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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteau, Inc. | Oct 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cotton City DBA Pink Berry | Oct 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R23 International, Inc. | Oct 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S#ARP Dong Lee DBA S#ARP | Oct 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davida Fashion | Oct 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yepper Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 56 violations | $23,723 | 31 | 0 |
| Wynn Desgin Wynn Design Corporation | Oct 16, 2009 | 14 violations | $20,320 | 12 | 0 |
| R. J. Sportswear | Oct 16, 2009 | 94 violations | $14,058 | 49 | 0 |
| Spot Light Plus Management, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Denim Solution, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherish Apparel, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis JMA Intertex, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aimez Closet Inc | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In-Style Boulevard Style, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gliter Girl American Dream Clothing, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namuu, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2 Design, Inc. | Oct 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Diez | Oct 15, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yulesca Fashion | Oct 15, 2009 | 17 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piace Fashion | Oct 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One by One Enterprise, Inc | Oct 13, 2009 | 113 violations | $37,999 | 11 | 0 |
| Interstate Poultry Inc | Oct 11, 2009 | 204 violations | $162,013 | 203 | 0 |
| Windsor 27, Inc. | Oct 11, 2009 | 64 violations | $10,000 | 33 | 0 |
| Mi In Mi In Fashion, Inc. | Oct 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Envy Clothing, Inc. | Oct 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K 2 Mode | Oct 10, 2009 | 63 violations | $28,477 | 31 | 0 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Oct 8, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8th Degree, Inc. | Oct 6, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CK Arts, Inc. | Oct 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loops of L A Michael Darabian Inc. | Oct 4, 2009 | 55 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & M Meat Markets | Oct 3, 2009 | 1 violation | $1,082 | 1 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Sep 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regent China Inn | Sep 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evans Dedicated System, Inc. | Sep 29, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IM's Fashion, Inc. | Sep 28, 2009 | 32 violations repeat | $57,637 | 14 | $5,390 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc DBA E-Gen | Sep 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSC Apparel, Inc. dba Soprano | Sep 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Made for U, Inc. | Sep 26, 2009 | 49 violations repeat | $15,188 | 26 | 0 |
| The Sofa Company | Sep 24, 2009 | 23 violations | $6,543 | 22 | 0 |
| KY & TY, Inc. | Sep 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Passion USA, Inc. | Sep 22, 2009 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maria Josefina Hernandez | Sep 20, 2009 | 6 violations | $12,698 | 2 | 0 |
| Global Protective Services | Sep 20, 2009 | 32 violations | $5,465 | 31 | 0 |
| Hansem, Inc. | Sep 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kahn Angeles Inc | Sep 19, 2009 | 71 violations | $27,542 | 35 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Sep 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good PG Wear Corporation, Inc. | Sep 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.B. Apparel | Sep 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Zero | Sep 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Honey Punch, Inc. | Sep 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N Y Trading | Sep 16, 2009 | 5 violations | $2,721 | 3 | 0 |
| The Landmark Theatres Silver Cinemas Association Company | Sep 15, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Infinity Group | Sep 11, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Modern Parking, M.P.I. | Sep 10, 2009 | 36 violations | $25,081 | 36 | 0 |
| La Strada Cafe | Sep 10, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelina's Freight, Inc. | Sep 9, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vision Sky, Inc. | Sep 4, 2009 | 44 violations | $19,571 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max & K, Inc. | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design, Inc. | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gril Talk C & Y Investments, Inc. | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Event Spicewear | Sep 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pimai It's Thai | Sep 3, 2009 | 13 violations | $29,116 | 12 | 0 |
| Door to Door Transportation | Sep 2, 2009 | 22 violations | $14,994 | 21 | 0 |
| Viva Life Viva Life F/S, Inc. | Aug 30, 2009 | 107 violations repeat | $62,916 | 58 | 0 |
| Gym and Building Maintance Co | Aug 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corporation | Aug 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nationwide Glass & Glazing Contractors, Inc. | Aug 26, 2009 | 50 violations | $51,577 | 49 | 0 |
| Mobile Nursing Extended Care Agency | Aug 26, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bentley Homes | Aug 17, 2009 | 39 violations | $40,170 | 29 | 0 |
| Hollywood Silverlake Hotel | Aug 15, 2009 | 17 violations | $12,218 | 16 | 0 |
| Ruperd Wainwright | Aug 13, 2009 | 3 violations | $1,364 | 1 | 0 |
| Southwest Airlines | Aug 13, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State of California Department of Industrial | Aug 11, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Helen Bernstein Unified School District | Aug 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant | Aug 1, 2009 | 26 violations | $23,562 | 26 | 0 |
| J & J Apparel Products | Jul 30, 2009 | 57 violations | $38,761 | 33 | 0 |
| Adin of California | Jul 28, 2009 | 31 violations repeat | $4,459 | 30 | $5,610 |
| Sayres & Associates Corp. | Jul 26, 2009 | 42 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T and N Medical Transport, Inc | Jul 26, 2009 | 39 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Filiatex, LLC | Jul 24, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Main Connection | Jul 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam & Eve Outlet | Jul 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic & Dom, Inc. | Jul 24, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guru Knits, Inc. | Jul 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bestek Engineering, Inc | Jul 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh Finishing | Jul 21, 2009 | 5 violations | $658 | 3 | 0 |
| Clue Clothing Corp. | Jul 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Jul 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shagal, Inc. | Jul 19, 2009 | 49 violations | $19,626 | 23 | 0 |
| Lollol Lollol USA, Inc. | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventti | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Impress Connection, Inc. | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| II-Cielo | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young & Joy | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vision Park Apparel, Inc. | Jul 14, 2009 | 52 violations | $51,549 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonsonate Grill Laguardia Enterprises, Inc | Jul 14, 2009 | 8 violations | $12,560 | 7 | 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.