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Canoga Park Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Canoga Park since 2004: 60 cases, $430,940 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Canoga Park at a glance

Employers in Canoga Park account for 60 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 46 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $430,940 in back wages to 470 workers, and $15,772 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $366 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Other Services (except Public Administration) ($134,875), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($109,090), Health Care and Social Assistance ($40,853).

All cases, newest first

60 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Beyond Brighter MindsSep 26, 20251 violation$36610
MC PoolsJul 9, 2024no violations found000
Micheal�s BurgerJun 12, 20248 violations repeat$6,5677$1,372
Hope Clinical ResearchMay 10, 202414 violations$2,320140
Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation, IncMay 1, 20241 violation000
PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESSMar 4, 2024no violations found000
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.
Jan 9, 20237 violations00$964
Oi Asian FusionJan 1, 202319 violations$7,05418$1,356
LA CollectiveApr 30, 20212 violations$1,20010
Red Carpet USA
Top Speed Wash, Gas Depot, CW 1st, TOCW
Sep 11, 202022 violations$10,742220
Delta FabricationJun 25, 202072 violations$19,695710
CBC FramingDec 9, 201932 violations$4,270310
ARCO
Veer Energy Partners, Inc.
Jun 27, 20185 violations$2,03230
AAA Nursing Services, Inc.Dec 1, 20172 violations000
River Plate, Inc.Nov 1, 2017no violations found000
A Place for All SeasonsSep 30, 201713 violations$8,04760
Super 8 Canoga ParkSep 13, 20171 violation000
Remmet StudiosJun 14, 20177 violations$26,55970
Datasoft Systems, IncJan 9, 20172 violations000
California Diagnostic LaboratoryOct 19, 201621 violations$32,440200
Master Dog TrainingFeb 18, 2016no violations found000
Cash 2 U
Matig Corporation
Feb 14, 201510 violations repeat$5,05750
Ivy Academia K
Alternative Schools, Inc.
Jan 31, 20142 violations$7,75610
Hollywood Production Security, Inc.Dec 29, 20136 violations$18650
Valley Recycling/Recycling InnovationsOct 29, 20131 violation000
Sweet FactorySep 2, 20132 violations$3,89210
Sushi EMar 5, 2013no violations found000
Hollywood Production Security, Inc.Feb 5, 2013no violations found000
J F Landscape, Inc.Aug 29, 201268 violations$25,850670
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation CenterMar 7, 2012no violations found000
Auntie Anne's-Canoga ParkDec 6, 2011no violations found000
Richard Smith Custom Concrete and PavestoneJul 4, 2011no violations found000
Canoga Park Hand Car WashJun 22, 20111 violation000
The Boeing CompanyJun 30, 20101 violation$12810
Richard Smith Custom Concrete and PavestoneFeb 20, 20102 violations$65810
Perma Guard
Perma Guard Security Systems Inc.
Feb 7, 20101 violation000
R. E. C. Landscape ServicesDec 19, 20099 violations repeat$28,0008$3,080
Green Light Auto Sales
Auto Lenders Group Incorporated
Jul 9, 20093 violations repeat$1,70120
Carniceria MexicoJun 22, 200921 violations$19,308200
Lupicia Fresh TeaApr 18, 20091 violation$3710
Canoga Park Hand Car WashSep 15, 200814 violations$7,01670
A Team Cabinets, IncJul 2, 200818 violations000
Topanga Car Wash
Topanga Tunnel Car Wash Corporation
May 11, 200828 violations repeat$14,51327$9,000
Taqueria Los AltenosJan 28, 20089 violations$11,77140
Karman Ltd Architectural SignsOct 31, 20072 violations$4,08410
R. E. C. Landscape ServicesOct 27, 200710 violations$45,01190
Grace Cleaning ServicesJul 27, 2007no violations found000
Hollister Co.May 10, 2007no violations found000
Auntie Anne's
Majestic Retailers, Inc
Feb 28, 2007no violations found000
Apex Development CompanyJan 31, 20075 violations$4,54350
Red Carpet Car WashOct 5, 200610 violations$35,51390
Topanga Hand Car Wash
Topanga Tunnel Car Wash Corporation
Oct 5, 200617 violations$7,091160
Sun-Mate Corp.Oct 6, 2005no violations found000
ACC Demo, Inc.Jun 1, 2005no violations found000
K's Bronx Pizzeria
K's Bronx Pizzeria and Italian Food
May 18, 20051 violation000
Canoga Park Car WashMay 10, 200560 violations$60,000300
Second Alliance IncApr 27, 200518 violations$2,340170
H.S. Kims Korean Noodle BQJan 29, 20052 violations$91110
Quality Collection Service, Inc.Nov 1, 200419 violations$7,703190
A & A ElectricJan 11, 200413 violations$16,579120

Largest back-wage records in Canoga Park

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
R. E. C. Landscape Services2$73,01117Dec 19, 2009
Canoga Park Car Wash1$60,00030May 10, 2005
Red Carpet Car Wash1$35,5139Oct 5, 2006
California Diagnostic Laboratory1$32,44020Oct 19, 2016
Remmet Studios1$26,5597Jun 14, 2017
J F Landscape, Inc.1$25,85067Aug 29, 2012
Delta Fabrication1$19,69571Jun 25, 2020
Carniceria Mexico1$19,30820Jun 22, 2009
A & A Electric1$16,57912Jan 11, 2004
Topanga Car Wash1$14,51327May 11, 2008
Taqueria Los Altenos1$11,7714Jan 28, 2008
Red Carpet USA1$10,74222Sep 11, 2020
A Place for All Seasons1$8,0476Sep 30, 2017
Ivy Academia K1$7,7561Jan 31, 2014
Quality Collection Service, Inc.1$7,70319Nov 1, 2004
Topanga Hand Car Wash1$7,09116Oct 5, 2006
Oi Asian Fusion1$7,05418Jan 1, 2023
Canoga Park Hand Car Wash2$7,0167Jun 22, 2011
Micheal�s Burger1$6,5677Jun 12, 2024
Cash 2 U1$5,0575Feb 14, 2015

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202511$3661
202453$8,88721
202322$7,05418
202111$1,2001
202022$30,43793
201911$4,27031
201811$2,0323
201765$34,60613
201621$32,44020
201511$5,0575
201411$7,7561
201353$4,0786
201221$25,85067
201131$00
201033$7862
200944$49,04631
200844$33,30038
200763$53,63815
200622$42,60425
200564$63,25148
200422$24,28231

Your rights in Canoga Park

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Canoga Park 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.

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