Labor Department Recovers $450K in Wages for Exploited California Farmworkers

Two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay fined for illegal pay deductions and unsafe housing conditions following 2023 shootings.

62 workers to receive back wages and damages after being underpaid and housed in substandard conditions.
California Terra Gardens and Concord Farms penalized for multiple labor violations, including illegal housing deductions.
Investigations revealed workers living in cramped, insect-infested spaces with inadequate facilities.
The settlements include over $70,000 in civil penalties for the farms' owners.
The Labor Department emphasizes commitment to enforcing workplace protections for seasonal workers.