Wage and hour cases in Valley Center at a glance
Employers in Valley Center account for 20 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 15 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $30,365 in back wages to 35 workers, and $100,095 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($16,438), Public Administration ($7,861), Construction ($6,066).
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20 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Farming | Jul 12, 2025 | 6 violations | $70 | 1 | $24,259 |
| El Nino Grove Services, Inc. | Dec 31, 2020 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $46,422 |
| Borrego Farms, Inc. | Nov 30, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $3,482 |
| Chaparral Honey | Sep 30, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $536 |
| Collazo FLC Collazo Farm Labor Contractor, Inc. | Mar 20, 2020 | 6 violations | $641 | 1 | $13,575 |
| Stehly Grove Management | Jun 15, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $5,353 |
| Valley Center Fire Protection District | May 19, 2019 | 15 violations | $7,861 | 15 | 0 |
| Snow's Pony Rides & Petting Zoo | Nov 5, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamilton Ranch LLC | Jul 19, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,818 |
| Victory Installation Solutions | Dec 31, 2017 | 10 violations | $6,066 | 9 | 0 |
| Rancho Erico | Dec 31, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mushroom Express | Nov 9, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CF Farming C.F. Farming, Inc. | Oct 2, 2015 | 7 violations | $5,136 | 5 | 0 |
| Gross Eggs Ranch | Feb 23, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Armstrong Egg Farms | Feb 21, 2015 | 7 violations | $10,591 | 4 | $900 |
| Armstrong Egg Farms Armstrong Farms, Incorporated | Feb 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rincon Tribal Administration | Aug 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Health Council | Sep 22, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcos Soto | Jun 20, 2005 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,700 |
| Serrato Farm Labor Contractors | Sep 14, 2004 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,050 |
Largest back-wage records in Valley Center
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Egg Farms | 2 | $10,591 | 4 | Feb 21, 2015 |
| Valley Center Fire Protection District | 1 | $7,861 | 15 | May 19, 2019 |
| Victory Installation Solutions | 1 | $6,066 | 9 | Dec 31, 2017 |
| CF Farming | 2 | $5,206 | 6 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Collazo FLC | 1 | $641 | 1 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Serrato Farm Labor Contractors | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Borrego Farms, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Gross Eggs Ranch | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Stehly Grove Management | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Indian Health Council | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Hamilton Ranch LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Mushroom Express | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Chaparral Honey | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Marcos Soto | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Rancho Erico | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2017 |
| El Nino Grove Services, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Rincon Tribal Administration | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Snow's Pony Rides & Petting Zoo | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 5, 2018 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $70 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | $641 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $7,861 | 15 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $6,066 | 9 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | $15,727 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Valley Center
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Valley Center 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.