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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS United States Postal Service | Mar 22, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Bee, Inc. | Mar 22, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.R.K Residential Group | Mar 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Fashion, Inc. | Mar 19, 2017 | 19 violations | $7,533 | 18 | 0 |
| Daesung Mode | Mar 14, 2017 | 19 violations | $26,479 | 17 | 0 |
| SAGE Clothing | Mar 14, 2017 | 13 violations | $2,423 | 12 | 0 |
| Soprano | Mar 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cal TM, Inc | Mar 7, 2017 | 95 violations | $41,742 | 46 | 0 |
| Event | Mar 7, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allegiance Global Construction LLC | Mar 5, 2017 | 46 violations | $117,426 | 23 | 0 |
| Central Travel and Tour Service, Inc. | Mar 5, 2017 | 13 violations | $20,013 | 12 | 0 |
| Delta Air Lines | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promises Promises Inc. | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dash Radio | Feb 28, 2017 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raggs 2 Riches | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abada, Inc. | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broken Halos, LLC | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susy's Collection | Feb 27, 2017 | 12 violations | $35,306 | 10 | 0 |
| Emerald Emerald Fashion, Inc | Feb 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Front of Closet | Feb 25, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SBA Recycling Sarkis V Bayamdzhyan | Feb 22, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intiraymi Restaurant | Feb 21, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Recycling | Feb 17, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,386 | 1 | 0 |
| A Ellen | Feb 16, 2017 | 7 violations | $2,906 | 5 | 0 |
| Sweet Pea | Feb 16, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star Recycling | Feb 15, 2017 | 3 violations repeat | $11,331 | 2 | $1,374 |
| San Juan Recycling | Feb 15, 2017 | 5 violations | $7,613 | 4 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Fish Co. | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 violation | $6,339 | 1 | 0 |
| New One Stop Apparel Inc | Feb 14, 2017 | 26 violations | $28,549 | 0 | 0 |
| Triple A and K / Tapk Apparel | Feb 13, 2017 | 44 violations | $89,657 | 42 | 0 |
| MDA Inc | Feb 13, 2017 | 14 violations | $20,961 | 13 | 0 |
| Boyle Heights Recycling So Cal Recycling Industries, Inc. | Feb 13, 2017 | 6 violations | $2,665 | 3 | 0 |
| Red Chamber Co. | Feb 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valentino Stitch Valentino Stitch-In, Corp | Feb 7, 2017 | 5 violations | $2,957 | 4 | 0 |
| SoCal 6 So Cal Recycling Industries | Feb 6, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,037 | 1 | 0 |
| So Cal Melrose So Cal Recycling Industries, Inc. | Feb 6, 2017 | 3 violations | $66 | 1 | 0 |
| Top Cash Recycling | Feb 3, 2017 | 3 violations | $691 | 2 | 0 |
| Temple Recycling Center Corp Temple Recycling Center Corporation | Feb 3, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solemio Vicmojess Enterprises, Inc. | Feb 3, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Recycling | Feb 2, 2017 | 4 violations | $9,691 | 3 | 0 |
| X-Treme Recycling Inc | Feb 2, 2017 | 5 violations | $4,620 | 3 | 0 |
| ES Recycling | Feb 2, 2017 | 2 violations | $3,972 | 1 | 0 |
| SOS Recycling | Feb 2, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,423 | 1 | 0 |
| X-Treme Recycling Inc | Feb 2, 2017 | 3 violations repeat | $36 | 1 | 0 |
| SA Recycleing | Feb 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosa Recycling | Jan 31, 2017 | 3 violations | $9,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Diego Alanis Recycling | Jan 31, 2017 | 5 violations | $6,539 | 3 | 0 |
| W & W Recycling | Jan 31, 2017 | 3 violations | $6,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Robert's Recycling | Jan 31, 2017 | 2 violations | $2,007 | 1 | 0 |
