Wage and hour cases in Sanger at a glance
Employers in Sanger account for 40 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 32 of which found violations (80%). Employers agreed to pay $372,392 in back wages to 217 workers, and $124,843 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 Public Administration ($215,036), Construction ($81,925), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($29,950).
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40 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings River Packing, LP | Jan 29, 2023 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $12,394 |
| Fruit Harvest Family, Inc. | Apr 22, 2022 | 13 violations | $120 | 3 | $45,400 |
| Sanger Unified School District | Dec 1, 2021 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City of Sanger | Sep 10, 2021 | 4 violations | $11,750 | 4 | 0 |
| Fruit Harvest Family, Inc. | Aug 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & M Labor Service, Inc. | Jun 9, 2019 | 9 violations | $300 | 3 | $7,766 |
| Mid Valley Recycling - Gustine | Mar 25, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresno County Fire Protection District | Aug 6, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denny's Sagar Diner Inc | Jul 18, 2018 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings River Packing, LP | Feb 24, 2018 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,932 |
| LGP Ag Service | Nov 18, 2017 | 11 violations | $170 | 3 | $8,062 |
| Gerawan Farming | Oct 7, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,015 |
| Kings River Packing, LP | Feb 4, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,436 |
| Jimenez, Joel Durango Farm Management, Inc. | Aug 27, 2016 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $6,123 |
| Phoenix Coatings, Inc. | Jun 25, 2016 | 53 violations | $79,715 | 52 | 0 |
| Fresno County Fire Protection District | Sep 30, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & M Labor Service, Inc. | Sep 1, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Titan Tank Lines | Aug 12, 2015 | 10 violations | $29,049 | 9 | 0 |
| Pepe's Mariscos / JLQ Concessions | Oct 31, 2013 | 19 violations | $29,950 | 9 | $22,250 |
| Pitman Family Farms | Aug 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JLQ Concessions | Aug 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Jun 6, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Ag, Inc. | May 18, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Garza Jr., Inc. | Mar 9, 2013 | 25 violations | $636 | 9 | $2,750 |
| Trimmer Farm Management, Inc. | Mar 9, 2013 | 19 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,025 |
| Fresno County Fire Protection District | Mar 1, 2013 | 145 violations | $215,036 | 86 | 0 |
| Ochoa, Jorge H., (FLC) | May 19, 2012 | 10 violations | $1,160 | 6 | $2,100 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | Mar 16, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lone Star Dehydrator Melkonian Enterprises, Inc. | Oct 27, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $550 |
| Fruit Harvest Fred Garza, Jr. Inc. | Jul 16, 2011 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| All Ag, Inc. | Jul 12, 2011 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Steve Nelson - AGER | Apr 2, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peters Roofing, Inc. | Nov 20, 2010 | 17 violations | $2,210 | 8 | 0 |
| Gong's Market | Mar 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Sanger Subway | Feb 7, 2008 | 7 violations | $457 | 5 | 0 |
| Ochoa Farm Labor Service | Jun 2, 2007 | 12 violations | $595 | 4 | $1,800 |
| Fruit Harvest Fred Garza, Jr. Inc. | Sep 9, 2006 | 12 violations | $920 | 7 | $2,100 |
| Kings River Packing, LP | Feb 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin's Restaurant | Jun 30, 2004 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Complete Labor Services Inc. | Dec 13, 2003 | 12 violations | $324 | 9 | $900 |
Largest back-wage records in Sanger
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County Fire Protection District | 3 | $215,036 | 86 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Phoenix Coatings, Inc. | 1 | $79,715 | 52 | Jun 25, 2016 |
| Pepe's Mariscos / JLQ Concessions | 1 | $29,950 | 9 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Titan Tank Lines | 1 | $29,049 | 9 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| City of Sanger | 1 | $11,750 | 4 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Peters Roofing, Inc. | 1 | $2,210 | 8 | Nov 20, 2010 |
| Ochoa, Jorge H., (FLC) | 1 | $1,160 | 6 | May 19, 2012 |
| Fruit Harvest | 2 | $920 | 7 | Jul 16, 2011 |
| Fred Garza Jr., Inc. | 1 | $636 | 9 | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Ochoa Farm Labor Service | 1 | $595 | 4 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| Subway | 1 | $457 | 5 | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Complete Labor Services Inc. | 1 | $324 | 9 | Dec 13, 2003 |
| J & M Labor Service, Inc. | 2 | $300 | 3 | Jun 9, 2019 |
| LGP Ag Service | 1 | $170 | 3 | Nov 18, 2017 |
| Fruit Harvest Family, Inc. | 2 | $120 | 3 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Trimmer Farm Management, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Jimenez, Joel | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 27, 2016 |
| All Ag, Inc. | 2 | $0 | 0 | May 18, 2013 |
| JLQ Concessions | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Austin's Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2004 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $120 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $11,750 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $300 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | $170 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $79,715 | 52 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | $29,049 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 | 6 | $245,622 | 104 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $1,160 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | $2,210 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $457 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $595 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $920 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Sanger
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sanger 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.