Wage and hour cases in Lawndale at a glance
Employers in Lawndale account for 12 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 9 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $108,018 in back wages to 180 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($69,095), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($30,866), Accommodation and Food Services ($5,081).
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12 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSG Protective Services | Mar 20, 2022 | 2 violations | $124 | 1 | 0 |
| VIP Detail Center Carwash | Feb 26, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fortress Armored Services Company | May 12, 2014 | 164 violations | $64,971 | 139 | 0 |
| Sameday Insurance Services Inc. | Aug 18, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony's Ready Mix & Building Supplies, Inc. | May 29, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Americare Assisted Living El Camino Village | Apr 17, 2012 | 3 violations | $2,976 | 3 | 0 |
| Mother's Nutritional Center | Mar 5, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brake Centers Sunshine Petroleum Inc. | Mar 9, 2008 | 5 violations | $5,510 | 4 | 0 |
| Lawndale Car Wash, LLC | Oct 31, 2006 | 29 violations | $25,356 | 28 | 0 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | May 11, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & W Maintenance Inc | Mar 31, 2006 | 4 violations | $4,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Diplomat Restaurant | Apr 7, 2005 | 5 violations | $5,081 | 3 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Lawndale
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress Armored Services Company | 1 | $64,971 | 139 | May 12, 2014 |
| Lawndale Car Wash, LLC | 1 | $25,356 | 28 | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Brake Centers | 1 | $5,510 | 4 | Mar 9, 2008 |
| Diplomat Restaurant | 1 | $5,081 | 3 | Apr 7, 2005 |
| B & W Maintenance Inc | 1 | $4,000 | 2 | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Americare Assisted Living El Camino Village | 1 | $2,976 | 3 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| GSG Protective Services | 1 | $124 | 1 | Mar 20, 2022 |
| Anthony's Ready Mix & Building Supplies, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 29, 2012 |
| Sameday Insurance Services Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Mother's Nutritional Center | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 11, 2006 |
| VIP Detail Center Carwash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 26, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $124 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $64,971 | 139 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $2,976 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | $5,510 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | $29,356 | 30 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $5,081 | 3 |
Your rights in Lawndale
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lawndale 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.