Wage and hour cases in Lomita at a glance
Employers in Lomita account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 9 of which found violations (90%). Employers agreed to pay $367,743 in back wages to 152 workers, and $42,771 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 ($210,088), Educational Services ($88,908), Retail Trade ($25,224).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Health Care Center Allelo & Associates/ Palos Verdes Health Care | Apr 25, 2023 | 77 violations repeat | $210,088 | 53 | $42,771 |
| Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine | Jul 17, 2018 | 5 violations | $4,191 | 3 | 0 |
| Koguma Youchien, Inc. | Feb 25, 2017 | 11 violations | $88,908 | 3 | 0 |
| Baker Travel Plaza | Jan 11, 2013 | 40 violations | $25,224 | 26 | 0 |
| California Air Conditioning Systems, Inc. | Jan 22, 2012 | 24 violations | $4,796 | 8 | 0 |
| Rellos Construction Rellos Construction Incorporated | Dec 10, 2011 | 1 violation | $7,085 | 1 | 0 |
| Mirage Car Wash Lomita Gas & Carwash Detail, Inc. | Nov 30, 2010 | 48 violations | $13,000 | 39 | 0 |
| Pro-Tex Security Services Inc. | Sep 30, 2010 | 20 violations | $14,451 | 19 | 0 |
| Embroidery & Silkscreen | Oct 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Air Conditioning Systems, Inc. | Jul 20, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Lomita
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Health Care Center | 1 | $210,088 | 53 | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Koguma Youchien, Inc. | 1 | $88,908 | 3 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| Baker Travel Plaza | 1 | $25,224 | 26 | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Pro-Tex Security Services Inc. | 1 | $14,451 | 19 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Mirage Car Wash | 1 | $13,000 | 39 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Rellos Construction | 1 | $7,085 | 1 | Dec 10, 2011 |
| California Air Conditioning Systems, Inc. | 2 | $4,796 | 8 | Jan 22, 2012 |
| Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine | 1 | $4,191 | 3 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Embroidery & Silkscreen | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 9, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $210,088 | 53 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $4,191 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $88,908 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $25,224 | 26 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $4,796 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $7,085 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $27,451 | 58 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Lomita
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Lomita 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.