Wage and hour cases in Manhattan Beach at a glance
Employers in Manhattan Beach account for 10 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (70%). Employers agreed to pay $111,909 in back wages to 81 workers, and $2,431 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 0 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($90,728), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($9,890), Accommodation and Food Services ($5,676).
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10 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owusu Legal Group | Nov 1, 2022 | 18 violations repeat | $5,574 | 17 | 0 |
| True Religion/True Religion Brand Jeans | Aug 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Shiny Auto Detail Nancy Venegas Super Shiny Auto Detail, Inc | Oct 1, 2012 | 20 violations repeat | $9,890 | 14 | $2,431 |
| Susie Cakes Bakery (Newport Beach) | May 4, 2012 | 2 violations | $41 | 2 | 0 |
| Schooner Bar and Grill | Apr 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rick M. Contractors and Rick's Rain Gutters | Aug 31, 2009 | 47 violations | $90,728 | 46 | 0 |
| Manhattan Stitching Co | Oct 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manhattan Beach Marriott | Feb 5, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Platinum Capital Croup, Inc. dba 1st Vanguard | Oct 7, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fusion Sushi Factory Sushi Restaurant, Inc. | Aug 2, 2006 | 3 violations | $5,676 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Manhattan Beach
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick M. Contractors and Rick's Rain Gutters | 1 | $90,728 | 46 | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Super Shiny Auto Detail | 1 | $9,890 | 14 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Fusion Sushi | 1 | $5,676 | 2 | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Owusu Legal Group | 1 | $5,574 | 17 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Susie Cakes Bakery (Newport Beach) | 1 | $41 | 2 | May 4, 2012 |
| Manhattan Stitching Co | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 9, 2008 |
| True Religion/True Religion Brand Jeans | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Schooner Bar and Grill | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 7, 2012 |
| Manhattan Beach Marriott | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Platinum Capital Croup, Inc. dba 1st Vanguard | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 7, 2007 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $5,574 | 17 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $9,931 | 16 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | $90,728 | 46 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $5,676 | 2 |
Your rights in Manhattan Beach
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Manhattan Beach 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. 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.