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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win Win Apparel | Oct 24, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OT 27 Clothing, Inc. | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Envy Clothing, Inc. | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DMR Inc. Direct Manufacturers Resources | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultimate Graphics | Oct 21, 2011 | 26 violations | $4,873 | 25 | 0 |
| Sodexo Sodexo America, LLC | Oct 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry's Auto Collision | Oct 19, 2011 | 27 violations | $30,186 | 26 | 0 |
| Old D's Apparel | Oct 18, 2011 | 65 violations | $62,714 | 32 | 0 |
| West L.A. Zankou, Inc. | Oct 15, 2011 | 22 violations | $85,570 | 21 | 0 |
| La Bottega Marino-West LA | Oct 15, 2011 | 16 violations | $25,390 | 15 | 0 |
| La Bottega Marino Larchmont | Oct 15, 2011 | 13 violations | $4,194 | 10 | 0 |
| Color Image Apparel, Inc. | Oct 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerwin Construction Inc. | Oct 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panaderia y Restaurante Salvadoreno Universal | Oct 13, 2011 | 13 violations | $25,828 | 8 | 0 |
| R&E Management Inc. | Oct 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plaza Eye & Surgery Center Plaza Eye & Surgery Center A Medical Corp | Oct 11, 2011 | 11 violations | $2,464 | 10 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Oct 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe's Auto Parks | Oct 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EXR USA Inc | Oct 4, 2011 | 116 violations | $116,147 | 62 | 0 |
| M&M Holding LLC | Oct 4, 2011 | 18 violations | $32,191 | 16 | 0 |
| Gaze | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenkit USA, Color Swatch | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaby's Finishing BA Fashion dba Gaby's Finishing | Oct 3, 2011 | 19 violations | $6,901 | 12 | 0 |
| AP Parking Services, Inc. | Oct 1, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,030 | 1 | 0 |
| Patron Central, Inc. | Sep 28, 2011 | 110 violations | $42,014 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Boston & Associates, Inc. | Sep 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Historic Hotel Hollywood Historic Hotel & Hostel, Inc. | Sep 26, 2011 | 6 violations repeat | $5,042 | 6 | $1,848 |
| The Real Truth, Inc. | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Splendid/Ellamoss VF Contemporary Brands, Inc. | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nirvana Bar & Lounge Morishita Enterprises, Inc. | Sep 19, 2011 | 5 violations | $1,775 | 4 | 0 |
| Sushi Go Go Morishita Enterprises, Inc. | Sep 19, 2011 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Currency Clothing Corporation | Sep 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Clothing, Inc. | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binee Blue, Inc. | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hiatus and J.K.L.A. | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jova Mode Inc | Sep 12, 2011 | 31 violations | $29,674 | 28 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matleo Inc. (dba: Kala) | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wishe, Inc. | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oatt Collection, Inc. | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gusb Inc. | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Garment, Inc. | Sep 10, 2011 | 126 violations | $81,830 | 62 | 0 |
| Tea n Rose | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Sep 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphin Jeans Inc | Aug 30, 2011 | 5 violations | $7,660 | 2 | 0 |
| on 1 Academic Tutors, LLC | Aug 29, 2011 | 2 violations | $4,505 | 2 | 0 |
| Original J.K, Inc | Aug 23, 2011 | 31 violations | $48,752 | 16 | 0 |
| KB Home | Aug 23, 2011 | 12 violations | $22,651 | 11 | 0 |
| Flamingo | Aug 23, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaotik Bleu Inc. | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Knitworks Inc. | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local Celebrity | Aug 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home Management Care, Inc. | Aug 16, 2011 | 1 violation | $294 | 1 | 0 |
| Onnuri Corporation | Aug 15, 2011 | 37 violations | $12,843 | 0 | 0 |
| Misope Misope USA, Inc. | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Mode, Inc. dba Yo Yo 5 | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherish Apparel, Inc. | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pixie Pixie Apparel, Inc. | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnie Rose, Inc. | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel, Inc | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COBY, INC. | Aug 12, 2011 | 20 violations | $19,116 | 18 | 0 |
| Unique Clothing Company | Aug 8, 2011 | 85 violations | $44,918 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titan Management Titan Management Co., Inc. | Aug 5, 2011 | 26 violations | $6,109 | 25 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jubi Fashion Jubilee Beauty Inc. | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Fashion Inc. | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minimi Teamo Clothing, Inc. | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IMAX Service Corporation | Jul 24, 2011 | 137 violations | $65,453 | 69 | 0 |
| Fashion Jeida, Inc. | Jul 22, 2011 | 91 violations repeat | $85,679 | 48 | 0 |
| Finesse Finesse Apparel, Inc | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ye Eun, Inc. (INER) | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F & X Popsy Corporation, inc | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Marshmallow Clothing, Inc | Jul 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melissa's World Variety Produce Inc | Jul 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brown and Son Delivered Service | Jul 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tantrum Apparel, LLC | Jul 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secret Charm, LLC | Jul 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Roca TV | Jul 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Airlines | Jul 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Polanco Brothers Trucking, Inc. | Jun 22, 2011 | 34 violations | $88,544 | 34 | 0 |
| Chicc Corporation | Jun 20, 2011 | 23 violations | $9,914 | 19 | 0 |
| Color Box Fashion, Inc. (DBA: DIVA) | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Jun 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arc Vic Corporation | Jun 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob's Clothing | Jun 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T & G Mode, Inc. T & G Mode, Inc. dba JYM Manufacturer | Jun 13, 2011 | 117 violations | $64,860 | 63 | 0 |
| Fuego Collection, Inc. | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rouge Red Apparel | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EMJ Group, Inc. | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shyan Inc Shyan, Inc. dba Cielo, Froxx, Red Haute | Jun 13, 2011 | 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.