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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enigma Manufacturing, Inc. | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topson Downs of California, Inc. | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Young SA, Inc. | Aug 8, 2006 | 20 violations | $7,922 | 11 | 0 |
| Yaho Fashion | Aug 8, 2006 | 6 violations | $7,483 | 4 | 0 |
| Cressong Fashion, Inc. | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clovis | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lovely Day Fashion Inc. | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dori Fashion, Inc. | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. Dental William E. Ginzburg Dental Corporation | Jul 23, 2006 | 16 violations | $17,219 | 15 | 0 |
| Alwazir Chicken | Jul 23, 2006 | 10 violations | $7,592 | 9 | 0 |
| Health Care Partners HealthCare Partners Medical Group, Inc. | Jul 22, 2006 | 2 violations | $3,267 | 1 | 0 |
| Nicole's Doggie House | Jul 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Y Fashion, Inc. | Jul 14, 2006 | 6 violations repeat | $4,705 | 2 | 0 |
| Ruth Olibel Inc. | Jul 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Aspects Security Professionals | Jul 4, 2006 | 11 violations | $1,880 | 11 | 0 |
| Bread Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2006 | 79 violations | $18,540 | 40 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District-Maintenan | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.D. Fashion | Jun 29, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Infotrieve Corporate Headquarters Infotrieve Corporate Headqaurters Inc & Subs. | Jun 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Professional Produce | Jun 27, 2006 | 4 violations | $1,129 | 3 | 0 |
| Kay Celine Inc. | Jun 22, 2006 | 10 violations | $25,543 | 10 | 0 |
| Sky Apparel, Inc. | Jun 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Jun 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reuben's Garment Cutting and Marking, Inc. | Jun 17, 2006 | 14 violations | $11,466 | 12 | 0 |
| Sepulveda West Car Wash, Inc. | Jun 12, 2006 | 37 violations | $9,365 | 36 | 0 |
| Century West Car Wash | Jun 11, 2006 | 129 violations | $16,000 | 40 | 0 |
| Delta Airlines | Jun 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JM Paquet Home | Jun 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chinese Express Chao Sheng Chung-Sole Proprietorship | Jun 5, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guard Force Security | May 31, 2006 | 128 violations | $23,589 | 127 | 0 |
| Lee Hong Sales | May 31, 2006 | 14 violations | $18,277 | 14 | 0 |
| All Magic Paint & Body | May 30, 2006 | 20 violations | $18,372 | 19 | 0 |
| Saki Liquor | May 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Quetzal Bakery | May 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meatco Provisions, Inc. | May 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | May 25, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffet City | May 21, 2006 | 27 violations | $12,243 | 18 | 0 |
| Farinelli USA, Inc. | May 21, 2006 | 11 violations | $8,312 | 9 | 0 |
| Enigma Manufacturing, Inc. | May 19, 2006 | 25 violations repeat | $14,314 | 24 | 0 |
| Today Fashion | May 18, 2006 | 3 violations repeat | $1,535 | 1 | 0 |
| Kim & Cami Productions, Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biatta Intimates | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Too Mi Christiana Apparel, Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Do & Be Clothing, Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CESEM C.S.M., Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clue Clothing Corp. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Clothing | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Westwood Garment | May 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. A. Movers | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Ryan Inc. | May 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teeze Me | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peep Studio | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination L.A., Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Notice Inc. | May 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biatta Intimates | May 17, 2006 | 105 violations | $48,897 | 104 | 0 |
| Bee Fashion, Inc | May 17, 2006 | 27 violations | $39,505 | 17 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Police Department | May 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | May 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magenta Clothing, Inc. | May 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Come Como | May 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promise Apparel Corporation | May 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assi Supermarket Inc. | May 15, 2006 | 2 violations | $1,020 | 1 | 0 |
| Apac Warehouse and Distribution Inc | May 11, 2006 | 2 violations | $1,031 | 1 | 0 |
| California Blue Apparel, Inc. | May 7, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omni Protective Services, Inc. | May 6, 2006 | 10 violations | $1,998 | 9 | 0 |
| Print Team | May 5, 2006 | 22 violations | $37,732 | 20 | 0 |
| PBM Management | May 5, 2006 | 41 violations | $18,722 | 40 | 0 |
| Good P & J, Inc. | May 3, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woori Sewing, Inc. | May 3, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Y. Fashions, Inc. | May 2, 2006 | 33 violations | $30,000 | 18 | 0 |
| Yawoo, Inc. | May 2, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grace Engineering Service Grace Building Maintenance Co Inc. | Apr 30, 2006 | 6 violations | $2,270 | 3 | 0 |
| Westside Sober Living Centers, Inc. | Apr 27, 2006 | 31 violations | $44,083 | 30 | 0 |
| Willing Workers, Inc | Apr 24, 2006 | 20 violations | $786 | 20 | 0 |
| Holland & Knight LLP | Apr 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MISYD Corp. | Apr 23, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For U Mode, Inc | Apr 21, 2006 | 81 violations | $100,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Apr 21, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze | Apr 21, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yagi USA | Apr 21, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEKSystems | Apr 20, 2006 | 41 violations | $66,319 | 14 | 0 |
| LA Premium | Apr 20, 2006 | 3 violations | $89 | 1 | 0 |
| Empanadas Place | Apr 19, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. A. Glo, Inc. | Apr 19, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monterey Canyon, LLC | Apr 19, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Piccone Swimwear | Apr 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanmi Medical Center | Apr 16, 2006 | 3 violations | $2,800 | 1 | 0 |
| Commercial Paving & Coating | Apr 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarina Tarantino Designs | Apr 12, 2006 | 22 violations | $2,549 | 21 | 0 |
| IL Yoo Inc. | Apr 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJP Apparel, Inc. | Apr 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Livonia Glatt Market, Inc. | Apr 11, 2006 | 12 violations | $20,907 | 11 | 0 |
| MISYD Corp. | Apr 9, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cristyle Graffiti | Apr 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karma Karma Collection, Inc. | Apr 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Blue Apparel, Inc. | Apr 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O' La La Corporation | Apr 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano | Apr 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tete Design, Inc. | Apr 6, 2006 | 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.