Sowell Orchards

Palisade, CO 2011 Agricultural Operations

DOL-WHD Guest Worker Program Violation

Penalty

$15,300

Outcome

Sowell Orchards in Palisade, Colorado was assessed $15,300 in civil monetary penalties by the DOL Wage and Hour Division and ordered to pay $3,420 in back wages affecting 18 employees.

Details

Sowell Orchards — DOL Wage & Hour Enforcement

Outcome: Sowell Orchards in Palisade, Colorado was assessed $15,300 in civil monetary penalties by the DOL Wage and Hour Division and ordered to pay $3,420 in back wages affecting 18 employees.

Legal name: Sowell, Robert E

Enforcement details:

Back wages owed: $3,420

Employees affected: 18

NAICS code: 111339 (Crop Production)

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Source: DOL WHD Enforcement Data — Sowell Orchards

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