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).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto's Bakery | May 30, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Forever Twenty One | Apr 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendale Car Wash Glendale Colorado Investment Car Wash Inc. | Mar 24, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pollo Campero Glendale Galleria | Jan 25, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glen Oaks Convalescent Hospital | Dec 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steamer Cleaners Manuelian Enterprises, Inc. | Nov 14, 2007 | 5 violations | $6,566 | 4 | 0 |
| Best Brand Tires Best Brand Tire & Automotive Center Inc | Oct 29, 2007 | 2 violations | $1,765 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Electric & Power Inc. | Jul 28, 2007 | 7 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance | Jun 1, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AMCO Fire and Plumbing, Co. | May 20, 2007 | 6 violations | $6,927 | 5 | 0 |
| Insurance Brokers of California, Inc. | Dec 10, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.L. Moe Co., Inc | Sep 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Landscaping | Jul 25, 2006 | 5 violations | $2,340 | 2 | 0 |
| Big Fish Bar and Grill | May 29, 2006 | 1 violation | $324 | 1 | 0 |
| National Fire Systems & Services | Apr 18, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.A.A. Custom Metal & Iron Work | Mar 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Glendale | Mar 14, 2006 | 29 violations | 0 | 0 | $37,455 |
| House of Joy (Hueny-Rae-Gale) | Jan 24, 2006 | 23 violations | $33,758 | 11 | 0 |
| Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance | Nov 30, 2005 | 80 violations | $325,000 | 51 | 0 |
| Mission: Renaissance | Nov 23, 2005 | 14 violations | $6,152 | 13 | 0 |
| California Offset Printer California Offset Printer Corporation | Oct 9, 2005 | 5 violations | $11,052 | 5 | 0 |
| Victor Royale Adult Residential Living | Aug 15, 2005 | 8 violations | $5,103 | 7 | 0 |
| KO-Z KO-Z | Aug 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | Jul 21, 2005 | 54 violations | $45,628 | 54 | 0 |
| Royal Palms Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | Jul 21, 2005 | 49 violations | $44,702 | 49 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha Glendale Manila Good-Ha SA Glendale, Inc | Jun 12, 2005 | 17 violations | $36,537 | 16 | 0 |
| VMSI, Inc. Vascular Multispecialty, Inc. | Jun 3, 2005 | 7 violations | $11,874 | 6 | 0 |
| Allen's Warehouse Auto Parts | Jun 1, 2005 | 10 violations | $11,360 | 9 | 0 |
| Olive Apparel, Inc. | Dec 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Convalescent Hospital Central Convalescent Hosp of Glendale, Inc. | Oct 31, 2004 | 76 violations | $21,299 | 75 | 0 |
| Glen Oaks Convalescent Hospital | Oct 31, 2004 | 73 violations | $14,913 | 72 | 0 |
| Janitorial Carpet Maintenance | Oct 28, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA GOCCIA EXPRESS | Aug 31, 2004 | 4 violations | $114 | 3 | 0 |
| SIDEFFECTS OF CALIFORNIA | Aug 20, 2004 | 6 violations | $5,177 | 6 | 0 |
| House Cleaning Specialists | Sep 11, 2003 | 19 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gen Korean BBQ House | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Glendale
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle USA | 1 | $2,750,840 | 2,856 | Dec 15, 2008 |
| G 1 Towing | 1 | $764,863 | 44 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance | 2 | $325,000 | 51 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| AA Electric & Plumbing | 1 | $245,389 | 19 | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Adecco / Nestle Prepared Foods Company | 3 | $147,882 | 2,523 | Dec 15, 2008 |
| SGS Security | 1 | $120,346 | 81 | Jul 2, 2020 |
| HVS Plumbing | 1 | $110,340 | 3 | Aug 3, 2013 |
| Arko Foods International Inc | 1 | $89,847 | 49 | Feb 12, 2015 |
| Glendale Zankou, Inc. | 1 | $55,687 | 16 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Noypitz | 1 | $54,778 | 31 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Allwest Nursing Services, Inc. | 1 | $53,143 | 42 | Nov 17, 2017 |
| AssignCorp | 1 | $48,193 | 1 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Royal Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | 1 | $45,628 | 54 | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Royal Palms Convalescent Hospital, Inc. | 2 | $44,702 | 49 | Dec 20, 2008 |
| Vegas Seafood Buffet | 1 | $44,027 | 54 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Kyoto Seafood Buffet | 1 | $42,665 | 13 | Dec 18, 2012 |
| J3 Enterprise | 1 | $41,578 | 120 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| Glenoaks Zankou, Inc. | 1 | $39,138 | 14 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Cars On Broadway | 1 | $36,600 | 0 | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Manila Good-Ha Glendale | 1 | $36,537 | 16 | Jun 12, 2005 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $61,465 | 59 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | $77,608 | 135 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | $2,400 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $1,940 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $764,863 | 44 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | $121,309 | 82 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | $8,920 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 5 | $53,463 | 57 |
| 2017 | 10 | 6 | $86,099 | 56 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | $12,324 | 33 |
| 2015 | 7 | 5 | $364,635 | 78 |
| 2014 | 7 | 6 | $82,246 | 64 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 | $148,530 | 68 |
| 2012 | 16 | 9 | $86,585 | 44 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $99,703 | 38 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | $46,244 | 24 |
| 2009 | 6 | 4 | $70,264 | 18 |
| 2008 | 12 | 8 | $2,908,780 | 6,115 |
| 2007 | 6 | 5 | $15,258 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 | 7 | $36,422 | 14 |
| 2005 | 10 | 9 | $497,408 | 210 |
| 2004 | 6 | 4 | $41,503 | 156 |
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.