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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Kids USA | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pink N Blue | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colorbox for Kids | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitto | Dec 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jang Eom | Dec 9, 2008 | 10 violations | $4,940 | 4 | 0 |
| Janette Plus | Dec 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Con Te, Inc. | Dec 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mola Sewing, Inc. | Dec 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knitenjin Production INc. | Dec 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Century Insurance All Century Insurance Services, Inc. | Dec 1, 2008 | 8 violations | $18,775 | 7 | 0 |
| eWHSE USA, Inc. | Nov 30, 2008 | 35 violations | $28,862 | 34 | 0 |
| Jenifer & Janet Fashion, Inc. | Nov 24, 2008 | 18 violations | $15,133 | 16 | 0 |
| Kokoma | Nov 24, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Printing Clothing, Inc. | Nov 24, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Missthing | Nov 24, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Triplo Corporation | Nov 23, 2008 | 40 violations | $23,611 | 39 | 0 |
| Camila | Nov 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nabirang, Inc. | Nov 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rouge USA | Nov 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Graffiti | Nov 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Paradise | Nov 18, 2008 | 4 violations | $700 | 3 | 0 |
| Infant and Nutritional Products, Inc. | Nov 17, 2008 | 18 violations | $2,886 | 17 | 0 |
| Ruby Ro MISYD Corporation | Nov 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cactus Fashion, Inc. | Nov 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. A. Movers | Nov 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Wave Car Wash Santa Monica Speed Way Car Wash, Inc. | Nov 13, 2008 | 52 violations repeat | $21,527 | 51 | $17,882 |
| Green Dragon | Nov 13, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Cotton, Inc. | Nov 13, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starwood Security, Inc. | Nov 8, 2008 | 92 violations | $46,107 | 91 | 0 |
| Magaly Corporation | Nov 7, 2008 | 46 violations | $21,863 | 45 | 0 |
| Nanoori, Inc. | Nov 6, 2008 | 52 violations | $50,833 | 29 | 0 |
| Topia Casual, Inc. | Nov 5, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Press Apparel, Inc. | Nov 5, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Nov 5, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FMC, Inc | Nov 4, 2008 | 24 violations | $29,738 | 11 | 0 |
| Jino, Inc. | Nov 4, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zenobia | Nov 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F/S Today | Nov 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Nov 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E-Gen | Nov 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & I, Inc. | Nov 1, 2008 | 22 violations | $39,962 | 21 | 0 |
| Kiddo | Nov 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namuu, Inc. | Nov 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JSK Clothing Corp. | Nov 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNO Globe Apparel Inc. | Nov 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Valet Parking National Parking and Managment Services, Inc. | Oct 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Ruby | Oct 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crush | Oct 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grace Fashion | Oct 30, 2008 | 17 violations | $10,579 | 8 | 0 |
| R.I.A. Painting | Oct 30, 2008 | 2 violations | $400 | 1 | 0 |
| Al Wazir Chicken | Oct 24, 2008 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Insurance Collision Centers | Oct 22, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hudson Clothing, LLC | Oct 21, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guess ?, Inc. | Oct 21, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Brand Dunagrees, Inc. | Oct 21, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| True Religion Apparel, Inc. | Oct 21, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Crew Production Corp. | Oct 19, 2008 | 365 violations | $104,549 | 363 | 0 |
| G & J Express Transport, Inc. | Oct 16, 2008 | 2 violations | $5,439 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian Journal Publications, Inc. | Oct 15, 2008 | 59 violations | $473,218 | 22 | $66,700 |
| Asian Journal Publications, Inc. | Oct 15, 2008 | 11 violations | $43,277 | 10 | 0 |
| Garcia's Fashion Maribel Garcia DBA Garcia's Fashion | Oct 15, 2008 | 10 violations | $9,346 | 5 | 0 |
| Juno | Oct 15, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star Box USA | Oct 15, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sky Luxury Corp | Oct 15, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & R Industries, Inc. | Oct 14, 2008 | 81 violations repeat | $75,000 | 79 | $29,546 |
| S & S Sewing, Inc. | Oct 14, 2008 | 14 violations | $17,303 | 12 | 0 |
| Fashion | Oct 14, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Master Fashion | Oct 9, 2008 | 45 violations | $25,674 | 24 | 0 |
| Event | Oct 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tres Bien | Oct 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renzwear | Oct 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Autho | Oct 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have | Oct 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celine by Champion | Oct 9, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CTM Accountancy Corp. | Oct 8, 2008 | 5 violations | $21,944 | 1 | 0 |
| Shockwave Shockwave Silkscreen Printing, Inc. | Oct 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Feliz Court Apartments | Sep 30, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| st St Ranch Market Inc. | Sep 20, 2008 | 1 violation | $5,600 | 1 | 0 |
| Mozzi Fashion, Inc. | Sep 18, 2008 | 54 violations | $60,371 | 31 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Sep 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Sep 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Sep 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Freddie Kim | Sep 18, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Copac Corp | Sep 17, 2008 | 27 violations | $40,347 | 26 | 0 |
| Caresse | Sep 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JYJ, Inc. | Sep 15, 2008 | 14 violations | $8,335 | 13 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Sep 14, 2008 | 46 violations | $39,000 | 22 | 0 |
| Trim, Inc. | Sep 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mirae Cutting and Fusing Inc | Sep 8, 2008 | 2 violations | $3,313 | 1 | 0 |
| Integrity, Inc. (McGarment Co.) | Sep 6, 2008 | 79 violations | $23,114 | 0 | 0 |
| Ema Te Emma Textiles Inc. | Sep 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Sep 6, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Sep 6, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crenshaw Car Wash | Sep 5, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Funkadelic Clothing | Sep 2, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Sep 2, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & R Textile | Sep 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Sep 2, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capricho | Sep 2, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skinny Minnie | Sep 2, 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.