Wage and hour cases in Kings County at a glance
Employers in Kings County account for 57 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 41 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $409,624 in back wages to 758 workers, and $60,892 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 ($87,618), Educational Services ($87,027), Transportation and Warehousing ($75,032).
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57 cases.
| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford Post Acute | Hanford | Dec 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | Hanford | May 8, 2020 | 2 violations | $612 | 1 | 0 |
| City of Hanford | Hanford | Feb 19, 2020 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Fiesta Restaurant Bar | Hanford | Oct 28, 2018 | 6 violations | $159 | 4 | $654 |
| Advanced Digestive Medical Center | Hanford | Sep 17, 2018 | 15 violations | $3,805 | 15 | 0 |
| Adolfo's Lounge and Liquor | Lemoore | Aug 6, 2018 | 8 violations repeat | $2,129 | 8 | $4,245 |
| A. Harold and Associates, LLC | Lemoore | Aug 12, 2017 | 19 violations | $87,027 | 10 | 0 |
| Excelsior Farming | Hanford | Nov 26, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $718 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | Hanford | Jun 13, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Hanford | May 24, 2016 | 12 violations | $529 | 12 | 0 |
| Area Remodeling and Construction | Hanford | May 21, 2016 | 31 violations | $43,670 | 7 | 0 |
| Bennett & Bennett Irrigation Systems | Lemoore | Mar 5, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinai Farms Sinai Farm Management, Inc. | Hanford | Feb 14, 2016 | 17 violations | $229 | 7 | $8,800 |
| JV Contracting Valencia Avila, Jose Antonio FLC | Lemoore | Nov 28, 2015 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,100 |
| Jacobo, Everardo | Lemoore | Oct 25, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Airworx Air Conditioning and Heating | Lemoore | Sep 5, 2015 | 22 violations | $18,851 | 11 | 0 |
| Central Valley Meat Central Valley Meat Co Inc. | Hanford | Feb 17, 2015 | 2 violations | $8,982 | 1 | 0 |
| URS Federal Support Services, Inc. | Lemoore | Dec 31, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BEST WESTERN | Hanford | Dec 16, 2014 | 3 violations | $436 | 2 | 0 |
| Ayala, Cezar J. Sinai Farm Management, Inc. | Hanford | Nov 2, 2014 | 21 violations | $1,118 | 12 | $11,500 |
| URS Federal Support Services, Inc. | Lemoore | Oct 28, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Hanford | Mar 15, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Brooks Farms | Lemoore | Jan 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muldrow Residential Homes | Hanford | Jan 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinai Farms Labor Management, Inc. | Hanford | Nov 22, 2013 | 37 violations | $8,942 | 31 | $11,200 |
| J & G Labor Contracting | Lemoore | Jun 23, 2013 | 9 violations | $330 | 3 | $1,650 |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | Hanford | Feb 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Waffles | Lemoore | Jan 15, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel C. Salas Harvesting, Inc | Hanford | May 2, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $350 |
| Solo Mio Farms (AgEr) | Lemoore | Apr 28, 2012 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| La Fiesta La Fiesta Enterprises, LLC | Hanford | Apr 24, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netto Ag, Inc. | Hanford | Nov 28, 2011 | 27 violations | $28,421 | 27 | 0 |
| Olam Spices and Vegetables, Inc. | Hanford | Jul 30, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| URS Federal Services Inc. (dba: AECOM) | Lemoore | Mar 24, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AE Com | Lemoore | Dec 3, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal's Roof Loading | Hanford | Oct 16, 2010 | 2 violations | $6,654 | 2 | 0 |
| Long John Silver's Art Restaurants California, Inc. | Hanford | Sep 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino | Lemoore | May 28, 2010 | 7 violations | $8,725 | 7 | 0 |
| AECOM | Lemoore | Mar 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Better Care Providers | Hanford | Oct 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & B Bulk Transportation | Hanford | Oct 21, 2008 | 66 violations | $75,032 | 65 | 0 |
| Day's Inn BVM Enterprises LLC | Lemoore | Oct 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Bowl Little Kings Corporation | Hanford | Jun 30, 2008 | 5 violations | $5,403 | 2 | 0 |
| Liberty Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge | Hanford | Jun 30, 2008 | 3 violations | $4,912 | 3 | 0 |
| Boston House of Pizza | Hanford | Jun 23, 2008 | 14 violations | $5,932 | 8 | 0 |
| California Ag Specialist | Lemoore | Jan 24, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Ag Specialist | Lemoore | Jun 5, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,050 |
| Kira Inc. | Lemoore | Jan 1, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tos Farms, Inc. | Hanford | Aug 26, 2006 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $825 |
| Leprino Foods Lemoore West | Lemoore | Jun 1, 2006 | 385 violations | $87,618 | 384 | 0 |
| Manitas de Amor Child Care & Development Cent | Hanford | May 2, 2006 | 7 violations | $977 | 6 | 0 |
| D.F. Elder Pharmacist, Inc. | Lemoore | Feb 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings, County of First 5 Children and Families Commission | Hanford | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,116 | 1 | 0 |
| Diversified Harvester, Inc. | Hanford | Dec 5, 2004 | 130 violations | $7,946 | 128 | $13,200 |
| Warmerdam Packing LLC | Hanford | Aug 30, 2004 | 3 violations | $69 | 1 | 0 |
| SS Farms LLC | Lemoore | Aug 28, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilbuena, Joe G. | Hanford | Apr 10, 2003 | 34 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Kings County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leprino Foods Lemoore West | 1 | $87,618 | 384 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| A. Harold and Associates, LLC | 1 | $87,027 | 10 | Aug 12, 2017 |
| E & B Bulk Transportation | 1 | $75,032 | 65 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Area Remodeling and Construction | 1 | $43,670 | 7 | May 21, 2016 |
| Netto Ag, Inc. | 1 | $28,421 | 27 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Airworx Air Conditioning and Heating | 1 | $18,851 | 11 | Sep 5, 2015 |
| Central Valley Meat | 1 | $8,982 | 1 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Sinai Farms Labor Management, Inc. | 1 | $8,942 | 31 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino | 1 | $8,725 | 7 | May 28, 2010 |
| Diversified Harvester, Inc. | 1 | $7,946 | 128 | Dec 5, 2004 |
| Sal's Roof Loading | 1 | $6,654 | 2 | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Boston House of Pizza | 1 | $5,932 | 8 | Jun 23, 2008 |
| KC Bowl | 1 | $5,403 | 2 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Liberty Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge | 1 | $4,912 | 3 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Advanced Digestive Medical Center | 1 | $3,805 | 15 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Adolfo's Lounge and Liquor | 1 | $2,129 | 8 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Ayala, Cezar J. | 1 | $1,118 | 12 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| Kings, County of | 1 | $1,116 | 1 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Manitas de Amor Child Care & Development Cent | 1 | $977 | 6 | May 2, 2006 |
| Tacos y Mariscos Colima | 2 | $612 | 1 | May 8, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $612 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | $6,093 | 27 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $87,027 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | $44,428 | 26 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | $27,833 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | $1,554 | 14 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | $9,272 | 34 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | $28,421 | 27 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | $15,379 | 9 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 | $91,279 | 78 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 3 | $88,595 | 390 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $1,116 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | $8,015 | 129 |
Cities in Kings County with cases
Your rights in Kings County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Kings County 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. Our Kings County employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.