Wage and hour cases in La Puente at a glance
Employers in La Puente account for 110 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 74 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $1,222,135 in back wages to 1,358 workers, and $144,054 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $3,334 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($631,209), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($122,500), Construction ($105,028).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Auto West Covina | Feb 28, 2026 | 2 violations repeat | $3,334 | 2 | $704 |
| Shuntong H Express, Inc | Jun 15, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fit Guard Services | Feb 18, 2025 | 68 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bentley Mills | Nov 6, 2023 | 3 violations | $39 | 1 | 0 |
| Leyen Food | Sep 28, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Super Market | Dec 19, 2022 | 21 violations repeat | $2,093 | 20 | $2,374 |
| Leyen Food | Aug 5, 2022 | 56 violations repeat | $122,500 | 55 | $25,000 |
| El Marinero Mexican Restaurant | Jul 19, 2022 | 2 violations | $2,983 | 1 | 0 |
| Doublz Doublz Lap Inc. | Jun 5, 2021 | 19 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $13,285 |
| Pizza Hut AMERICAN WEST RESTAURANT GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC | Nov 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Puente Car Wash La Puente Car Wash and Quick Lube, Inc. | Sep 25, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARCO Sierra Foods, Inc. | Aug 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thrifty Gas | Aug 19, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP Poultry, Inc. dba TL Foods, Inc. | Jun 14, 2020 | 70 violations repeat | $155,759 | 68 | $20,000 |
| Dean Foods Dairy Alta-Dena Certified Dairy, LLC | May 27, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innovative Rehabilitation Services | Jan 27, 2020 | 203 violations | $21,519 | 200 | 0 |
| Taco Del Rio | Oct 22, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carloops Car Wash & Lube Center | Sep 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Golden Triangle Enterprises, LLC | Jul 20, 2019 | 10 violations | $12,718 | 8 | 0 |
| Sincere Orient Food Company Sincere Oriental Commerial Corporation | Jul 10, 2019 | 4 violations | $17,449 | 3 | 0 |
| Leyen Food | Jun 10, 2019 | 79 violations repeat | $47,778 | 78 | $25,194 |
| Kevin Truong KP Poultry Inc. And Kevin Truong Only | Dec 29, 2018 | 104 violations | $100,000 | 103 | 0 |
| APK Logistics Aid Postal Key, Inc. | Oct 9, 2018 | 29 violations repeat | $22,524 | 17 | 0 |
| Crazy Rock' N Sushi | Sep 6, 2018 | 2 violations | $438 | 1 | 0 |
| Tasty Choice Tasty Choice, Gen. Ptr. | Aug 24, 2018 | 15 violations | $33,180 | 14 | 0 |
| Home Accent Pillows | May 27, 2018 | 4 violations | $1,106 | 3 | 0 |
| The Exclusive Poultry Company | May 21, 2018 | 18 violations | $18,838 | 16 | 0 |
| Carmel Family Home | Feb 2, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominos Pizza M. Lehmann Enterprise | Dec 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. | Dec 19, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Church's Chicken | Dec 18, 2017 | 1 violation | $580 | 1 | 0 |
| Centric Parts | Dec 6, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JCCH, Inc New Kim Tar Restaurant | Oct 13, 2017 | 7 violations | $9,692 | 6 | 0 |
| Bob's Towing Safeway Towing Services, Inc. | Sep 15, 2017 | 24 violations | $17,330 | 13 | 0 |
| Frank and Adam Apparel LLC | Aug 4, 2017 | 6 violations | $7,085 | 5 | 0 |
| California Safety Patrol | Mar 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobs Burgers | Feb 23, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,175 | 1 | 0 |
| Seaquest Seafood Corporation | Jul 28, 2016 | 9 violations | $4,571 | 8 | 0 |
| AM Recycling | Jul 28, 2016 | 2 violations | $1,836 | 1 | 0 |
| RDV Construction, Inc | Jun 18, 2016 | 118 violations | $18,481 | 110 | 0 |
| Waba grill WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation | Mar 22, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Mar 14, 2016 | 6 violations | $1,446 | 6 | 0 |
| Felipe Garcia Gonzalez / Temp Air System | Feb 29, 2016 | 20 violations | $61,410 | 19 | 0 |
| LA Splash Cosmetics | Oct 28, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonoco Sonoco Products Company | Jun 9, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Gabriel Valley Training Center San Gabriel Valley Training Center and worksh | Apr 23, 2015 | 271 violations | $6,000 | 268 | 0 |
| Seven Bros Enterprises, Inc. | Feb 15, 2015 | 64 violations repeat | $31,887 | 63 | 0 |
| Southern California Environmental | Feb 7, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $1,590 | 4 | $462 |
| Everprint International Inc. | Jul 19, 2013 | 6 violations repeat | $2,661 | 5 | $1,540 |
| Crystal Garment Fashion, Inc. | Jul 3, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kellwood Company | Jun 14, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monarch Container Line | Jan 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maya Tree Service | Jan 22, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garment Alliance Michael Reynoso - Sole Proprietorship | Dec 12, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charades | Nov 30, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ya Ya Creations | Nov 8, 2012 | 43 violations repeat | $64,929 | 41 | $15,334 |
| Doublz of La Puente | Aug 23, 2012 | 7 violations | $282 | 3 | 0 |
| Yum Yum Donuts Yum Yum Donuts Shops, Inc. | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basset Auto Wreckers Bassett Auto Wreckers, Inc. | Mar 2, 2012 | 17 violations repeat | $7,595 | 12 | $3,696 |
| California Magdesians | Dec 31, 2011 | 22 violations | $167,038 | 18 | 0 |
| Southern California Environmental | Sep 11, 2011 | 6 violations repeat | $5,559 | 5 | $1,925 |
| Amar Car Wash | Sep 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flying Tiger Express | Aug 7, 2011 | 4 violations | $3,486 | 3 | 0 |
