes | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 17, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $367 | 15 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $1,897 | 16 |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | $20,701 | 13 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Salida
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Salida 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.