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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Mode Inc | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R23 International, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morex Enterprises, Inc. | May 4, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H2O Development, Inc | Apr 30, 2009 | 31 violations | $18,115 | 28 | 0 |
| Skyline Terrace | Apr 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art One Trim, Inc. | Apr 28, 2009 | 22 violations | $43,837 | 20 | 0 |
| SSABU Apparel, Inc. | Apr 28, 2009 | 3 violations | $1,977 | 1 | 0 |
| Sole Mio Vicmojess Enterprices, Inc. | Apr 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.I.N. Group, Inc. | Apr 26, 2009 | 28 violations | $7,460 | 20 | 0 |
| Dori Fashion, Inc. | Apr 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano | Apr 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Apr 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sparkling Stars | Apr 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialty Cabinets and Millwork Inc | Apr 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha, Inc. | Apr 22, 2009 | 16 violations | $23,052 | 12 | 0 |
| T.O.P. Apparel, Inc. | Apr 21, 2009 | 27 violations | $12,104 | 25 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Apr 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lupicia Fresh Tea | Apr 18, 2009 | 1 violation | $55 | 1 | 0 |
| California Blue Apparel, Inc. | Apr 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duggan & Associates Inc | Apr 12, 2009 | 10 violations | $5,715 | 6 | 0 |
| Cana Print, Inc. | Apr 10, 2009 | 30 violations | $13,705 | 28 | 0 |
| Hop Louie Restaurant | Apr 9, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Be Jewel Clothing, Inc. | Apr 2, 2009 | 9 violations | $12,788 | 8 | 0 |
| Martinez Family Dental | Apr 2, 2009 | 2 violations | $405 | 1 | 0 |
| M.S. Apparel, Inc Hem/Wednesday Manufacturer | Mar 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Misses Me Fashion | Mar 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Realitee Clothing Company | Mar 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Needle Apparel | Mar 29, 2009 | 37 violations | $19,155 | 18 | 0 |
| Belle Amie | Mar 27, 2009 | 15 violations | $11,025 | 14 | 0 |
| Screen Passion, Inc. | Mar 27, 2009 | 38 violations | $2,132 | 37 | 0 |
| DJ Bibingkahan Los Angeles | Mar 24, 2009 | 10 violations | $49,409 | 8 | 0 |
| Pacific Housing Diversified | Mar 19, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Affordable Nursing Care & Services | Mar 18, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Rain Co., Inc. | Mar 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Code 772, Inc. | Mar 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 PDS, Inc. | Mar 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.P.R. Garment, Inc. | Mar 16, 2009 | 57 violations repeat | $26,335 | 56 | $20,944 |
| Teltara LLC | Mar 8, 2009 | 20 violations | $6,347 | 19 | 0 |
| Kiki | Mar 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Milex Corp | Mar 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Saquil Group, Inc. | Mar 4, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Honda Ya Incorporated | Mar 3, 2009 | 28 violations | $60,888 | 26 | 0 |
| HKK HKK Corporation, inc. | Mar 3, 2009 | 19 violations | $14,000 | 17 | 0 |
| Spot Light Plus Management, Inc. | Mar 3, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) | Mar 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In-Style Textiles, Inc. | Feb 28, 2009 | 62 violations | $50,000 | 4 | 0 |
| Golding Corporate Wellness, Inc. | Feb 28, 2009 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pro Residential Services, Inc. | Feb 28, 2009 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LECS USA, Inc. | Feb 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Feb 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Design | Feb 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJCCO, Inc. (Modern Apparel Enterprises Inc) | Feb 18, 2009 | 20 violations repeat | $25,000 | 14 | $2,618 |
| NS Mart Inc dba: TuTu | Feb 17, 2009 | 117 violations | $69,128 | 57 | 0 |
| Spot Light Plus Management, Inc. | Feb 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ginger G Ginger Green, Inc. | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Volume One Apparel, Inc. | Feb 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cozy Cozy S & S Casual, LLC | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Codigo | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whittier Goodrich Pharmacy | Feb 11, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Cantina Taqueria | Feb 10, 2009 | 11 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $9,350 |
| New Fangle Apparel, Inc. | Feb 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Feb 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estam Orbita, Corp. | Feb 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topia Topia Casual, Inc. | Feb 2, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hammer Collection | Feb 2, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Design | Feb 2, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Choon Inc. (dba CAD, Teeze Me, Just Choon) | Jan 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caresse | Jan 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Koral | Jan 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quadel Consulting | Jan 29, 2009 | 25 violations | $35,350 | 24 | 0 |
| American Dream Clothing, Inc. | Jan 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo 3 E, Inc. | Jan 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jump Clothing, Inc. | Jan 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PG Wear Corporation | Jan 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno/ Globe Apparel, Inc. | Jan 26, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klassy Collection | Jan 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B Clothing The World Cup Corp. | Jan 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Impress Connection, Inc. | Jan 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beleza Fashion Inc | Jan 25, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assi Supermarket Inc. | Jan 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp Altamed Health Services Corporation | Jan 23, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FAD Apparel, Inc. | Jan 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Deuce | Jan 20, 2009 | 47 violations repeat | $51,500 | 23 | $8,602 |
| Muzzanghee, Inc. | Jan 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E D Fashion, Inc. | Jan 17, 2009 | 221 violations | $350,000 | 111 | 0 |
| Accent Service Company, Inc. | Jan 15, 2009 | 97 violations | $39,569 | 89 | 0 |
| California Fusing and Trim | Jan 12, 2009 | 38 violations | $44,000 | 32 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk To Sidewalk, Inc. | Jan 12, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Jan 12, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva Life Fashion, Inc. | Jan 4, 2009 | 151 violations | $178,346 | 101 | 0 |
| Milestones Behavioral Treatment Program, Inc. | Dec 31, 2008 | 7 violations | $2,297 | 7 | 0 |
| A and R Satellite | Dec 30, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlborough School | Dec 18, 2008 | 6 violations | $3,794 | 5 | 0 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Dec 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Onik Truck Service | Dec 13, 2008 | 6 violations | $8,460 | 6 | 0 |
| Ynes Pillar Inc. | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweetheart Jane | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promesa USA | Dec 10, 2008 | 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.