Wage and hour cases in Los Angeles at a glance
Employers in Los Angeles account for 5,161 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4,287 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $51,112,998 in back wages to 39,160 workers, and $3,355,975 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 10 cases closed with $191,621 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($29,078,964), Accommodation and Food Services ($4,829,564), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($2,902,292).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Fashion | Oct 10, 2017 | 58 violations | $41,626 | 33 | 0 |
| ABM Industry Groups, LLC | Oct 10, 2017 | 12 violations | $22,653 | 11 | 0 |
| 43 STORY / LINE UP | Oct 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rumors RUMORS APPAREL, INC. | Oct 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Girl | Oct 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot House Productions | Oct 3, 2017 | 5 violations | $11,368 | 5 | 0 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation, Inc. | Oct 2, 2017 | 82 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greenwood Hall | Oct 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Steak & Fries (Culver City) | Sep 30, 2017 | 36 violations | $9,140 | 33 | $1,550 |
| California Steak & Fries (Culver City) | Sep 30, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,823 | 2 | 0 |
| Nylon Apparel Inc. | Sep 23, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,743 | 2 | 0 |
| CSP LA Screen Printing | Sep 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramada (W Olympic Blvd)- Los Angeles Downtown | Sep 18, 2017 | 20 violations | $18,744 | 19 | 0 |
| Lyca Mobile | Sep 15, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CNV.com, Inc. | Aug 29, 2017 | 14 violations | $18,538 | 13 | 0 |
| Green Grass Landscaping | Aug 28, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flores Landscaping | Aug 25, 2017 | 21 violations | $113,924 | 18 | $3,100 |
| Fernandos Building Materials | Aug 25, 2017 | 7 violations | $27,480 | 3 | 0 |
| Denim System Inc. | Aug 12, 2017 | 46 violations | $6,708 | 31 | 0 |
| ZUMA HOUSING, LLC | Aug 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cozy Fashion, Inc. | Aug 8, 2017 | 9 violations | $22,052 | 0 | 0 |
| MSK Apparel, Inc. | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion & People, Inc. | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nina Piu, Inc. | Aug 4, 2017 | 3 violations | $88 | 1 | 0 |
| Namina, Inc. | Aug 3, 2017 | 51 violations | $69,629 | 0 | 0 |
| Win Win Apparel | Aug 3, 2017 | 3 violations | $622 | 1 | 0 |
| My House | Aug 3, 2017 | 4 violations | $574 | 3 | 0 |
| Flamingo Urban Flamingo Fashion Inc. | Aug 3, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano SSC Aparel Inc. | Aug 3, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jireh Clothing Inc. | Aug 3, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUKY BC & JC Collection Inc. | Aug 3, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home Instead Senior Care | Aug 2, 2017 | 18 violations | $1,429 | 17 | 0 |
| Ultimo Apparel, Inc. | Jul 31, 2017 | 25 violations | $3,184 | 25 | 0 |
| Gala Apparel, Inc. | Jul 29, 2017 | 12 violations | $27,944 | 0 | 0 |
| Line Apparel, Inc. | Jul 29, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunray Healthcare Center | Jul 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acting Pro BZ, Inc | Jul 25, 2017 | 3 violations | $8,850 | 2 | 0 |
| Continental Elevator Services | Jul 24, 2017 | 12 violations | $3,824 | 12 | 0 |
| Arc Mid Cities, Main Office | Jul 15, 2017 | 58 violations | $43,888 | 55 | 0 |
| Kjen Apparel, Inc | Jul 14, 2017 | 2 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Star | Jul 14, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel and Spa | Jul 11, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Barai Day Spa The Barai Day Spa 2015, Inc. | Jul 8, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M Trans, Inc. | Jul 5, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prime Time Seafood, Inc. | Jun 23, 2017 | 5 violations | $17,815 | 5 | 0 |
| AMZ Care LLC AMZ Care Servcies, LLC | Jun 23, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sybe Medical Management Corporation | Jun 16, 2017 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nam Won Gol Restaurant | Jun 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nam Won Gol Enterprises, Inc. | Jun 14, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Hills Assisted Living | Jun 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TRG Fulfillment | Jun 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & S Miracle, Inc. | Jun 13, 2017 | 24 violations repeat | $24,403 | 11 | $8,147 |
| Viola, Grace N Emily, Inc.dba | Jun 13, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 93 Cici, Inc. | Jun 12, 2017 | 42 violations | $33,031 | 23 | 0 |
| Karas Security Services | Jun 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessmyn IN USA Corp. | Jun 7, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two Time Inc. | Jun 4, 2017 | 27 violations | $60,883 | 23 | 0 |
| The Nu-Life, Inc. | Jun 1, 2017 | 6 violations | $6,454 | 5 | 0 |
| Goldpig, Inc. | May 31, 2017 | 2 violations | $5,357 | 1 | 0 |
| Peak Performance Training Centers, Inc. | May 30, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Henry | May 28, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar | May 25, 2017 | 83 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boss Collection, Inc. | May 23, 2017 | 11 violations | $35,000 | 11 | 0 |
| Shepherd University | May 22, 2017 | 34 violations | $68,553 | 33 | 0 |
