Wage and hour cases in Downey at a glance
Employers in Downey account for 65 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 42 of which found violations (65%). Employers agreed to pay $1,295,753 in back wages to 724 workers, and $65,026 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($847,200), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($168,821), Construction ($122,640).
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65 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Corral #2668/Downey | Jul 12, 2026 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakewood Healthcare Center The Healthcare Center of Downey, LLC. | Aug 8, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nurture Home Care Corp. | Mar 3, 2024 | 14 violations repeat | $48,485 | 13 | $8,330 |
| Nurture at Adwen LLC | Mar 3, 2024 | 13 violations repeat | $38,055 | 12 | $6,664 |
| Mariscos Choi | Oct 15, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Value Painting Inc. | May 9, 2023 | 6 violations repeat | $14,160 | 5 | $3,325 |
| Hard Passion GT, Inc | Jul 22, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,596 | 1 | 0 |
| Michaels Arts and Crafts Store | May 18, 2021 | 1 violation | $240 | 1 | 0 |
| Southeast Patrol Southeast Patrol - Sole Proprietorship | Apr 4, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa John Car Wash | Oct 15, 2020 | 18 violations | $20,526 | 16 | 0 |
| L.A County Probation Dept. Los Angeles County Probation Department | Jul 14, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollister Co. | Jan 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King Cornerstone Network, Inc. | Nov 15, 2019 | 210 violations | $1,342 | 9 | 0 |
| CPL Express | Jun 2, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brookfield Care Center The Healthcare Center of Downey, LLC, | Jan 23, 2019 | 5 violations | $5,272 | 4 | 0 |
| RNs 2 Go | Dec 16, 2018 | 1 violation | $522 | 1 | 0 |
| County of Los Angeles, Probation Department | Dec 11, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AD Improvements | Aug 15, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brizuela Trucking | Apr 30, 2018 | 32 violations | $83,403 | 15 | 0 |
| C-H Community Living Residential Facility | Apr 25, 2018 | 9 violations repeat | $3,154 | 7 | $3,031 |
| Thorpe Development West | Oct 23, 2017 | 72 violations | $108,480 | 47 | 0 |
| Medinas Protective Services | Aug 3, 2017 | 36 violations | $168,299 | 36 | 0 |
| Bailey care Home | Jul 28, 2016 | 8 violations | $1,100 | 7 | 0 |
| Choices R Us, Inc. | Feb 15, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southeast Industries The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties | Jan 12, 2015 | 161 violations | $14,087 | 161 | 0 |
| Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Cen | Sep 3, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County of Los Angeles, Probation Department | Jun 10, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C-H Community Living Residential Facility | Mar 31, 2014 | 7 violations | $28,088 | 6 | 0 |
| Universal Molding Universal Molding Extrusion Company | Nov 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sameday Insurance Services Inc. | Aug 18, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,315 | 3 | 0 |
| Downey Hand Car Wash | Jun 9, 2013 | 4 violations | $934 | 3 | 0 |
| Skyline Security Skyline Security Management, Inc. | May 30, 2013 | 58 violations repeat | $18,038 | 58 | $5,423 |
| Del Taco SoCal Restaurants, LLC. | May 13, 2013 | 13 violations | $2,658 | 13 | 0 |
| Choices R Us, Inc. | Feb 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Probation | Feb 1, 2013 | 100,001 violations | $760 | 1 | 0 |
| Honda World | Jan 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. County Office of Education | Nov 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jr.'s Auto Detail | Oct 15, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Community Liquor | May 29, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EHC Private Duty Nursing | Jun 16, 2011 | 109 violations | $654,082 | 108 | 0 |
| Value Painting Inc. | Apr 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamayu, Inc. (Kyoto Sushi) | Sep 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Downey Supermarket | May 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Downey Retirement Center | Oct 31, 2009 | 32 violations | $13,176 | 32 | 0 |
| United Medical Imaging (UMI) | Aug 18, 2009 | 5 violations | $777 | 4 | 0 |
| Lakewood Park Health Center Mental Health Convalescent Services Inc. | Jul 21, 2009 | 86 violations | $16,490 | 85 | 0 |
| Parking Company of America | Nov 26, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADT Transportation | Nov 4, 2008 | 27 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Country Inn of Downey | Aug 26, 2008 | 18 violations | $13,035 | 15 | 0 |
| Luis Gonzalez | Aug 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norms Restaurant | May 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Company of America, Management LLC | Feb 26, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Probation Department | Jul 1, 2007 | 17 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEAACA South East Area Animal Control Authorities | May 20, 2007 | 13 violations | $1,558 | 12 | 0 |
| Little John's Bodyworks | Apr 21, 2007 | 7 violations | $5,096 | 6 | 0 |
| Downey Sto Downey Stox, Inc. | Apr 7, 2007 | 23 violations | $3,614 | 21 | $743 |
| Pepes Restaurant | Apr 3, 2007 | 3 violations | $8,753 | 2 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzel (Downey) | Mar 14, 2006 | 31 violations | 0 | 0 | $37,510 |
| Family Dental Center Gholdoian Corp.; G. Gholoian D.D.S., Inc. | Feb 26, 2006 | 17 violations | $11,399 | 16 | 0 |
| Parking Company of America | Feb 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Consultant Association, Inc. | Dec 12, 2005 | 2 violations | $180 | 1 | 0 |
| Daiohs First Choice Services | Sep 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Khan's Stonewood | Jul 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Select Financial Solutions | May 28, 2005 | 2 violations | $241 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodarte's Trucking Inc | Apr 6, 2005 | 4 violations | $6,838 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Downey
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHC Private Duty Nursing | 1 | $654,082 | 108 | Jun 16, 2011 |
| Medinas Protective Services | 1 | $168,299 | 36 | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Thorpe Development West | 1 | $108,480 | 47 | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Brizuela Trucking | 1 | $83,403 | 15 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Nurture Home Care Corp. | 1 | $48,485 | 13 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| Nurture at Adwen LLC | 1 | $38,055 | 12 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| C-H Community Living Residential Facility | 2 | $31,242 | 13 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Papa John Car Wash | 1 | $20,526 | 16 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Skyline Security | 1 | $18,038 | 58 | May 30, 2013 |
| Lakewood Park Health Center | 1 | $16,490 | 85 | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Value Painting Inc. | 2 | $14,160 | 5 | May 9, 2023 |
| Southeast Industries | 1 | $14,087 | 161 | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Downey Retirement Center | 1 | $13,176 | 32 | Oct 31, 2009 |
| Country Inn of Downey | 1 | $13,035 | 15 | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Family Dental Center | 1 | $11,399 | 16 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| Pepes Restaurant | 1 | $8,753 | 2 | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Rodarte's Trucking Inc | 1 | $6,838 | 2 | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Brookfield Care Center | 1 | $5,272 | 4 | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Little John's Bodyworks | 1 | $5,096 | 6 | Apr 21, 2007 |
| Downey Sto | 1 | $3,614 | 21 | Apr 7, 2007 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | $86,540 | 25 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | $14,160 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $1,596 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | $240 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | $20,526 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | $6,614 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | $87,079 | 23 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $276,779 | 83 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | $1,100 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $14,087 | 161 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | $28,088 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 | 5 | $23,705 | 78 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | $654,082 | 108 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | $30,443 | 121 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 | $13,035 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 | $19,021 | 41 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | $11,399 | 16 |
| 2005 | 5 | 3 | $7,259 | 4 |
Your rights in Downey
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Downey 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. Our Downey employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.