Wage and hour cases in La Palma at a glance
Employers in La Palma account for 11 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8 of which found violations (73%). Employers agreed to pay $345,834 in back wages to 414 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($249,398), Accommodation and Food Services ($32,416), Finance and Insurance ($30,810).
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11 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua International Medical Group Joshua International Medical Group, A Profess | Dec 24, 2024 | 11 violations | $7,072 | 10 | 0 |
| Hand in Hand Home Care | Oct 15, 2019 | 267 violations | $242,326 | 266 | 0 |
| AppleCare Medical Management | Oct 10, 2016 | 12 violations repeat | $30,810 | 11 | 0 |
| AppleCare Medical Management | Jul 20, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiny Planet, Inc. / i2pros/ i2talent/ i2staff | Jul 31, 2013 | 3 violations | $12,496 | 2 | 0 |
| Friendly Franchise Corporation | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendly Maintenance | Aug 25, 2012 | 37 violations | $32,416 | 33 | 0 |
| LMC Security Solutions | Jan 29, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tidy Enterprise of CR, Inc | Aug 9, 2007 | 79 violations | $19,888 | 77 | 0 |
| R & M Pacific Rim, Inc. | Nov 7, 2005 | 15 violations | $826 | 15 | 0 |
| BP America Inc. Arco Facility No. 5912 | Sep 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in La Palma
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand Home Care | 1 | $242,326 | 266 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Friendly Maintenance | 1 | $32,416 | 33 | Aug 25, 2012 |
| AppleCare Medical Management | 2 | $30,810 | 11 | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Tidy Enterprise of CR, Inc | 1 | $19,888 | 77 | Aug 9, 2007 |
| Tiny Planet, Inc. / i2pros/ i2talent/ i2staff | 1 | $12,496 | 2 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Joshua International Medical Group | 1 | $7,072 | 10 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| R & M Pacific Rim, Inc. | 1 | $826 | 15 | Nov 7, 2005 |
| LMC Security Solutions | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 29, 2012 |
| BP America Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Friendly Franchise Corporation | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 20, 2013 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $7,072 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $242,326 | 266 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | $30,810 | 11 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | $12,496 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $32,416 | 33 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $19,888 | 77 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $826 | 15 |
Your rights in La Palma
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in La Palma 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.