Overview

• 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.