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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min Trim, Inc. | Jul 14, 2009 | 42 violations repeat | $9,285 | 41 | $5,610 |
| I.Ner Wholesale and Manufacturing | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc. | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max & K, Inc. Michelin Fashion Line, Inc. | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.Boy Design, Inc. Miss Pinky | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hana Sushi Paloma Blanca, LLC | Jul 13, 2009 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Depot | Jul 11, 2009 | 114 violations | $32,966 | 73 | 0 |
| Lime Design | Jul 11, 2009 | 44 violations | $7,121 | 34 | 0 |
| B&S Corporation | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peca's Collection | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topia Topia Casual Inc. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe Team USA, Inc. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jin Won Inc. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OT 27 Clothing, Inc. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max & K, Inc. | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny USA | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diva Inc. | Jul 10, 2009 | 77 violations | $63,911 | 41 | 0 |
| American Airlines | Jul 10, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Line Apparel Production Inc. | Jul 7, 2009 | 60 violations | $56,465 | 30 | 0 |
| California Girlz, Inc | Jul 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Jul 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milestones Behavioral Treatment Program, Inc. | Jul 7, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corporation | Jul 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nadia Nopalitos | Jul 3, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze Michelle Inc. | Jun 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guerra Gutierrez Mortuaries | Jun 29, 2009 | 38 violations | $46,309 | 38 | 0 |
| Washington Garment Washington Garment Dyeing & Finishing, Inc. | Jun 29, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva Life F/S, Inc. | Jun 28, 2009 | 125 violations repeat | $46,481 | 75 | 0 |
| One World LLC | Jun 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samantha Fashion, Inc | Jun 25, 2009 | 158 violations | $83,341 | 91 | 0 |
| KWDZ | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One World LLC One World Apparel, LLC | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stony Apparel Corp. | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Bluprint Clothing Corp | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cee Sportswear, Inc. | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KY & TY, Inc. | Jun 24, 2009 | 28 violations | $19,428 | 25 | 0 |
| Winchester Corp DBA East Way | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elpis, Inc DBA Miss Thing | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisse America, Inc. | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love T, Inc | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc DBA Gaze USA | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teresa Sewing | Jun 23, 2009 | 42 violations | $5,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleo Casual, inc. | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jina Fashion | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Together USA | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J-Connection | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Hearts | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EG & KY, Inc. | Jun 20, 2009 | 88 violations | $72,447 | 43 | 0 |
| Topia Casual, Inc. | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo, Inc. | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Durisuh, Inc | Jun 18, 2009 | 66 violations | $47,721 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette 2 W Fashion, Inc. | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eska, Inc. dba Event; Spicewear | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bodega R-Ranch Market | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & A Fashion Elias Madriz dba E & A Fashion | Jun 5, 2009 | 72 violations | $61,134 | 36 | 0 |
| Assi Supemarket | Jun 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Theatres Entertainment Corp | Jun 4, 2009 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $11,880 |
| Rampage Licensing Creditors | Jun 2, 2009 | 2 violations | $969 | 1 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Jun 2, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Excellent Education Development | Jun 1, 2009 | 15 violations | $6,952 | 13 | 0 |
| AMC Century City 15 American Multi-Cinema, Inc | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | May 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JNB 720, Inc | May 29, 2009 | 199 violations | $190,188 | 87 | 0 |
| Bridge Cinemas Quincy Amusements Inc. | May 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Company | May 26, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tele- Car Couriers | May 21, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Epilogue, Arrested | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kainos USA | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Guard Force Inc. | May 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feliz Fashion, Inc. | May 19, 2009 | 26 violations | $41,120 | 16 | 0 |
| Bobos USA, Inc. | May 18, 2009 | 344 violations | $82,812 | 187 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie's Closet | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Style DBA Camila | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sk Apparel DBA Orange | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | May 17, 2009 | 35 violations | $31,961 | 34 | 0 |
| My Trim, Inc. | May 12, 2009 | 21 violations | $49,811 | 20 | 0 |
| Peninsula, Inc. | May 6, 2009 | 219 violations | $154,256 | 113 | 0 |
| Complete Clothing | May 6, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. | May 6, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Feet | May 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love - T Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Plus D & J Fashion, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 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.