Wage and hour cases in Tulare at a glance
Employers in Tulare account for 48 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 31 of which found violations (65%). Employers agreed to pay $167,862 in back wages to 91 workers, and $47,061 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 Manufacturing ($129,893), Transportation and Warehousing ($20,449), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($9,106).
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48 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNM Contracting | Jan 12, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,804 |
| Sno White Drive In Alkorin-Alrahemi Restaurant, LLC | Oct 2, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walmart | Mar 21, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TRIPLE E LIVESTOCK & LAND CO. | Jan 24, 2018 | 19 violations | $6,976 | 6 | $13,943 |
| Starr Family Partnership | Aug 26, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Van Der Vis, Inc. | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State Ag Services, Inc. | Jun 14, 2017 | 66 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State AG Golden State AG Services, Inc | May 18, 2017 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,275 |
| Perez, Jesus (United Ag) United Ag Personnel Management Inc. | May 12, 2017 | 10 violations | $80 | 2 | $7,661 |
| Palace Food Depot (IGA) | Nov 8, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Recycling Rodrigo V. Ramirez & Belen | Jul 23, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Recycling Rodrigo V. Ramirez & Belen | Jul 23, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BC Recycling | Jul 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trangistics Inc | Mar 9, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motel 99 Wigglesworth Realty LLC | Dec 15, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knight Transportation, Inc. | Dec 6, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avila's Tile and Cabinets | Apr 23, 2015 | 1 violation | $7,440 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home GAITHER'S FAMILY HOMES, INC. | Jan 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tafolla Ayala, Eliu California Ag Services, Inc. | Jul 9, 2014 | 21 violations | $892 | 12 | $2,700 |
| DDG Transport, Inc. | May 31, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roberto Martinez | Mar 31, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| Avila's Tile and Cabinets | Feb 6, 2014 | 32 violations repeat | $122,453 | 31 | $9,548 |
| Red Roof Inn Tulare | Jan 28, 2014 | 8 violations | $284 | 6 | 0 |
| Steele's Visions | Nov 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurrola Home | Jan 31, 2013 | 3 violations | $480 | 2 | 0 |
| Amdal In-Home Care | Jan 26, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaither's Adult Achievement Center | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $4,214 | 2 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,097 | 2 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Nov 6, 2012 | 3 violations | $80 | 3 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | $53 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | $22 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaither's Supported Living Services | Nov 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Pasa Mexican Grill | Sep 15, 2012 | 5 violations | $942 | 4 | 0 |
| Ayala, Roberto Perez (FLC) | Jun 9, 2012 | 8 violations | $956 | 5 | $850 |
| Amdal In-Home Care | Feb 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayalaz Ag Services | Dec 18, 2011 | 6 violations | $202 | 2 | $600 |
| Tulare Regional Medical Center | Oct 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USA West Trucking | Jan 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knight Transportation, Inc. | Sep 3, 2010 | 8 violations | $19,896 | 7 | 0 |
| A & P Growers | Jul 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DDG Trucking | Jan 21, 2009 | 1 violation | $553 | 1 | 0 |
| Monteiro Trucking | Mar 27, 2008 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,180 |
| Wonder Bread & Hostess Interstate Brands Corporation | Nov 7, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Port de Sub Cheveron Foodmart | Oct 19, 2006 | 3 violations | $242 | 3 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Tulare | Mar 14, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Crivelli Farming and Harvesting | Mar 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiny Treasures, Inc. | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cypress Care Home Delos Reyes Care Facilities, Inc. | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Tulare
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila's Tile and Cabinets | 2 | $129,893 | 32 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Knight Transportation, Inc. | 2 | $19,896 | 7 | Dec 6, 2015 |
| TRIPLE E LIVESTOCK & LAND CO. | 1 | $6,976 | 6 | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Gaither's Adult Achievement Center | 1 | $4,214 | 2 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Gaither's Family Home | 5 | $2,252 | 7 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Ayala, Roberto Perez (FLC) | 1 | $956 | 5 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| Que Pasa Mexican Grill | 1 | $942 | 4 | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Tafolla Ayala, Eliu | 1 | $892 | 12 | Jul 9, 2014 |
| DDG Trucking | 1 | $553 | 1 | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Gurrola Home | 1 | $480 | 2 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Red Roof Inn Tulare | 1 | $284 | 6 | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Port de Sub Cheveron Foodmart | 1 | $242 | 3 | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Ayalaz Ag Services | 1 | $202 | 2 | Dec 18, 2011 |
| Perez, Jesus (United Ag) | 1 | $80 | 2 | May 12, 2017 |
| Tiny Treasures, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Gaither's Supported Living Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Golden State Ag Services, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Sno White Drive In | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Monteiro Trucking | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Palace Food Depot (IGA) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 8, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $6,976 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | $80 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | $7,440 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | $123,629 | 49 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | $480 | 2 |
| 2012 | 9 | 7 | $8,364 | 18 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | $202 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $19,896 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $553 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $242 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Tulare
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Tulare 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.