| Kash Apparel, LLC | Jan 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guru Knits, Inc. | Jan 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fletcher Recycling | Jan 31, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secret Charm, LLC | Jan 31, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Venus Recycling | Jan 30, 2017 | 9 violations repeat | $20,034 | 8 | 0 |
| Century Jr. Recycling (Avalon) | Jan 30, 2017 | 3 violations | $462 | 2 | 0 |
| Century Recycling (Figueroa) | Jan 30, 2017 | 2 violations | $294 | 1 | 0 |
| New England Recycling New England Recycling Center | Jan 29, 2017 | 5 violations | $9,536 | 3 | 0 |
| Calderon Recycling (Florence) | Jan 29, 2017 | 4 violations | $2,283 | 2 | 0 |
| Los Amigos Los Amigos Recyling Center | Jan 29, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,267 | 2 | 0 |
| Ahreeel | Jan 26, 2017 | 37 violations | $26,843 | 21 | 0 |
| HJ Fashion Inc. | Jan 23, 2017 | 27 violations | $21,023 | 21 | 0 |
| Factory Artwear Inc. | Jan 20, 2017 | 4 violations | $5,182 | 3 | 0 |
| SK Apparel | Jan 18, 2017 | 10 violations | $15,350 | 6 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Jan 18, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 4 violations | $3,149 | 3 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,323 | 1 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,293 | 1 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,106 | 1 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,034 | 1 | 0 |
| SF Sketchfest, LLC | Jan 15, 2017 | 2 violations | $497 | 1 | 0 |
| Allied Protection Services | Jan 14, 2017 | 10 violations | $26,412 | 9 | 0 |
| Las Galas | Jan 12, 2017 | 4 violations | $12,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Gilli Clothing dba Solgee, Gilli and Le Lis | Jan 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles World Airports | Dec 31, 2016 | 57,202 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AGI Consulting Inc. | Dec 9, 2016 | 90 violations | $82,452 | 89 | 0 |
| Pacific A and A Inc. | Nov 17, 2016 | 6 violations | $20,880 | 4 | 0 |
| Action Messenger Service | Nov 13, 2016 | 334 violations | $80,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Han Clothing, Inc. dba The Classic | Nov 10, 2016 | 7 violations | $1,940 | 5 | 0 |
| Los Hermanos Car Wash | Nov 6, 2016 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mum's Fashion, Inc. | Oct 31, 2016 | 19 violations | $46,452 | 13 | 0 |
| Suri Cutting Inc. | Oct 28, 2016 | 11 violations | $40,225 | 9 | 0 |
| Motive Enterprise, Inc. | Oct 28, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Better Be Rodem Enterprise, Inc | Oct 28, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spirit Clothing Company Corp | Oct 25, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palomares Apparel Inc | Oct 20, 2016 | 3 violations | $11,843 | 2 | 0 |
| Lichare Laje Corp | Oct 12, 2016 | 29 violations | $30,311 | 17 | 0 |
| Mango Tree Apparel | Oct 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Novelle Mode Inc | Oct 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coadestone | Oct 5, 2016 | 48 violations repeat | $48,441 | 32 | $14,960 |
| Embrace | Oct 5, 2016 | 7 violations | $2,299 | 6 | 0 |
| Adin of California | Sep 30, 2016 | 25 violations | $17,819 | 21 | 0 |
| Lux LA Lux Los Angeles LLC. | Sep 30, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Monstars | Sep 26, 2016 | 8 violations | $14,811 | 4 | 0 |
| P.O.M Novelle Mode, Inc. | Sep 19, 2016 | 13 violations | $35,291 | 11 | 0 |
| Tres Bien Clothing, Inc. | Sep 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJC Connection Inc. DBA: Mind Code | Sep 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharp Collection B-Sharp Collection Inc. | Sep 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyangki Inc. | Sep 8, 2016 | 26 violations | $32,850 | 23 | 0 |
| Guardpros Security Services LLC | Aug 31, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Street Early Education Center | Aug 1, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 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.