Wage and hour cases in Cypress at a glance
Employers in Cypress account for 28 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 21 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $337,922 in back wages to 196 workers, and $11,754 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($95,408), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($82,671), Manufacturing ($56,321).
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28 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTP Modern Machine | Jul 18, 2025 | 35 violations repeat | $56,321 | 34 | $855 |
| US Postal Service United States Postal Service | Jul 11, 2024 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REEFTON GUEST HOMES | Mar 27, 2024 | 4 violations repeat | $73,476 | 2 | $1,372 |
| REEFTON GUEST HOMES | Feb 28, 2024 | 4 violations repeat | $17,318 | 3 | $2,058 |
| American Alliance Patrol, Inc. | Dec 10, 2022 | 3 violations | $5,139 | 1 | 0 |
| GFK Homehealth Care | Jun 23, 2021 | 2 violations | $920 | 0 | 0 |
| Cypress Police Department | May 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eminence Escrow, Inc | Jan 12, 2020 | 4 violations | $246 | 3 | 0 |
| Green Auto Spa | Mar 15, 2017 | 15 violations | $32,671 | 15 | 0 |
| Speedy Car Wash | May 16, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manhattan Beachwear Inc. | Apr 25, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Sep 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elizabeth Homes-Cypress | Apr 4, 2015 | 8 violations | $3,694 | 7 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco Cerritos Food Group, Inc. | Feb 28, 2015 | 17 violations | $10,019 | 16 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Aug 10, 2014 | 2 violations | $3,391 | 1 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Aug 10, 2014 | 2 violations | $1,461 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Apparel Hybrid Promotions, LLC | Mar 18, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Conductor Construction | Aug 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSI Professional Services Industry, Inc. | May 24, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cypress Car Wash | Feb 3, 2010 | 65 violations repeat | $50,000 | 32 | 0 |
| Kim's Mobile Mart | Sep 15, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee's Dental Ceramics, Inc. | Jul 18, 2008 | 6 violations repeat | $586 | 6 | $924 |
| Commercial Towing / Papas Auto Repair & Tires | Jul 13, 2008 | 15 violations repeat | $1,406 | 14 | $6,545 |
| McDonald's Dejon Enterprises | May 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Millennuim Roofing, Inc. | Oct 28, 2006 | 22 violations | $26,540 | 19 | 0 |
| California Liquor | Feb 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Coast Auto Insurance South Coast Auto Insurance & Marketing, Inc. | Feb 27, 2005 | 2 violations | $14,734 | 1 | 0 |
| Commercial Towing / Papa's Auto Service & Tir | Nov 2, 2002 | 41 violations repeat | $40,000 | 41 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Cypress
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REEFTON GUEST HOMES | 2 | $90,794 | 5 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| LTP Modern Machine | 1 | $56,321 | 34 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Cypress Car Wash | 1 | $50,000 | 32 | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Commercial Towing / Papa's Auto Service & Tir | 1 | $40,000 | 41 | Nov 2, 2002 |
| Green Auto Spa | 1 | $32,671 | 15 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| New Millennuim Roofing, Inc. | 1 | $26,540 | 19 | Oct 28, 2006 |
| South Coast Auto Insurance | 1 | $14,734 | 1 | Feb 27, 2005 |
| El Pollo Loco | 1 | $10,019 | 16 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| American Alliance Patrol, Inc. | 1 | $5,139 | 1 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | 2 | $4,852 | 2 | Aug 10, 2014 |
| Elizabeth Homes-Cypress | 1 | $3,694 | 7 | Apr 4, 2015 |
| Commercial Towing / Papas Auto Repair & Tires | 1 | $1,406 | 14 | Jul 13, 2008 |
| GFK Homehealth Care | 1 | $920 | 0 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Lee's Dental Ceramics, Inc. | 1 | $586 | 6 | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Eminence Escrow, Inc | 1 | $246 | 3 | Jan 12, 2020 |
| Manhattan Beachwear Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| US Postal Service | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| California Liquor | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 18, 2006 |
| Global Conductor Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Kim's Mobile Mart | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 15, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $56,321 | 34 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | $90,794 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $5,139 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | $920 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $246 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $32,671 | 15 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | $13,713 | 23 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $4,852 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | $50,000 | 32 |
| 2008 | 4 | 3 | $1,992 | 20 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $26,540 | 19 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $14,734 | 1 |
Your rights in Cypress
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Cypress 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.