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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Management Inc (Spot Light, T- Party) | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. - dba: Robin K. | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piac'e Fashion, Inc. | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I YOU Apparel | Mar 8, 2011 | 64 violations | $69,069 | 34 | 0 |
| Coast Sportswear, Inc. | Mar 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S-Twelve C & J Wear, Inc. | Mar 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2 Apparel, Inc. | Mar 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knitwear, Inc. | Mar 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown garment shop | Mar 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JK Lace & Stone Corp. | Mar 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CFT United, Inc. | Mar 5, 2011 | 176 violations | $28,777 | 0 | 0 |
| Pending Principles, Inc. | Mar 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dream Bedding Inc | Mar 2, 2011 | 60 violations | $54,530 | 39 | 0 |
| EMJ Group, Inc. | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Han Clothing, Inc. | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IF Garment, Inc. | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stony Apparel Corp. | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todo Jina, Inc. | Feb 28, 2011 | 47 violations | $17,135 | 22 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Feb 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocha Restaurant | Feb 27, 2011 | 16 violations | $72,271 | 14 | 0 |
| In & Out Car Wash | Feb 16, 2011 | 52 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EM Fashion | Feb 15, 2011 | 41 violations | $42,817 | 33 | 0 |
| Benny's Pallets | Feb 15, 2011 | 18 violations | $22,514 | 9 | 0 |
| L & R Pallets, Inc. | Feb 15, 2011 | 6 violations | $7,101 | 5 | 0 |
| VF Contemporary Brands / Splendid - Ella Moss | Feb 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gramajo Pallets | Feb 14, 2011 | 28 violations | $13,000 | 14 | 0 |
| Leo's Pallets | Feb 14, 2011 | 7 violations | $11,352 | 6 | 0 |
| Manchester Manor Convalescent Hospital | Feb 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Girl (Gina Fashion) | Feb 12, 2011 | 100 violations | $33,703 | 50 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. Mi Manchi, Inc. dba C2S Production | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Fashion Jinwon Apparel, Inc. dba De Colores Fashion | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| To Win, Inc. | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cefian Fashion, Inc. | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R23 International, Inc. | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnie's Supply Services Ltd. | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion 2 You, Inc. | Feb 9, 2011 | 46 violations repeat | $65,742 | 22 | $6,776 |
| Cheeky KPT Corporation | Feb 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just Me Michael K. Design, Inc | Feb 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boogyhouse | Feb 2, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Link Travel | Jan 28, 2011 | 17 violations | $4,750 | 16 | 0 |
| Tabong Fashion | Jan 26, 2011 | 57 violations | $54,095 | 28 | 0 |
| Tacos El Unico | Jan 26, 2011 | 2 violations | $73 | 1 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Jan 26, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keep it Clean, Inc. | Jan 26, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Plus Garment, Inc. / Xenithia Apparel, Inc. | Jan 24, 2011 | 31 violations | $15,085 | 16 | 0 |
| Nova Apparel | Jan 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & K Quality Garment, Inc. | Jan 23, 2011 | 208 violations repeat | $50,000 | 0 | $45,320 |
| A & K Quality Garment, Inc. | Jan 23, 2011 | 123 violations repeat | $10,000 | 121 | 0 |
| Vince Kellwood Company | Jan 23, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mother Brand, LLC. | Jan 23, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Encore Jeans Corporation | Jan 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & D Restaurants Inc. | Jan 18, 2011 | 8 violations | $846 | 8 | 0 |
| Vibrida QSR, Inc. | Jan 18, 2011 | 3 violations | $335 | 3 | 0 |
| Wing Stop | Jan 18, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & D Restaurants Inc. | Jan 18, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pronto | Jan 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | Jan 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vocal, Inc. | Jan 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanilla Bay | Jan 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.B. Apparel | Jan 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zillion Mode, Inc./Mona Lisa Inc. | Jan 17, 2011 | 60 violations | $50,476 | 29 | 0 |
| ACLA Dermatology ACLA Dermatology and Medical Clinic | Jan 15, 2011 | 5 violations | $1,073 | 3 | 0 |
| Koam Construction | Jan 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kapko Enterprise, Inc. | Jan 12, 2011 | 57 violations | $20,184 | 55 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp Comma Design Corporation | Jan 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C2s Mi Manchi, Inc | Jan 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Sil, Inc. | Jan 10, 2011 | 45 violations | $108,449 | 22 | 0 |
| New In Box (N.I.B.) | Jan 10, 2011 | 76 violations | $26,438 | 38 | 0 |
| Sole Mio Vicmojess Enterprises, Inc | Jan 10, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top California US Clothing, Inc | Jan 10, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P & S USA | Jan 10, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixxed26 | Jan 10, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Town Buffet L.A. New Town Buffet, Inc. | Jan 10, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown | Jan 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Fresh Cut Corp | Jan 8, 2011 | 154 violations | $189,958 | 76 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Fresh Cut Corp | Jan 8, 2011 | 10 violations | $45,148 | 9 | 0 |
| Bulan Thai Restaurant | Jan 8, 2011 | 10 violations | $24,446 | 8 | 0 |
| Lydia 11, Inc. (KOR) | Jan 1, 2011 | 37 violations | $10,665 | 30 | 0 |
| San Souci (MFGR) | Jan 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Academic Advantage | Jan 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Polanco Brothers Trucking, Inc. | Dec 31, 2010 | 6 violations | $25,451 | 6 | 0 |
| Credent Business Solutions | Dec 31, 2010 | 8 violations | $5,988 | 2 | 0 |
| Pima Corporation DBA Advanced Construction | Dec 31, 2010 | 59 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Coast Auto Insurance New Coast Auto Insurance Services, Inc. | Dec 31, 2010 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CRST E. Goodman Enterprises, Inc. | Dec 31, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Patio | Dec 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Metro Group, Inc | Dec 18, 2010 | 4 violations | $5,563 | 4 | 0 |
| One Cafe | Dec 12, 2010 | 16 violations | $17,977 | 14 | 0 |
| K.B.N.L. | Dec 10, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pan Victoria | Dec 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin K | Dec 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teenbell Touch Me Fashion, Inc. | Dec 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knitwear, Inc. | Dec 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Fashion, Inc. | Dec 3, 2010 | 99 violations | $50,268 | 51 | 0 |
| Meadowbrook Manor | Nov 30, 2010 | 56 violations | $1,693 | 56 | 0 |
| Evy of California Inc. Evy of California, Inc. dba Fleurish Clothing | Nov 30, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. dba Peace Love | Nov 30, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Slauson Car Wash | Nov 18, 2010 | 39 violations repeat | $15,999 | 22 | 0 |
| One Style Inc. | Nov 16, 2010 | 55 violations | $89,697 | 24 | 0 |
| Bon Suisse | Nov 16, 2010 | 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.