City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Glendale Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Glendale since 2004: 136 cases, $5,587,969 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 Glendale at a glance

Employers in Glendale account for 136 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 105 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $5,587,969 in back wages to 7,311 workers, and $141,153 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $61,465 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($2,775,989), Transportation and Warehousing ($799,540), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($659,251).

All cases, newest first

136 cases, page 1 of 2.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Vegas Seafood BuffetFeb 11, 202655 violations$44,02754$6,467
VolconJan 27, 20266 violations repeat$17,4385$1,710
J3 EnterpriseApr 27, 2025241 violations$41,5781200
Toasted BunApr 8, 202518 violations repeat$36,030150
Grant Serenity Homes, IncFeb 7, 20251 violation000
Stila Style LLCOct 10, 2024no violations found000
Service TitanAug 6, 20243 violations$2,40010
Hero Home HealthJul 29, 20242 violations000
Distinguished Care Home Health, Inc.Dec 1, 20233 violations$1,67920
CISS Security
CI Security Specialists, Inc.
Jul 5, 20231 violation$26110
G 1 Towing
G1 Towing California, Inc.
Dec 18, 2022131 violations$764,863440
Super Fantasy LandOct 16, 20203 violations$96310
Beyond Home CareJul 21, 20201 violation000
SGS Security
Sterling General Security Services, Inc.
Jul 2, 202082 violations repeat$120,34681$67,230
Wetzel's Pretzels
Reddy Franchise Group Inc.
Nov 25, 20191 violation00$1,842
California Offset Printers, Inc.Nov 10, 20194 violations$8,92030
No Place Like Home for Golden Ages, LLCSep 27, 2019no violations found000
AssignCorp
Assign Corporation
Nov 16, 20181 violation$48,19310
New Look Skin CenterOct 3, 20182 violations repeat$11710
Glen Park At Glendale - Boynton St.Feb 28, 201837 violations$2,366360
Glen Park At Mariposa
Glen Park At Glendale - Mariposa St.
Feb 28, 201819 violations$1,162180
Westside Metal RecyclingFeb 17, 20182 violations$1,62510
Western Drug MedicalFeb 7, 2018no violations found000
Porto's BakeryDec 8, 2017no violations found000
PS Business ParksNov 22, 2017no violations found000
Allwest Nursing Services, Inc.Nov 17, 201746 violations$53,143420
Bicol Express Filipino Fast FoodOct 8, 201711 violations$8,17070
Popeye's ChickenSep 14, 20171 violation$2210
City Wide Transportation Inc.Jun 13, 20172 violations$91420
Care Line Transportation, Inc.Jun 13, 20171 violation000
The Campbell CenterApr 21, 2017no violations found000
Royal Non-Emergency Med. Transportation Inc.Apr 19, 20175 violations$23,85040
Econo LodgeApr 14, 2017no violations found000
e-Word SolutionNov 13, 20168 violations$1,34670
Sierra Del Oro
Sierra Land Group Inc.
Aug 2, 201615 violations$1,90211$19,311
Rmen
Maternite Design Corp.
Apr 20, 20161 violation000
V Protection ServicesMar 31, 201615 violations$4,82630
Waba grill
BKE Enterprises, Inc.
Mar 30, 20163 violations$1,0742$1,550
PLDT US Mobility LLC/Smart World MobileFeb 25, 201610 violations$3,176100
Carousel Restaurant
Tcholakian Enterprises Inc.
Nov 10, 2015no violations found000
YP.COMOct 15, 20156 violations$3,28050
Arko Foods International IncFeb 12, 201551 violations$89,847490
Windsor
Southern California Presbyterian Homes
Feb 12, 20154 violations$23,83130
AA Electric & PlumbingJan 25, 201544 violations$245,389190
Mrs. Appletree BakeryJan 22, 2015no violations found000
Agoura Advanced DentistryJan 8, 20153 violations$2,28820
Victoria's Tacos
Maria V Romero-Sandoval
Oct 24, 2014no violations found000
Joon Shabu ShabuOct 2, 20145 violations$24840
Valley Plumbing & RooterJul 1, 201410 violations000
Apple One Employment ServicesMay 22, 20142 violations$7,73410
NoypitzApr 17, 201442 violations$54,778310
Ralphs
Ralphs Grocery Company, Inc.
Mar 18, 201421 violations000
Emerald Assisted Living FacilityFeb 14, 201450 violations$19,486280
Glendale EscrowSep 13, 20132 violations$11310
HVS PlumbingAug 3, 201310 violations$110,34030
AJR Trucking, Inc.Jul 1, 201325 violations$34,677180
GAR Services (Glendale Assc. for the RetardedMay 9, 20136 violations$160
Chandler Convalescent Hospital
Central Convalescent Hospital of Glendale, In
Apr 28, 201341 violations repeat$3,39940$2,200
ABC Chinese & Japanese FoodMar 4, 20131 violation000
Woodleigh ClothingFeb 11, 20131 violation000
Alpha Clothing
Rafik Torosyan, Sole Proprietor
Feb 9, 20131 violation000
Kyoto Seafood BuffetDec 18, 201214 violations$42,665130
Recom, Inc.Dec 17, 2012no violations found000
New Look Skin CenterDec 7, 2012128 violations repeat000
Bank of America
Bank of America Corporation
Dec 4, 2012no violations found000
Max's Restaurant of ManilaOct 2, 2012no violations found000
India's Flavor
Glory Services and Traders Inc
Aug 1, 20121 violation000
Firestone Complete Auto CareJul 10, 2012no violations found000
America's Tire Co
Southern California Discount Tire Co, Inc.
Jul 9, 2012no violations found000
Barrio Fiesta of ManilaJun 18, 2012no violations found000
La CabanitaJun 14, 20123 violations$65030
Chi Dynasty
Chi Dynasty Glendale LLC
Jun 12, 20124 violations$2,87430
Skaf's Lebanese CusineMay 25, 20121 violation000
Acapulco TiresMay 24, 2012no violations found000
Rahac
Rahac Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Feb 24, 201214 violations$15,825100
Paradise Pastry & CafeFeb 20, 20122 violations$38910
Pho Citi - West HollywoodFeb 15, 201215 violations$24,182140
Auntie Anne's GlendaleDec 1, 2011no violations found000
Glendale Zankou, Inc.Oct 15, 201117 violations$55,687160
Glenoaks Zankou, Inc.Oct 15, 201115 violations$39,138140
Mansour DentalAug 18, 20118 violations$4,87880
AsesalNov 8, 2010no violations found000
Dr. Meserkhani, D.D.S.Sep 14, 20102 violations$24210
Gateway Animal HospitalMay 21, 201010 violations$16,29290
Salo Salo
Salo Salo, Grill LLC
Mar 16, 20103 violations$41310
Wow Bento RollFeb 1, 201014 violations$29,297130
Yellowpages.comJul 28, 2009no violations found000
Q.Q. Buffet & GrillJul 10, 200923 violations$30,000150
Balita Media Inc.Jun 24, 2009no violations found000
Thai Original BBQ
Thai Original BBW #10 Inc.
May 18, 20091 violation000
Cars On BroadwayMar 9, 200931 violations$36,60000
Dr. Marilyn Cheng-Torres, DDS
Dr. Marilyn Cheng-Torres, DMD, A Prof. Corp.
Jan 1, 20094 violations$3,66430
Royal Palms Convalescent Hospital, Inc.Dec 20, 2008no violations found000
Nestle USADec 15, 20082,857 violations$2,750,8402,8560
Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 2008579 violations$107,0775780
Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 20081,907 violations$35,9681,9040
CBS / Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 2008734 violations$7,9387330
Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods CompanyDec 15, 200842 violations$4,837410
San Francis Imports, IncOct 27, 20083 violations repeat$1,0722$748
Glendale Adventist Medical CenterJul 10, 20081 violation$1,04810

