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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumors Apparel | Feb 14, 2014 | 4 violations | $2,272 | 2 | 0 |
| Color Graphics Incorporated Madison/Graham Colorgraphics, Inc. | Feb 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinclair Printing and Litho, Inc. | Feb 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICarryall | Feb 13, 2014 | 3 violations | $3,373 | 2 | 0 |
| Absolute USA | Feb 12, 2014 | 5 violations | $10,704 | 5 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Feb 11, 2014 | 4 violations | $2,048 | 2 | 0 |
| G. FASHION, INC. | Feb 10, 2014 | 37 violations | $9,817 | 17 | 0 |
| Celine by Champion | Feb 10, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid Security Service | Feb 8, 2014 | 31 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County of Los Angeles | Feb 8, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | Feb 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YN Apparel, Inc. | Feb 4, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Boston & Associates, Inc. | Feb 4, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Like Mynded | Feb 4, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Persaya AA Fashion, Inc. | Feb 4, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Camaguey Meat Market | Feb 3, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 999 Inc. | Feb 2, 2014 | 27 violations | $29,980 | 0 | 0 |
| Centro Mercado Latino | Jan 28, 2014 | 2 violations | $793 | 1 | 0 |
| Gold Needle | Jan 28, 2014 | 2 violations | $420 | 1 | 0 |
| The Nail Shop Los Angeles | Jan 27, 2014 | 8 violations | $353 | 4 | 0 |
| Shaghal Ltd. | Jan 26, 2014 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diamond Towing | Jan 25, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSC Apparel, Inc. dba Soprano | Jan 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IZ & Co., Inc. | Jan 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Scala U.S.A La Scala Collection, Inc. | Jan 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jin Ju, LLC | Jan 21, 2014 | 34 violations | $38,000 | 17 | 0 |
| S & J Towing Hank's Wilshire Tow, Inc. | Jan 21, 2014 | 13 violations | $2,765 | 12 | 0 |
| Miss California M C C & J ENterprises, Corp | Jan 21, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Tow & Hollywood Towing | Jan 18, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kakao Apparel Inc. | Jan 17, 2014 | 75 violations | $40,872 | 32 | 0 |
| Kwak Fashion, Inc. | Jan 17, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F.S. Gardening Service | Jan 16, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nymphe Coadestone, Inc | Jan 15, 2014 | 1 violation | $233 | 1 | 0 |
| Mure Style, Inc | Jan 15, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bio Mode, Inc. | Jan 14, 2014 | 35 violations | $30,005 | 24 | 0 |
| FIT4U | Jan 13, 2014 | 40 violations | $38,684 | 21 | 0 |
| Unity Courier Services | Jan 13, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moon Collection Inc. | Jan 12, 2014 | 5 violations | $2,000 | 3 | 0 |
| Budget Truck Rental | Jan 11, 2014 | 2 violations | $245 | 1 | 0 |
| Millibon Polymond DK, Inc. | Jan 8, 2014 | 5 violations | $2,769 | 3 | 0 |
| Island Pacific Supermarket | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Napoli | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Candy Rose | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Pan Market | Jan 8, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vibe Sportswear | Jan 7, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| German Kitchen (Currywurst) | Jan 5, 2014 | 16 violations | $18,040 | 7 | 0 |
| CATO Adult Residential Facility | Jan 5, 2014 | 7 violations repeat | $13,791 | 5 | $1,540 |
| Base II Construction | Jan 3, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airport Valet, Parkplace at LAX, The Park at | Dec 31, 2013 | 68 violations | $84,359 | 67 | 0 |
| Erickson Towing | Dec 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sea Breeze Landscaping & Apt Maintenance Co. | Dec 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2013 | 12 violations | $9,815 | 11 | 0 |
| Tip y Toes | Dec 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Carrier Towing Service | Dec 17, 2013 | 7 violations | $3,055 | 6 | 0 |
| Gabriel's Tree Services | Dec 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YSL Apparel, Inc. | Dec 9, 2013 | 55 violations | $72,307 | 27 | 0 |
| Crush A & G Connection, Inc. | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON Urban Love, Inc | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milkyway Milkyway Jeans, Inc. | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lako Express | Nov 30, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo's Gardening & Landscaping Service | Nov 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earlez Grille The Legal Name is Unknown | Nov 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweetley Nails Rainbow Business Research, Inc. | Nov 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Nov 24, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,115 | 1 | 0 |
| Hollywood Independent Garage | Nov 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodexo | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | $6,153 | 1 | 0 |
| Tip Top Furniture, Inc. | Nov 18, 2013 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nevin Couture, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 66 violations repeat | $60,703 | 34 | $12,716 |
| Rudy's Fleet Service | Nov 13, 2013 | 2 violations repeat | $1,834 | 1 | $308 |
| Promise U, Inc., dba: Promise Me | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The 7 Grace, Inc., dba: Emma's Closet | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Bee, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. International Apparel, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Label, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urban Mix, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gil International, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Granada Enterprise, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella D, Inc. | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hygiene Nail Spa | Nov 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & C California C & C California a div. of Perry Ellis Int'l | Nov 8, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seafood City Supermarket Fortune Capital Corporation & Sub | Nov 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Rancho Market | Nov 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Insurance Services | Nov 5, 2013 | 12 violations | $2,699 | 11 | 0 |
| Auto Repair Specialist | Nov 4, 2013 | 3 violations | $2,179 | 2 | 0 |
| Urban Love Inc. (DBA: ICON) | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vivace Design, Inc. | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milkyway Jeans, Inc. | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doongle Inc | Nov 3, 2013 | 82 violations | $43,680 | 42 | 0 |
| Noble U Y & K Apparel, Inc. | Nov 1, 2013 | 17 violations | $13,813 | 14 | 0 |
| Marina Auto Body Williamson Enterprises, Inc. | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon's Caterers | Oct 28, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apec International, Inc | Oct 27, 2013 | 43 violations | $88,302 | 14 | 0 |
| Green View Thai | Oct 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquez Produce @ Alameda Swapmeet | Oct 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Cork Bar and Grill (Tijera) | Oct 23, 2013 | 33 violations | $13,319 | 25 | 0 |
| The Cork Bar and Grill Restaurant | Oct 22, 2013 | 65 violations | $40,241 | 41 | 0 |
| Soto Apparel | Oct 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Dahl EMJ Apperal Group, LLC | Oct 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tres Bien Tres Bien Clothing Inc | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Mode Inc. | Oct 21, 2013 | 1 violation | 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.