Wage and hour cases in Commerce at a glance
Employers in Commerce account for 18 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 12 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $13,228 in back wages to 13 workers, and $0 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 Transportation and Warehousing ($11,086), Health Care and Social Assistance ($2,142), Manufacturing ($0).
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18 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKECHERS Factory Outlet | Jun 13, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alliance Apparel, Inc DBA Blue Heaven | Mar 14, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacer Pacer Cartage, Inc. | Nov 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Image Apparel, Inc. | Oct 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrapper Just For Wraps, Inc. | Apr 17, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ozzie's Diner | Mar 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacesetter Fabrics LLC | Mar 17, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lauren Moshi | Mar 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Jul 11, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Screen Passion, Inc. | Jun 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe's Jeans, Inc. | Nov 5, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soo Hoo Customs Broker | Sep 22, 2010 | 2 violations | $9,163 | 1 | 0 |
| Tour Coach Screamline Investment Corporation | Jul 4, 2010 | 2 violations | $1,923 | 1 | 0 |
| Adolescent Growth, Inc. | Jun 16, 2009 | 12 violations | $2,142 | 11 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Feb 13, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Flirt | Dec 18, 2002 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zacky Farms, LLC | Mar 6, 2000 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Commerce
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Hoo Customs Broker | 1 | $9,163 | 1 | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Adolescent Growth, Inc. | 1 | $2,142 | 11 | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Tour Coach | 1 | $1,923 | 1 | Jul 4, 2010 |
| Color Image Apparel, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 13, 2005 |
| Pacesetter Fabrics LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Alliance Apparel, Inc DBA Blue Heaven | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Joe's Jeans, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Wrapper | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Big Flirt | 1 | $0 | 0 | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Lauren Moshi | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Pacer | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Connected Apparel Company | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Ozzie's Diner | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 27, 2012 |
| SKECHERS Factory Outlet | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Zacky Farms, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 6, 2000 |
| Screen Passion, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 15, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $11,086 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $2,142 | 11 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Commerce
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Commerce 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.