Wage and hour cases in San Benito County at a glance
Employers in San Benito County account for 30 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 24 of which found violations (80%). Employers agreed to pay $182,881 in back wages to 109 workers, and $62,029 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 ($102,434), Accommodation and Food Services ($52,160), Construction ($18,849).
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazer Lake Farms Inc. | Hollister | Oct 21, 2022 | 125 violations | $99,048 | 61 | $6,300 |
| McDonald's | Hollister | Mar 3, 2021 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | $24,232 |
| McDonald's | Hollister | Dec 20, 2020 | 3 violations | $2,160 | 3 | 0 |
| Old World Iron, Inc | Hollister | Apr 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollister Inn Hollister Hospitality LLC | Hollister | Jun 6, 2018 | 17 violations repeat | $50,000 | 12 | $6,070 |
| City of Hollister | Hollister | Jan 31, 2017 | 15 violations | $5,589 | 2 | 0 |
| R & R Labor, Inc. | Hollister | Sep 13, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,436 |
| Rajkovich Farms | Hollister | Jun 2, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swank Farms Produce | Hollister | Sep 10, 2014 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,075 |
| Frazier Lake Farms | Hollister | Sep 8, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Custom Ag-Pak | Hollister | Jun 12, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & R Labor, Inc. | Hollister | May 22, 2013 | 21 violations | $3,386 | 14 | $4,650 |
| Jesus L Quintero, INC Jesus L Quintero, INC (Hope Beltran FLC) | Hollister | May 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Villa and Sons Construction Villa and Sons Builders Services, Inc. | Hollister | May 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Go Kids Pre-School @ Fairview | Hollister | Dec 31, 2011 | 7 violations | $760 | 7 | 0 |
| Go Kids Club @ RO Hardin | Hollister | Dec 31, 2011 | 2 violations | $312 | 2 | 0 |
| Go Kids Child Dev. Resource Center-San Benito | Hollister | Dec 31, 2011 | 1 violation | $165 | 1 | 0 |
| Villa Painting, Inc. | Hollister | Jul 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Redmond Transportation | Hollister | May 5, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hernandez Camp | Hollister | Jun 20, 2008 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintero Ranch Jesus L. Quintero, Inc. | Hollister | Jun 20, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinetro Ranch Jesus L. Quintero, Inc. | Hollister | Jun 20, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $400 |
| Filice Farm | Hollister | Jun 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Marine West Marine Products, Inc. | Hollister | Feb 28, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,723 |
| Premiere Cinemas | Hollister | Feb 7, 2008 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,455 |
| Faultline Powersports | Hollister | Jan 20, 2008 | 4 violations | $2,612 | 3 | 0 |
| Subway | Hollister | Nov 29, 2007 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | $10,188 |
| Cornerstone Builders | Hollister | Jan 30, 2006 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denice & Filice | Hollister | Sep 4, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $500 |
| San Benito Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. | Hollister | Feb 15, 2004 | 8 violations | $18,849 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in San Benito County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazer Lake Farms Inc. | 1 | $99,048 | 61 | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Hollister Inn | 1 | $50,000 | 12 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| San Benito Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. | 1 | $18,849 | 4 | Feb 15, 2004 |
| City of Hollister | 1 | $5,589 | 2 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| R & R Labor, Inc. | 2 | $3,386 | 14 | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Faultline Powersports | 1 | $2,612 | 3 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| McDonald's | 2 | $2,160 | 3 | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Go Kids Pre-School @ Fairview | 1 | $760 | 7 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Go Kids Club @ RO Hardin | 1 | $312 | 2 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Go Kids Child Dev. Resource Center-San Benito | 1 | $165 | 1 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Rajkovich Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| West Marine | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Custom Ag-Pak | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Subway | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 29, 2007 |
| Brent Redmond Transportation | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 5, 2009 |
| Hernandez Camp | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Villa and Sons Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 13, 2013 |
| Swank Farms Produce | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Premiere Cinemas | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Jesus L Quintero, INC | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 22, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $99,048 | 61 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $2,160 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $50,000 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $5,589 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | $3,386 | 14 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $1,237 | 10 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 5 | $2,612 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $18,849 | 4 |
Cities in San Benito County with cases
- Hollister30 cases, $182,881
Your rights in San Benito County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Benito 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 San Benito 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.