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Monrovia Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Monrovia since 2004: 39 cases, $587,889 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Monrovia at a glance

Employers in Monrovia account for 39 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 30 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $587,889 in back wages to 2,130 workers, and $8,421 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($214,240), Health Care and Social Assistance ($160,867), Accommodation and Food Services ($49,758).

All cases, newest first

39 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Wing Stop
Conception Holdings, Inc.
Jan 23, 2025no violations found000
Pieology PizzaMar 7, 202339 violations$10,07533$6,881
Max's Mexican CuisineNov 3, 2021no violations found000
Noodle St MonroviaOct 6, 20214 violations$11330
Cell- Crete Fireproofing of Nevada, Inc.Jun 1, 2021no violations found000
Event Special Effects
Events Special Effects, Inc.
Apr 20, 20216 violations$22,49350
Burger King
Cornerstone Network Inc.
Dec 10, 20206 violations$3,15440
Best Friends Animal HospitalDec 1, 2019no violations found000
Burger King
Cornerstone Network, Inc.
Nov 15, 2019211 violations$7,231100
Semerad Carpet & Flooring
Semerad Carpet and Flooring, Inc.
May 16, 20191 violation000
Colletta Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Inc.Sep 18, 201831 violations$5,376300
King Cheese CorporationMay 22, 20181 violation000
Glen Park At MonroviaFeb 28, 201819 violations$1,459180
Copper Still Grill RestaurantJan 11, 20182 violations$23910
McDonald's
M. Pernecky Management Corp.
Dec 26, 2017no violations found000
Wingstop Restaurant-MonroviaNov 30, 20172 violations$9,86310
Rudys Mexican Food
Castrellon Family Restaurant Corporation
Nov 30, 201736 violations repeat000
Clare Wang Insurance AgencySep 14, 20173 violations$6,34810
5 Star Body & Foot Spa
Amy Tang - Sole Proprietorship
Mar 2, 20161 violation000
United States Postal Service MonroviaJun 17, 2015no violations found000
Westport ConstructionApr 30, 201511 violations$18,08770
Burnett & Son Meat CompanyMar 17, 201555 violations$34,858540
Dr. Jaykumar Shah and Romila ShahOct 19, 20143 violations repeat$24,8502$616
T Phillips Alehouse and GrillFeb 9, 201440 violations$14,015390
Loteria Cantina & Grill Mexican CuisineApr 25, 20134 violations repeat$4,6133$924
Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena MonroviaApr 1, 20129 violations$45580
Advance Medical Analysis, LLCFeb 29, 201255 violations$27,403540
Baja Ranch SupermarketFeb 14, 201212 violations$14,267110
The Source
The Source International Imports, Inc.
Oct 24, 20111 violation000
Financial Technology Solutions Int.Jan 24, 2011no violations found000
B.L. Hall, Inc.Aug 2, 201011 violations$1,71770
Baja Fresh
943 W. Huntington Dr.
May 27, 2010no violations found000
C.E.S.M Land SurveyingMar 30, 20101 violation000
Monrovia Community HospitalNov 24, 2008no violations found000
ACA Heating & Air ConditioningOct 3, 20068 violations$3,99970
Cassidy Racing StableAug 4, 20061 violation000
Telscape CommunicationsApr 22, 2006119 violations$36,4051000
Etelecare Global SolutionsApr 9, 20051,629 violations$208,8641,6280
Monrovia Community HospitalMay 29, 2004133 violations$132,0051040

Largest back-wage records in Monrovia

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Etelecare Global Solutions1$208,8641,628Apr 9, 2005
Monrovia Community Hospital2$132,005104Nov 24, 2008
Telscape Communications1$36,405100Apr 22, 2006
Burnett & Son Meat Company1$34,85854Mar 17, 2015
Advance Medical Analysis, LLC1$27,40354Feb 29, 2012
Dr. Jaykumar Shah and Romila Shah1$24,8502Oct 19, 2014
Event Special Effects1$22,4935Apr 20, 2021
Westport Construction1$18,0877Apr 30, 2015
Baja Ranch Supermarket1$14,26711Feb 14, 2012
T Phillips Alehouse and Grill1$14,01539Feb 9, 2014
Burger King2$10,38514Dec 10, 2020
Pieology Pizza1$10,07533Mar 7, 2023
Wingstop Restaurant-Monrovia1$9,8631Nov 30, 2017
Clare Wang Insurance Agency1$6,3481Sep 14, 2017
Colletta Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Inc.1$5,37630Sep 18, 2018
Loteria Cantina & Grill Mexican Cuisine1$4,6133Apr 25, 2013
ACA Heating & Air Conditioning1$3,9997Oct 3, 2006
B.L. Hall, Inc.1$1,7177Aug 2, 2010
Glen Park At Monrovia1$1,45918Feb 28, 2018
Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena Monrovia1$4558Apr 1, 2012

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202510$00
202311$10,07533
202142$22,6068
202011$3,1544
201932$7,23110
201844$7,07449
201743$16,2112
201611$00
201532$52,94561
201422$38,86541
201311$4,6133
201233$42,12573
201121$00
201032$1,7177
200810$00
200633$40,404107
200511$208,8641,628
200411$132,005104

Your rights in Monrovia

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Monrovia 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.

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