Wage and hour cases in Lakewood at a glance
Employers in Lakewood account for 35 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 26 of which found violations (74%). Employers agreed to pay $147,758 in back wages to 87 workers, and $18,557 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 ($54,822), Retail Trade ($45,119), Accommodation and Food Services ($34,752).
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35 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baro and Sev | Sep 11, 2024 | 9 violations repeat | $22,120 | 7 | $4,928 |
| Archangel Care LLC | Jul 17, 2024 | 20 violations repeat | $7,710 | 20 | $4,998 |
| Salem Christian Homes | Mar 10, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | Jul 24, 2023 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Phoeni | May 17, 2023 | 10 violations repeat | $24,357 | 8 | $1,981 |
| Sur Walls Corporation | Oct 18, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ General Engineering & Consulting | Jan 31, 2020 | 3 violations | $1,687 | 2 | 0 |
| Dr. Bothyna F. Sedrak - Pediatrician's Office | Jun 14, 2019 | 2 violations | $304 | 1 | 0 |
| Potato Corner | Jun 13, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,810 |
| Pielogy Pizzeria | Jun 10, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Earth Recycling Good Earth Recycling Center, Inc. | Jan 31, 2017 | 2 violations | $86 | 1 | 0 |
| Crown America Car Wash | Oct 26, 2014 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven 7 Eleven Store 34473A | Aug 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Marias Nursery | Sep 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LGJ & L Inc | Jul 7, 2011 | 5 violations | $15,011 | 2 | 0 |
| MPS Retirement Home ll | Mar 25, 2011 | 5 violations | $16,856 | 2 | 0 |
| MPS Retirment Home | Mar 25, 2011 | 3 violations | $7,513 | 1 | 0 |
| Mom and Dad's House | Mar 25, 2011 | 3 violations | $7,428 | 1 | 0 |
| CNS - Circulation News Sales | Sep 29, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Marias Nursery Ismael Mora and Eduardo Morales | Sep 13, 2008 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,850 |
| Sbarro | Apr 10, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Jul 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Apr 7, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Subway #6666 Inc. | Mar 2, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Mar 2, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round Table Pizza McGann Enterprises, Inc. | Mar 2, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I HOP Lakewood Pancakes, Inc. | Jan 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manchu Wok (FKA-China Inn) | May 5, 2005 | 18 violations | $10,395 | 17 | 0 |
| Details Car Wash Details Carwash and Lube, Inc. | Jan 30, 2005 | 10 violations | $11,292 | 5 | 0 |
| Strictly Fish | Nov 10, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurant | Nov 8, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $990 |
| Susie's Deals | Nov 4, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firestone West Coast (torrance) | Oct 21, 2004 | 5 violations | $3,870 | 4 | 0 |
| Arco AM/PM | Sep 7, 2004 | 17 violations | $19,129 | 16 | 0 |
| Cingular Wireless Corporation | Mar 26, 2003 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Lakewood
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoeni | 1 | $24,357 | 8 | May 17, 2023 |
| Baro and Sev | 1 | $22,120 | 7 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Arco AM/PM | 1 | $19,129 | 16 | Sep 7, 2004 |
| MPS Retirement Home ll | 1 | $16,856 | 2 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| LGJ & L Inc | 1 | $15,011 | 2 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Details Car Wash | 1 | $11,292 | 5 | Jan 30, 2005 |
| Manchu Wok (FKA-China Inn) | 1 | $10,395 | 17 | May 5, 2005 |
| Archangel Care LLC | 1 | $7,710 | 20 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| MPS Retirment Home | 1 | $7,513 | 1 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Mom and Dad's House | 1 | $7,428 | 1 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Firestone West Coast (torrance) | 1 | $3,870 | 4 | Oct 21, 2004 |
| AJ General Engineering & Consulting | 1 | $1,687 | 2 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Dr. Bothyna F. Sedrak - Pediatrician's Office | 1 | $304 | 1 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Good Earth Recycling | 1 | $86 | 1 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Crown America Car Wash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 26, 2014 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Strictly Fish | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Sbarro | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Papa John's Pizza | 2 | $0 | 0 | Jul 22, 2007 |
| Pielogy Pizzeria | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 10, 2019 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | $29,830 | 27 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | $24,357 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $1,687 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | $304 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $86 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 | $46,808 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | $21,687 | 22 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 | $22,999 | 20 |
Your rights in Lakewood
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.