Wage and hour cases in Wasco at a glance
Employers in Wasco account for 14 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 11 of which found violations (79%). Employers agreed to pay $36,482 in back wages to 73 workers, and $16,050 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 ($20,866), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($11,343), Retail Trade ($4,273).
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14 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primex Farms, LLC. | Aug 20, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Rail Builders, LLC | Jan 25, 2020 | 16 violations | $20,866 | 6 | 0 |
| Rosas Corporation Farm Labor Contractors | May 17, 2014 | 14 violations | $242 | 5 | $2,225 |
| Vintage Nurseries | Feb 23, 2014 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,050 |
| Kern Farm Labor Services | Nov 23, 2013 | 29 violations | $4,655 | 19 | $6,950 |
| Torres FLC Inc Jesus H. Torres FLC Inc | Jun 30, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kern Lopez Services | Oct 29, 2012 | 44 violations | $6,446 | 35 | $5,825 |
| Wasco State Prison State of California Department of Corrections | Mar 20, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State of California Wasco State Prison | Dec 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Department of Corrections | Nov 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiger Mart | Jun 10, 2008 | 9 violations | $4,273 | 8 | 0 |
| Lopez Farm Labor Contracting | Sep 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tinajero Labor Services | Jul 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HRM Farm Labor Services | Jul 12, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Wasco
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Rail Builders, LLC | 1 | $20,866 | 6 | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Kern Lopez Services | 1 | $6,446 | 35 | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Kern Farm Labor Services | 1 | $4,655 | 19 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| Tiger Mart | 1 | $4,273 | 8 | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Rosas Corporation Farm Labor Contractors | 1 | $242 | 5 | May 17, 2014 |
| State of California Wasco State Prison | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Primex Farms, LLC. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Lopez Farm Labor Contracting | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Vintage Nurseries | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 23, 2014 |
| California Department of Corrections | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Tinajero Labor Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 14, 2006 |
| Wasco State Prison | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 20, 2012 |
| HRM Farm Labor Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Torres FLC Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 30, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $20,866 | 6 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $242 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | $4,655 | 19 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $6,446 | 35 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $4,273 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Wasco
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Wasco 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.