Wage and hour cases in Irwindale at a glance
Employers in Irwindale account for 9 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 6 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $347,553 in back wages to 159 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 ($182,533), Construction ($70,783), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($68,558).
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9 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightview Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. | May 30, 2017 | 32 violations | $68,558 | 30 | 0 |
| Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. (MDCI) | Mar 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Paving Contractors, Inc. | Jan 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arco AM/PM | Nov 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Food, LLC | Jul 31, 2011 | 76 violations | $182,533 | 75 | 0 |
| Rong Cheng Trading, LLC | Jul 31, 2011 | 15 violations | $15,499 | 14 | 0 |
| Gano Excel Gano Excel USA Incorperated | May 3, 2011 | 33 violations | $3,045 | 33 | 0 |
| Western Paving Contractors, Inc. | Jun 15, 2010 | 7 violations | $70,783 | 6 | 0 |
| Decore-Ative Specialties | May 29, 2004 | 2 violations | $7,135 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Irwindale
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Food, LLC | 1 | $182,533 | 75 | Jul 31, 2011 |
| Western Paving Contractors, Inc. | 2 | $70,783 | 6 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Brightview | 1 | $68,558 | 30 | May 30, 2017 |
| Rong Cheng Trading, LLC | 1 | $15,499 | 14 | Jul 31, 2011 |
| Decore-Ative Specialties | 1 | $7,135 | 1 | May 29, 2004 |
| Gano Excel | 1 | $3,045 | 33 | May 3, 2011 |
| Arco AM/PM | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. (MDCI) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 8, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $68,558 | 30 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $201,077 | 122 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $70,783 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $7,135 | 1 |
Your rights in Irwindale
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Irwindale 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.