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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent Clothing Co. | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Mode Annie & Jane, Inc. | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Avenue Avenue Collections, Inc. | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | May 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purple Rain, Inc. | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corporation | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yiberba, Inc. | May 10, 2007 | 82 violations | $28,547 | 77 | 0 |
| Expert Car Wash National Car Washes, Inc | May 10, 2007 | 30 violations | $10,046 | 29 | 0 |
| Flamingo Flamingo Fashion, Inc. | May 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good PG Wear Corporation | May 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Judy Blue | May 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Denim Solution, Inc. | May 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fine | May 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BP Clothing (Baby Phat Jeans) | May 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concept by Malcom, LLC | May 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sixth Dimension Apparel, Inc. | May 8, 2007 | 44 violations | $59,005 | 43 | 0 |
| M.J. Fabrics. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AKA Clothing, Inc. (Rags In Motion) | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Click, Inc. (Divalicious) | May 8, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cute Girl,Incorporated | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Globe Apparel, Inc (Uno Clothing Inc.) | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Active USA, Inc. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teenie Weenie Fashion, Inc. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Hansel Clothing, LLC | May 8, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I.L.B., Inc. (CNC Clothing) | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lia Lee, Inc. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AA33, Inc. | May 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CS Focus | May 7, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | May 7, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crown Car Wash | May 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capricho | May 3, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanilla Trim | May 2, 2007 | 40 violations repeat | $42,968 | 38 | $13,464 |
| Sunset Car Wash | May 2, 2007 | 11 violations repeat | $5,385 | 9 | $1,683 |
| Estam Orbita Corp. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mine Fashion Edge Clothing, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Check it Out Nexxen Apparel, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miss California Donna Enterprises, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yagi USA | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magenta Magenta Clothing, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mint, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Syber Girl, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosegeranium Vniel Apparel, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Espressa Es Se Clothing, Inc. | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skinny Minnie | May 2, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SLP Therapy, Inc. | Apr 30, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Horizons Manpower, Inc. | Apr 28, 2007 | 82 violations repeat | $132,885 | 82 | 0 |
| Global Horizons Manpower, Inc. | Apr 28, 2007 | 170 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze Gaze USA, Inc | Apr 27, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Apr 27, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spot Light Plus Management, Inc | Apr 27, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Sewing Company Sei Jin Yu, Sole Proprietor | Apr 25, 2007 | 22 violations | $7,905 | 14 | 0 |
| Lucy Florence Cultural Center | Apr 25, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & G Connection, Inc. | Apr 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lily Inc. | Apr 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Z. Ro Be X Incorporated | Apr 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Libian | Apr 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MoaMoa Production, Inc. | Apr 22, 2007 | 31 violations | $20,000 | 18 | 0 |
| Cristy' s Fashion | Apr 20, 2007 | 16 violations repeat | $6,750 | 11 | $4,235 |
| Kim & Cami Production, Inc. | Apr 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.S. Apparel, Inc | Apr 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Tattoo | Apr 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baby Nay Nay et al, Inc. | Apr 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Industires | Apr 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Rouge | Apr 19, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Check it Out | Apr 19, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sabora J & P Apparel, Inc. | Apr 18, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cressong Fashion, Inc. | Apr 18, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neon Clothing | Apr 18, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Apr 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un Deux Trois, Inc (Studio City) | Apr 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zero | Apr 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pride Rock, Inc. | Apr 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ceci Kids Inc | Apr 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bliss Mfg., Inc. | Apr 15, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miss California Apparel | Apr 15, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estam Orbita Corp. | Apr 15, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. K. Sence Fashion | Apr 12, 2007 | 23 violations | $14,319 | 22 | 0 |
| Ambiance | Apr 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis | Apr 12, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Apr 12, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuri Fashion | Apr 11, 2007 | 22 violations | $15,326 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinkette Pinkette Clothing, Inc. | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Zero | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pro 5 Apparel, Inc. | Apr 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Won's Fashion | Apr 9, 2007 | 21 violations | $18,993 | 18 | 0 |
| ANS Production, Inc. | Apr 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cat Walk | Apr 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Choco | Apr 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J-Connection | Apr 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Somme Fashion, Inc. | Apr 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beverly Health Birthing Center | Apr 4, 2007 | 18 violations | $5,858 | 16 | 0 |
| Action Messenger Service | Mar 31, 2007 | 39 violations | $80,000 | 31 | 0 |
| Second Generation, Inc. | Mar 31, 2007 | 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.