Wage and hour cases in La Crescenta at a glance
Employers in La Crescenta account for 8 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (63%). Employers agreed to pay $101,568 in back wages to 166 workers, and $33,028 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 ($61,086), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($40,186), Construction ($296).
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8 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Termite & Pest Control | Feb 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crescenta Valley Car Wash, Inc. | Aug 1, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Syntax Builders | Oct 20, 2011 | 3 violations | $296 | 3 | 0 |
| Crescenta Valley Car Wash, Inc. | Oct 7, 2008 | 13 violations repeat | $15,185 | 9 | $4,208 |
| Sushi U.S.A. | Jun 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Song N Sons General Construction | Mar 20, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trinity Nursing Home Management, Inc. | Jul 5, 2007 | 134 violations repeat | $61,086 | 132 | $28,820 |
| Cresenta Valley Car Wash | Aug 5, 2005 | 23 violations | $25,001 | 22 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in La Crescenta
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Nursing Home Management, Inc. | 1 | $61,086 | 132 | Jul 5, 2007 |
| Cresenta Valley Car Wash | 1 | $25,001 | 22 | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Crescenta Valley Car Wash, Inc. | 2 | $15,185 | 9 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| Syntax Builders | 1 | $296 | 3 | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Song N Sons General Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Eastern Termite & Pest Control | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Sushi U.S.A. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 17, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $296 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | $15,185 | 9 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $61,086 | 132 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $25,001 | 22 |
Your rights in La Crescenta
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in La Crescenta 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.