Largest back-wage records in Glendale

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Nestle USA1$2,750,8402,856Dec 15, 2008
G 1 Towing1$764,86344Dec 18, 2022
Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance2$325,00051Jun 1, 2007
AA Electric & Plumbing1$245,38919Jan 25, 2015
Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods Company3$147,8822,523Dec 15, 2008
SGS Security1$120,34681Jul 2, 2020
HVS Plumbing1$110,3403Aug 3, 2013
Arko Foods International Inc1$89,84749Feb 12, 2015
Glendale Zankou, Inc.1$55,68716Oct 15, 2011
Noypitz1$54,77831Apr 17, 2014
Allwest Nursing Services, Inc.1$53,14342Nov 17, 2017
AssignCorp1$48,1931Nov 16, 2018
Royal Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Inc.1$45,62854Jul 21, 2005
Royal Palms Convalescent Hospital, Inc.2$44,70249Dec 20, 2008
Vegas Seafood Buffet1$44,02754Feb 11, 2026
Kyoto Seafood Buffet1$42,66513Dec 18, 2012
J3 Enterprise1$41,578120Apr 27, 2025
Glenoaks Zankou, Inc.1$39,13814Oct 15, 2011
Cars On Broadway1$36,6000Mar 9, 2009
Manila Good-Ha Glendale1$36,53716Jun 12, 2005

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202622$61,46559
202533$77,608135
202432$2,4001
202322$1,9403
202211$764,86344
202033$121,30982
201932$8,9203
201865$53,46357
2017106$86,09956
201666$12,32433
201575$364,63578
201476$82,24664
201388$148,53068
2012169$86,58544
201143$99,70338
201054$46,24424
200964$70,26418
2008128$2,908,7806,115
200765$15,2589
200687$36,42214
2005109$497,408210
200464$41,503156

Your rights in Glendale

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

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