| E & R Poultry, Inc. | May 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Family Thrifty | Apr 1, 2011 | 15 violations | $5,574 | 14 | 0 |
| United Family Thrifty | Apr 1, 2011 | 6 violations | $1,998 | 5 | 0 |
| Altrends Inc. | Mar 15, 2011 | 8 violations | $20,418 | 6 | 0 |
| Drissi Manufacturing | Jan 27, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sincere Orient Food Company | Dec 20, 2010 | 29 violations repeat | $66,540 | 28 | $30,800 |
| Car Loops Car Wash One Source Global Technology Inc. | Sep 2, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Godoy Pallets, Inc. | Jan 25, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co., Inc. | Jan 25, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Pallets Mission Woodworks, Inc. | Jan 24, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amy's Pallets | Jan 24, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Coast Pallets | Jan 19, 2010 | 2 violations | $4,419 | 1 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service | Jan 3, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oak Tree Enviromental Oak Tree Construction Services | Dec 26, 2009 | 11 violations | $4,719 | 10 | 0 |
| Brighton Collectibles Inc. | Aug 13, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Group, Inc. | May 24, 2009 | 44 violations repeat | $83,135 | 38 | 0 |
| PHFE | May 20, 2009 | 30 violations | $10,670 | 20 | 0 |
| Valley Chevron | Feb 28, 2009 | 2 violations | $832 | 1 | 0 |
| Yum Yum Donuts Yum Yum Donuts Shops Inc | Feb 22, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,980 |
| Charades | Jan 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds J P Management Corp | Jan 3, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CKS Investments Inc. | Aug 27, 2008 | 4 violations | $7,544 | 4 | 0 |
| Four Truckers, Inc. | Aug 21, 2008 | 8 violations | $18,218 | 7 | 0 |
| Charades | Aug 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everest College Everest College City of Industry | Jul 10, 2008 | 9 violations repeat | $1,132 | 8 | $1,760 |
| Innovative Rehabilitation Services Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | May 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newpoint Management New Point Management, LLC. | Apr 29, 2008 | 10 violations | $1,011 | 10 | 0 |
| Smart & Final Stores LLC. | Mar 10, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T & C Fashion | Aug 8, 2007 | 3 violations | $187 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Jack In the Box Eastern Division LP | Apr 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nipha Fashions | Dec 13, 2006 | 10 violations | $14,190 | 9 | 0 |
| Iniguez Trucking, Inc. | Sep 9, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amar Shell Gas Station | Jul 18, 2006 | 9 violations | $952 | 8 | 0 |
| Seventy Two, Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bier Fashion Inc | Apr 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunkist & Amar Car Wash, Inc. | Feb 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balga, Inc. | Feb 13, 2006 | 5 violations | $3,347 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in La Puente
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyen Food | 3 | $170,278 | 133 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| California Magdesians | 1 | $167,038 | 18 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| KP Poultry, Inc. dba TL Foods, Inc. | 1 | $155,759 | 68 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Kevin Truong | 1 | $100,000 | 103 | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Sincere Orient Food Company | 2 | $83,989 | 31 | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Edward Group, Inc. | 1 | $83,135 | 38 | May 24, 2009 |
| Ya Ya Creations | 1 | $64,929 | 41 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Felipe Garcia Gonzalez / Temp Air System | 1 | $61,410 | 19 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Tasty Choice | 1 | $33,180 | 14 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Seven Bros Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | $31,887 | 63 | Feb 15, 2015 |
| APK Logistics | 1 | $22,524 | 17 | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Innovative Rehabilitation Services | 2 | $21,519 | 200 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Altrends Inc. | 1 | $20,418 | 6 | Mar 15, 2011 |
| The Exclusive Poultry Company | 1 | $18,838 | 16 | May 21, 2018 |
| RDV Construction, Inc | 1 | $18,481 | 110 | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Four Truckers, Inc. | 1 | $18,218 | 7 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Bob's Towing | 1 | $17,330 | 13 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Nipha Fashions | 1 | $14,190 | 9 | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 1 | $12,718 | 8 | Jul 20, 2019 |
| PHFE | 1 | $10,670 | 20 | May 20, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $3,334 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $39 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | $127,576 | 76 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | $177,278 | 268 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | $77,945 | 89 |
| 2018 | 7 | 6 | $176,086 | 154 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | $35,862 | 26 |
| 2016 | 6 | 5 | $87,744 | 144 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | $37,887 | 331 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $1,590 | 4 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | $2,661 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 | $72,806 | 56 |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 | $204,073 | 51 |
| 2010 | 8 | 4 | $70,959 | 29 |
| 2009 | 8 | 6 | $99,356 | 69 |
| 2008 | 7 | 5 | $27,905 | 29 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | $187 | 2 |
| 2006 | 8 | 5 | $18,489 | 21 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $358 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in La Puente
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in La Puente 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.