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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spoon Restaurant | Nov 7, 2005 | 6 violations | $7,054 | 5 | 0 |
| McDonalds | Oct 29, 2005 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Huarache Azteca Restaurant | Oct 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagle Rock Lube Master | Oct 27, 2005 | 7 violations | $16,478 | 5 | 0 |
| Rubber Ducky Productions, Inc. | Oct 22, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piac'e Fashion, Inc. | Oct 22, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Metropolitan Transit Authority | Oct 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Sports Medicine | Oct 20, 2005 | 10 violations | $2,495 | 9 | 0 |
| Santa Monica Glat-Kosher Market | Oct 17, 2005 | 16 violations | $31,109 | 11 | 0 |
| La Adelita Food Co. | Oct 12, 2005 | 15 violations | $4,173 | 14 | 0 |
| Woodcliff Corporation | Sep 30, 2005 | 7 violations | $8,144 | 6 | 0 |
| PICC-B/ Steel Shield Security PICCB Investigation & Paralegal Services Inc. | Sep 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Horizons Manpower, Inc. | Sep 15, 2005 | 1,478 violations | $451,194 | 152 | $381,600 |
| Kedren Acute Psychiatric Hospital | Sep 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Closet Factory | Sep 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sugar Moods | Sep 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King The Singjoy Company, Inc. | Aug 30, 2005 | 19 violations | $1,524 | 19 | 0 |
| Gae Mee Fashion, Inc. | Aug 28, 2005 | 30 violations | $10,000 | 19 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Aug 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giant Merchandising, Inc. | Aug 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Edge Corporation | Aug 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaff Trading, Inc. | Aug 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Provision, Inc. | Aug 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patty | Aug 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P &M Fashions, Inc. | Aug 19, 2005 | 4 violations | $798 | 3 | 0 |
| K Too | Aug 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vista del Mar Family & Child Services | Aug 18, 2005 | 1 violation | $11,828 | 1 | 0 |
| Elegant Textiles, Inc. | Aug 15, 2005 | 7 violations | $50,501 | 5 | 0 |
| LA Dogworks | Aug 15, 2005 | 9 violations | $2,806 | 9 | 0 |
| Botach Tactical | Aug 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anhing Corp. | Aug 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have | Aug 13, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estrada Clothing Inc. | Aug 13, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baby Lulu | Aug 13, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best One Fashion, Inc. | Aug 12, 2005 | 8 violations | $9,100 | 6 | 0 |
| Closet | Aug 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P&K Fashion, Inc. | Aug 10, 2005 | 28 violations | $6,745 | 21 | 0 |
| Girl Talk | Aug 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonnia & Jennie, Inc. | Aug 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles, Inc. | Aug 9, 2005 | 74 violations | $17,794 | 44 | 0 |
| Entrancy | Aug 9, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cien, Inc. | Aug 9, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M & M Apparel, Inc. | Aug 9, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo's Tacos | Aug 8, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,559 | 4 | 0 |
| Eastwest Clothing, Inc. | Aug 5, 2005 | 31 violations | $16,912 | 30 | 0 |
| Robella | Aug 5, 2005 | 3 violations | $108 | 1 | 0 |
| Trial Graphi | Aug 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Aug 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Immanual Korea Sewing Machine Inc. | Aug 3, 2005 | 25 violations | $18,926 | 16 | 0 |
| America Fashion Clothing Inc. | Aug 3, 2005 | 27 violations | $14,765 | 18 | 0 |
| Fili's Fashion | Aug 3, 2005 | 8 violations | $2,990 | 4 | 0 |
| Libian Time Less, Inc. | Aug 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Aug 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Garment Finishing, Inc | Aug 2, 2005 | 119 violations | $24,994 | 119 | 0 |
| Angeles Mills Company, Inc. | Aug 2, 2005 | 14 violations | $9,678 | 12 | 0 |
| Seven For All Mankind, LLC | Aug 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gold Sign, LLC | Aug 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tantra One Restaurant | Jul 31, 2005 | 27 violations | $30,453 | 17 | 0 |
| Mint, Inc. | Jul 30, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berryvery, Inc. | Jul 28, 2005 | 48 violations | $14,000 | 40 | 0 |
| Estam | Jul 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Glo Inc | Jul 27, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Star Healthcare, LLC Serrano North Convalescent Hospital | Jul 21, 2005 | 46 violations | $27,346 | 46 | 0 |
| South Fork Healthcare, LLC Serrano South Convalescent Hospital | Jul 21, 2005 | 29 violations | $23,732 | 29 | 0 |
| Westside Health Care, LLC | Jul 21, 2005 | 32 violations | $8,000 | 32 | 0 |
| Luz C Watts | Jul 20, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City of Los Angeles Dept of Recreation & Park | Jul 18, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mortgage Bankers Corp. | Jul 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jade Apparel | Jul 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack's Wholesale Candy & Toy Company | Jul 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Universal Surface Technology, Inc. | Jul 11, 2005 | 2 violations | $3,706 | 2 | 0 |
| Whittier Goodrich Pharmacy | Jul 6, 2005 | 18 violations | $26,012 | 17 | 0 |
| Rocket Smog, Inc. | Jul 6, 2005 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nour Insurance Nour Insurance Agency | Jul 2, 2005 | 7 violations | $1,579 | 3 | 0 |
| Smart & Final | Jun 29, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Sewing Contractor | Jun 20, 2005 | 32 violations | $6,887 | 10 | 0 |
| Strategic Distribution, Inc. | Jun 20, 2005 | 4 violations | $4,898 | 3 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha Vermont Manila Good-Ha SA Vermont, Inc. | Jun 12, 2005 | 24 violations | $50,034 | 23 | 0 |
| Manila Good-Ha, Inc. | Jun 12, 2005 | 15 violations | $34,150 | 14 | 0 |
| Perfect Clean Phone Rental Shop, LLC | Jun 1, 2005 | 13 violations | $6,675 | 12 | 0 |
| Hiatus Crew Knitwear Inc | Jun 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Triangle Jodi Kristopher Inc. | Jun 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Cotton, Inc. | May 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miken Clothing Company | May 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & D Coast Apparel Inc. | May 24, 2005 | 250 violations | $131,777 | 150 | 0 |
| Click J | May 24, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mimi Kids, Inc. | May 23, 2005 | 27 violations repeat | $20,000 | 15 | $1,733 |
| Zinc Complete Clothing Company | May 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secret Charm, LLC | May 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love Tease Clothing, LLC | May 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clue Clothing Corp. | May 23, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Industries | May 17, 2005 | 12 violations | $8,893 | 11 | 0 |
| Bravo Textiles Inc. | May 16, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander of California | May 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Select Clothing Company, Inc. | May 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | May 11, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Harmony, Inc. | May 10, 2005 | 48 violations | $71,348 | 47 | 0 |
| Sam's Trade Development Corp. | May 10, 2005 | 6 violations | $3,184 | 5 | 0 |
| CESEM C.S.M., Inc. | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Together USA | May 10, 2005 | 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.