Wage and hour cases in Bell at a glance
Employers in Bell account for 21 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 16 of which found violations (76%). Employers agreed to pay $148,535 in back wages to 78 workers, and $31,855 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 Other Services (except Public Administration) ($86,000), Manufacturing ($29,986), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($16,289).
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21 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Inc. | Dec 8, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Barca Restaurants | Sep 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USPS United States Postal Service | Feb 26, 2014 | 1 violation | $415 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. | Feb 20, 2014 | 2 violations | $190 | 2 | 0 |
| Nicolette Nouveau Fabrics Inc. | May 22, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EZ Wash & Detail | Mar 16, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Postal Service | Mar 6, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Next Generation | Dec 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Espiga Dorada Bakery | Nov 14, 2009 | 1 violation | $580 | 1 | 0 |
| JWCH Institute Inc. | Oct 4, 2009 | 7 violations | $9,836 | 6 | 0 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crime Enforcement Services & Security | Oct 15, 2008 | 11 violations repeat | $16,099 | 10 | $3,080 |
| Pacific Coast Industries | Feb 1, 2008 | 30 violations | $29,406 | 18 | 0 |
| Florence Car Wash | Nov 14, 2007 | 30 violations repeat | $86,000 | 29 | $27,115 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Mar 5, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $660 |
| Next Generation | Aug 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CS Focus Samsung America Inc. | Feb 25, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bell Gardens Family Center Family Health Care Center of Greater L. A. | Nov 1, 2005 | 13 violations | $6,009 | 12 | $1,000 |
| Next Generation | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Feb 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Bell
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Car Wash | 1 | $86,000 | 29 | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Pacific Coast Industries | 1 | $29,406 | 18 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Crime Enforcement Services & Security | 1 | $16,099 | 10 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| JWCH Institute Inc. | 1 | $9,836 | 6 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Bell Gardens Family Center | 1 | $6,009 | 12 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| La Espiga Dorada Bakery | 1 | $580 | 1 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| USPS | 1 | $415 | 0 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. | 1 | $190 | 2 | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Next Generation | 3 | $0 | 0 | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| CS Focus | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 25, 2006 |
| EZ Wash & Detail | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | 3 | $0 | 0 | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Rob Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 8, 2015 |
| US Postal Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| La Barca Restaurants | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 20, 2015 |
| Nicolette | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 22, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $605 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | $10,416 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | $45,505 | 28 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | $86,000 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $6,009 | 12 |
Your rights in Bell
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Bell 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. 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.