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Turlock Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Turlock since 2004: 30 cases, $388,452 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Turlock at a glance

Employers in Turlock account for 30 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 22 of which found violations (73%). Employers agreed to pay $388,452 in back wages to 292 workers, and $48,139 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Transportation and Warehousing ($149,842), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($82,861), Accommodation and Food Services ($43,560).

All cases, newest first

30 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Pactiv Evergreen
Evergreen Packaging, LLC
Sep 11, 20251 violation000
A & P Construction
A and P Construction, Inc.
Jun 5, 2023no violations found000
Sensient Natural IngredientsAug 10, 20222 violations00$10,624
DeHart RoofingMar 10, 20211 violation000
Norcal Construction, Inc.Nov 1, 2020no violations found000
Roberto Perez FarmsDec 1, 2019145 violations$68,73564$16,619
Perez Bros Farms
Perez Brothers Farms Inc.
Dec 1, 201960 violations$13,88128$20,146
Stanislaus, California State UniversityJul 17, 20194 violations$31,19910
Mi Casa Seafood & Fine Mexican CuisineApr 19, 20194 violations repeat$36,11330
Fairfield Inn & SuitesOct 22, 2018no violations found000
Aspiranet Residential ServicesAug 20, 2018no violations found000
Evergreen Beverage PackagingFeb 15, 20161 violation$17310
Phoenix Container CorporationDec 2, 201511 violations$24,849100
Turlock Unified School DistrictOct 5, 201516 violations$1,515160
Arco AMPM
Chandi & Jammu, Inc.
Apr 2, 20152 violations$21810
Joe Gomes & Sons, Inc.Mar 29, 201514 violations$16,152130
Lorinda DairyNov 19, 20131 violation000
Dan Avila and SonsAug 26, 201318 violations repeat$2455$750
Subway SandwichAug 1, 20137 violations$7,44770
FLC Maria Guadalupe Perez
Maria G. Perez Farm Labor Contractor Services
May 22, 20131 violation000
Serpa's Milk TransportJan 18, 201251 violations$149,842500
Premier Pest ManagementNov 10, 2011no violations found000
WAH Trucking
William A. Hemphill
Jul 15, 2010no violations found000
Gold Star Painting
R & M Painting, Inc., dba Gold Star Painting
Nov 19, 200928 violations$18,935210
Turlock ADHCDec 31, 200822 violations$6,856220
Seasons at Turlock
Senior Care Management LLC
Apr 5, 200835 violations$5,667340
L&W Steel Manufacturing, Inc.Nov 6, 200715 violations$4,784150
Angelica Textile Services Inc.Jul 12, 20063 violations$1,84110
Skip's tire & Auto center
Skip's Tire & Auto Centers - Turlock, Inc
Jul 31, 2004no violations found000
Turlock Nursing and RehabilationsJul 16, 2004no violations found000

Largest back-wage records in Turlock

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Serpa's Milk Transport1$149,84250Jan 18, 2012
Roberto Perez Farms1$68,73564Dec 1, 2019
Mi Casa Seafood & Fine Mexican Cuisine1$36,1133Apr 19, 2019
Stanislaus, California State University1$31,1991Jul 17, 2019
Phoenix Container Corporation1$24,84910Dec 2, 2015
Gold Star Painting1$18,93521Nov 19, 2009
Joe Gomes & Sons, Inc.1$16,15213Mar 29, 2015
Perez Bros Farms1$13,88128Dec 1, 2019
Subway Sandwich1$7,4477Aug 1, 2013
Turlock ADHC1$6,85622Dec 31, 2008
Seasons at Turlock1$5,66734Apr 5, 2008
L&W Steel Manufacturing, Inc.1$4,78415Nov 6, 2007
Angelica Textile Services Inc.1$1,8411Jul 12, 2006
Turlock Unified School District1$1,51516Oct 5, 2015
Dan Avila and Sons1$2455Aug 26, 2013
Arco AMPM1$2181Apr 2, 2015
Evergreen Beverage Packaging1$1731Feb 15, 2016
Turlock Nursing and Rehabilations1$00Jul 16, 2004
Premier Pest Management1$00Nov 10, 2011
Lorinda Dairy1$00Nov 19, 2013

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202511$00
202310$00
202211$00
202111$00
202010$00
201944$149,92896
201820$00
201611$1731
201544$42,73440
201344$7,69212
201211$149,84250
201110$00
201010$00
200911$18,93521
200822$12,52356
200711$4,78415
200611$1,8411
200420$00

Your rights in Turlock

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Turlock 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.

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