City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Chatsworth Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Chatsworth since 2004: 58 cases, $618,667 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 Chatsworth at a glance

Employers in Chatsworth account for 58 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 42 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $618,667 in back wages to 1,371 workers, and $16,220 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 Manufacturing ($262,724), Accommodation and Food Services ($152,230), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($51,873).

All cases, newest first

58 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Secura KeyMar 30, 202519 violations$46,988170
Round Table PizzaMay 31, 202414 violations000
Good Guard Security, Inc.Jan 12, 20241 violation000
Ralphs
Ralphs Grocery Company
Mar 18, 2022no violations found000
Good Guard Security, Inc.Dec 9, 20201 violation000
Max Scrap Metal & Recycling/Alexander ShvedovMay 11, 20185 violations repeat$22,42140
Valley Recycling CenterFeb 6, 201810 violations$8,42390
Prompt Machine ProductsDec 4, 2017no violations found000
Guardian National Security
Guardian Intergrated Security, Inc.
Nov 17, 2017no violations found000
GTA Auto BodyOct 26, 20173 violations$4,31530
Delta Building Services, Inc.Oct 1, 20174 violations$27420
Les Sisters Southern Kitchen & BBQSep 5, 2017no violations found000
Shield National SecurityAug 24, 20171 violation000
Moose LimitedMar 8, 201725 violations$22,814250
GreenPowerUSADec 29, 20151 violation$23,0001$5,000
Taco Bell Store
Century Fast Food, Inc.
Dec 15, 20152 violations$7310
Royal Dining Catering, Inc.Oct 25, 201591 violations$152,157900
Frameco Contracting, Inc.Jun 11, 201573 violations000
Acme Valley Security
Acme Valley Security Services, Inc.
Dec 16, 20144 violations$2,26330
Seamless FlooringOct 1, 2014no violations found000
BaronHR/ Royal DiningNov 1, 2013247 violations$45,8161230
Scrap Stop MetalsSep 20, 2013no violations found000
Excellent Recycling & Scrap MetalSep 18, 20131 violation000
Eli Industries, Inc.Sep 1, 201331 violations repeat$46,70030$11,220
Toes On the NoseFeb 20, 20131 violation000
Chatsworth Park Care CenterAug 14, 201258 violations$9,485580
Woodley PrintingJan 27, 20122 violations000
LA Creamery
Art of Ice Cream, Inc.
Jul 30, 20113 violations$1,40820
P4C GlobalJul 29, 201126 violations$13,464260
Unitone Imaging Supply CorpJan 6, 20111 violation000
Courtney Home Care ServicesOct 31, 2010no violations found000
Children Are Our Future, IncJun 15, 2010no violations found000
F.B. Production/Precise Die
F.B. Productions Inc./Precise Die and Coating
May 22, 201022 violations$19,913210
Stonepoint Car Wash
American Petrolium Enterprise, Inc
Apr 6, 2010no violations found000
Interactive Audiotext ServicesFeb 24, 2010no violations found000
Nestle USADec 15, 2008817 violations$126,2998160
Aerotek, Inc./Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 200851 violations$687500
Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 200818 violations$90170
Prana CenterOct 19, 20086 violations$36450
Leslies Poolmart
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.
Sep 30, 20084 violations$2,55820
Od InternationalMar 18, 200815 violations$6,326140
M & M CNC Machine Repair Services, Inc.Mar 6, 200818 violations$23,072180
J.P.S. Surface Solutions
J.P.S. Surface Solutions/J. & S. Floors
May 21, 2007no violations found000
Ron Robert
Vincenzo's Pizza Chatsworth
Mar 1, 2007no violations found000
Dealers ServicesFeb 3, 20077 violations$8,38830
Goalie Entertainment
Goalie Entertainment Holdings, Inc
Oct 3, 2006no violations found000
Nature CreationJun 20, 20061 violation000
Quality Shutters
Quality Shutters Finish, Inc.
Oct 3, 2005no violations found000
Styl-N ConstructionDec 7, 2004no violations found000
Marcia Originals Inc.Dec 2, 20041 violation000
Washington MutualNov 1, 2004no violations found000
We The People
We The People Legal Document Service of Chats
Aug 31, 200410 violations$3,01780
Specialty Merchandise Corp.Jul 20, 20042 violations$1,22810
San Fernando Valley Pallet Co., Inc.Jul 14, 200413 violations$22,044120
Work Training Programs, Inc.Mar 22, 20042 violations$1810
Advance Cosmetics Research LaboratoriesJan 1, 200411 violations$5,06290
SIFA Infotech, Inc.Dec 27, 20039 violations000
Metal Chem, IncFeb 4, 200271 violations000

Largest back-wage records in Chatsworth

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Royal Dining Catering, Inc.1$152,15790Oct 25, 2015
Nestle USA1$126,299816Dec 15, 2008
Secura Key1$46,98817Mar 30, 2025
Eli Industries, Inc.1$46,70030Sep 1, 2013
BaronHR/ Royal Dining1$45,816123Nov 1, 2013
M & M CNC Machine Repair Services, Inc.1$23,07218Mar 6, 2008
GreenPowerUSA1$23,0001Dec 29, 2015
Moose Limited1$22,81425Mar 8, 2017
Max Scrap Metal & Recycling/Alexander Shvedov1$22,4214May 11, 2018
San Fernando Valley Pallet Co., Inc.1$22,04412Jul 14, 2004
F.B. Production/Precise Die1$19,91321May 22, 2010
P4C Global1$13,46426Jul 29, 2011
Chatsworth Park Care Center1$9,48558Aug 14, 2012
Valley Recycling Center1$8,4239Feb 6, 2018
Dealers Services1$8,3883Feb 3, 2007
Od International1$6,32614Mar 18, 2008
Advance Cosmetics Research Laboratories1$5,0629Jan 1, 2004
GTA Auto Body1$4,3153Oct 26, 2017
We The People1$3,0178Aug 31, 2004
Leslies Poolmart1$2,5582Sep 30, 2008

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202511$46,98817
202422$00
202210$00
202011$00
201822$30,84413
201774$27,40330
201544$175,23092
201421$2,2633
201354$92,516153
201222$9,48558
201133$14,87228
201051$19,91321
200877$159,396922
200731$8,3883
200621$00
200510$00
200486$31,36931

Your rights in Chatsworth

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