| Saban Community Clinic | May 22, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Always Private Security Services | May 15, 2017 | 36 violations | $138,835 | 35 | 0 |
| Crenshaw Car Wash | May 15, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagle Rock Club Service | May 7, 2017 | 2 violations repeat | $326 | 1 | 0 |
| Maep See, Inc. | May 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wonness Inc Wonness Incorporated | Apr 26, 2017 | 55 violations | $15,572 | 36 | 0 |
| Bon Aire Motel Palmdale Pelican Inn Corporation | Apr 25, 2017 | 9 violations | $25,660 | 4 | 0 |
| CR Apparel Inc. | Apr 24, 2017 | 13 violations | $33,632 | 10 | 0 |
| Emerald Fashion, Inc. | Apr 24, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechant Merchant USA International, Inc. | Apr 24, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Express Trim, Inc. dba Bon Ami | Apr 24, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Apr 24, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Floridita Restaurant | Apr 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas Marine Prospect Enterprises, Inc. | Apr 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benevolence Health Centers Benevolence Industries Incorporated | Apr 18, 2017 | 3 violations | $477 | 1 | 0 |
| Jay Kay Hospitality, Inc | Apr 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Life Clothing . Inc. and Emixus | Apr 14, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devki Hospitality Inc. | Apr 13, 2017 | 8 violations | $7,885 | 8 | 0 |
| Rodeway Inn Culver City Hospitality, Inc | Apr 12, 2017 | 2 violations | $8,074 | 2 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn | Apr 12, 2017 | 17 violations repeat | $3,590 | 16 | $7,207 |
| Ana's Apparel, Inc. | Apr 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javis Fashion-Miguel Acevedo Santiago | Apr 8, 2017 | 20 violations | $28,413 | 17 | 0 |
| Lunachi | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia Design, Maronie | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.A.D. Cookin Lakeisha Vashow Combs | Apr 7, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabon Limo | Apr 4, 2017 | 1 violation | $3,930 | 1 | 0 |
| Per Seption W & W Concept, Inc. | Mar 30, 2017 | 18 violations | $37,283 | 17 | 0 |
| Underwater World Enterprises | Mar 30, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,280 | 2 | 0 |
| A & I Pallets | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy's Fashion, Inc. | Mar 28, 2017 | 27 violations | $28,378 | 13 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Mar 27, 2017 | 3 violations | $176 | 1 | 0 |
| Domino's Pizza/Mar Pizza | Mar 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soign | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HopSkipDrive, Inc. HopSkip Drive, Inc. a Delware Corporation | Mar 23, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ropiablu, Inc. | Mar 22, 2017 | 53 violations | $29,373 | 37 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Los Angeles
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocha Classic | 1 | $825,775 | 83 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Farmer's Insurance Company | 2 | $774,270 | 1,796 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| MiAngels Apparel | 1 | $724,604 | 472 | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Global Horizons Manpower, Inc. | 5 | $584,079 | 234 | Apr 28, 2007 |
| Asian Journal Publications, Inc. | 2 | $516,495 | 32 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Pacific Housing Diversified | 2 | $385,802 | 164 | Mar 19, 2009 |
| BevMo! | 2 | $380,672 | 1,578 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| By-Joon | 1 | $360,711 | 57 | May 8, 2012 |
| E D Fashion, Inc. | 1 | $350,000 | 111 | Jan 17, 2009 |
| USDOL | 1 | $340,000 | 1 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Pop Corn, Inc | 1 | $330,683 | 177 | Mar 14, 2010 |
| Golden Life Supported Living Agency | 1 | $301,764 | 67 | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Alpha Omega, LLC | 1 | $288,967 | 20 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Aqua Fashion | 1 | $276,965 | 41 | May 18, 2018 |
| VXI Global Solutions | 3 | $276,123 | 1,306 | Jul 6, 2023 |
| ERN Services | 2 | $275,410 | 159 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Royalty Trucking | 1 | $256,644 | 19 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Los Angeles Fresh Cut Corp | 2 | $235,106 | 85 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| HDK Ave. | 1 | $234,169 | 41 | Feb 25, 2018 |
| Mariska Trisanti | 1 | $207,690 | 2 | Mar 19, 2000 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | $137,469 | 37 |
| 2025 | 29 | 25 | $204,529 | 69 |
| 2024 | 73 | 62 | $1,782,630 | 421 |
| 2023 | 118 | 88 | $1,664,831 | 2,265 |
| 2022 | 119 | 103 | $1,030,368 | 482 |
| 2021 | 80 | 55 | $1,142,733 | 675 |
| 2020 | 101 | 79 | $1,911,445 | 646 |
| 2019 | 172 | 153 | $2,145,293 | 1,026 |
| 2018 | 239 | 219 | $3,206,180 | 1,372 |
| 2017 | 236 | 176 | $1,903,292 | 1,013 |
| 2016 | 214 | 186 | $1,702,725 | 1,106 |
| 2015 | 190 | 154 | $1,920,965 | 1,497 |
| 2014 | 271 | 227 | $1,573,077 | 1,377 |
| 2013 | 330 | 260 | $2,884,289 | 2,330 |
| 2012 | 423 | 316 | $3,584,616 | 2,518 |
| 2011 | 379 | 324 | $4,166,598 | 2,733 |
| 2010 | 261 | 238 | $3,923,573 | 5,143 |
| 2009 | 351 | 296 | $3,774,856 | 3,649 |
| 2008 | 345 | 302 | $2,705,178 | 2,402 |
| 2007 | 350 | 312 | $2,302,102 | 2,112 |
| 2006 | 292 | 254 | $2,077,703 | 2,100 |
| 2005 | 382 | 281 | $2,592,544 | 2,349 |
| 2004 | 162 | 141 | $2,132,912 | 1,582 |
Your rights in Los Angeles
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.