Wage and hour cases in Woodlake at a glance
Employers in Woodlake account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (80%). Employers agreed to pay $46,369 in back wages to 123 workers, and $28,608 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 ($42,854), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($3,515), Transportation and Warehousing ($0).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS United States Postal Service | Nov 14, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colio Farm Labor, Inc. | May 20, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,370 |
| Superior Harvest, Inc | Jan 31, 2019 | 13 violations | $35 | 1 | $19,038 |
| AJ Agriculture Villalpando, Alexandra Julia | Feb 13, 2016 | 21 violations | $258 | 12 | $4,900 |
| Hermes Martinez Labor Services | Jun 14, 2015 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arreola & Son's Ag Services | Apr 9, 2014 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $475 |
| Rodriguez, Maria (FLC) | Sep 3, 2011 | 10 violations | $72 | 1 | $1,300 |
| Ralph Padilla FLC | May 31, 2011 | 12 violations | $3,150 | 5 | $1,525 |
| Xavier Sahagun Construction | May 31, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Sahagun Construction | Aug 30, 2005 | 105 violations | $42,854 | 104 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Woodlake
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Sahagun Construction | 2 | $42,854 | 104 | May 31, 2009 |
| Ralph Padilla FLC | 1 | $3,150 | 5 | May 31, 2011 |
| AJ Agriculture | 1 | $258 | 12 | Feb 13, 2016 |
| Rodriguez, Maria (FLC) | 1 | $72 | 1 | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Superior Harvest, Inc | 1 | $35 | 1 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Arreola & Son's Ag Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| USPS | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Colio Farm Labor, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 20, 2021 |
| Hermes Martinez Labor Services | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 14, 2015 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $35 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $258 | 12 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $3,222 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $42,854 | 104 |
Your rights in Woodlake
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Woodlake 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.