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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecas Collection | Jan 3, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. | Dec 31, 2011 | 23 violations | $14,341 | 21 | 0 |
| OT 27 K & Co. Clothing Inc | Dec 31, 2011 | 5 violations | $3,245 | 4 | 0 |
| Gaze Gaze USA, Inc. | Dec 28, 2011 | 8 violations | $9,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Educating Young Minds (EYM) | Dec 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shriners Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children | Dec 24, 2011 | 2 violations | $459 | 1 | 0 |
| Valero Gas Station - Redding - East Cypress | Dec 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evans Dedicated Systems | Dec 21, 2011 | 6 violations | $5,429 | 5 | 0 |
| S & S Mode, Inc. | Dec 19, 2011 | 41 violations | $30,909 | 20 | 0 |
| La Adelita-Santa Monica Blvd. | Dec 19, 2011 | 15 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S Twelve and Justify | Dec 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood | Dec 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Si Style G. Q. International Trading Inc. | Dec 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inspire Clothing, Inc | Dec 12, 2011 | 77 violations | $55,979 | 39 | 0 |
| Wonder Bakery Hosanna Baking Corporation | Dec 12, 2011 | 7 violations | $11,195 | 5 | 0 |
| Fanny Fashion or Ella Bella | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noble U Y&K Apparel Inc | Dec 12, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Marshmallow Clothing Inc. | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| To Win, Inc. | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hak Apparel | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poly USA | Dec 12, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toms & RB, Inc. | Dec 11, 2011 | 49 violations | $34,964 | 26 | 0 |
| See USA Tour Portofino Tours Services | Dec 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thoreau Services, Inc. Thoreau Janitorial Services, Inc. | Dec 5, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven M&M Silver Oaks, Inc | Dec 5, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. | Dec 4, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R R23 International Inc. | Dec 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.C. Fits, Inc. | Dec 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's-Hollywood | Dec 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABM Janitorial Services | Dec 3, 2011 | 3 violations repeat | $235 | 1 | $220 |
| California Market Beverly World Industries, Inc. | Dec 2, 2011 | 101 violations | $75,999 | 58 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's-Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2011 | 10 violations | $642 | 7 | 0 |
| Fresh Produce, Inc United Distributors, Inc. | Dec 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Adelita-Pico Blvd. La Adelita Food Company, Inc. | Nov 30, 2011 | 19 violations | $8,947 | 14 | 0 |
| 6th & Catalina Oil, Inc | Nov 30, 2011 | 6 violations | $1,953 | 5 | 0 |
| Inspire Apparel Inc. (DBA: L.A. Teez) | Nov 29, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Touch Me Fashion, Inc. (DBA: Teen Bell) | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bena J, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cozy S & S Casual, LLC | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah USA, Inc. (DBA: Davida Fashion) | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Dream, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Blue Apparel, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G & G APPAREL, INC | Nov 28, 2011 | 95 violations | $102,247 | 49 | 0 |
| Golden Green | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EOC, Inc. Equal Opportunity Clothier, Inc. | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NE1 Studio; 2NE1 Printing | Nov 27, 2011 | 35 violations repeat | $45,804 | 32 | $18,700 |
| South Coast Towing, Inc | Nov 22, 2011 | 33 violations | $112,761 | 31 | 0 |
| Integrated Transportation | Nov 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lightning Express | Nov 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People's Liberation, Inc. | Nov 18, 2011 | 5 violations | $19,838 | 3 | 0 |
| Carlos Maldonado | Nov 17, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samosa House, Inc. | Nov 16, 2011 | 4 violations repeat | $6,825 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Fabric | Nov 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GGFB, LLC (DBA: Golden Green) | Nov 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | Nov 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W&G Apparel W&G Apparel, Inc. & related entites | Nov 15, 2011 | 149 violations repeat | $63,162 | 0 | 0 |
| Marino Restaurant | Nov 15, 2011 | 5 violations | $706 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris & Carol Apparel, Inc. | Nov 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pink Crayon | Nov 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Union Pacific Cutting Services | Nov 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Adelita La Adelita Food Company, Inc. | Nov 14, 2011 | 15 violations | $10,331 | 12 | 0 |
| A&M Cleaning Services | Nov 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cotton Village, Inc. | Nov 11, 2011 | 215 violations | $86,182 | 110 | 0 |
| Sunray Health Care Center | Nov 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Century Insurance All Century Insurance Company, Inc | Nov 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elim Fashion ELIM Fashion USA, Inc. | Nov 7, 2011 | 97 violations | $103,956 | 52 | 0 |
| Silom Market | Nov 7, 2011 | 18 violations | $49,307 | 13 | 0 |
| Jinda Thailand Plaza, Inc. | Nov 7, 2011 | 24 violations | $47,548 | 12 | 0 |
| JNR JNR Collection, Inc. | Nov 7, 2011 | 32 violations | $27,481 | 16 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Marshmallow Clothing, Inc | Nov 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Nov 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Libian Time Less, Inc. | Nov 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB | Nov 6, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SK Garment | Nov 4, 2011 | 86 violations | $37,008 | 47 | 0 |
| Nareg Jewelry | Nov 4, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Won Apparel | Nov 3, 2011 | 124 violations repeat | $33,578 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuego Collection, Inc. | Nov 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe Team Fashion, Inc | Nov 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & Y Design Inc | Nov 3, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just Me Michael K. Design, Inc. | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yippee KNY Clothing, Inc. | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uptown Vibe 2040 Apparel, Inc. | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Standard Fashion USA | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senor Fish | Nov 1, 2011 | 31 violations | $20,119 | 30 | 0 |
| Fashion Tonight | Nov 1, 2011 | 10 violations | $16,373 | 6 | 0 |
| American Apparel LLC | Oct 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runway Textiles | Oct 30, 2011 | 3 violations | $2,836 | 3 | 0 |
| Elle Fashion, Inc. | Oct 25, 2011 | 70 violations | $53,955 | 24 | 0 |
| LA T-Shirt and Print | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & M Source Design and manufacturing Source, Inc. | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gusb Inc. | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & M Fashion, Inc. | Oct 24, 2011 | 106 violations | $27,055 | 55 | 0 |
| Exclusive For Women | Oct 24, 2011 | 4 violations | $2,119 | 1 | 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.