Wage and hour cases in Montclair at a glance
Employers in Montclair account for 46 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 26 of which found violations (57%). Employers agreed to pay $253,701 in back wages to 216 workers, and $124,660 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 Retail Trade ($131,205), Construction ($46,306), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($42,902).
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46 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Imports Auto Wrecking | May 10, 2023 | 12 violations repeat | $80,864 | 11 | $9,163 |
| Dairy Queen Montclair | Nov 4, 2021 | 26 violations | 0 | 0 | $15,514 |
| Acepex Management Corp Acepex Management Corporation | Nov 13, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrdu Construction | May 16, 2020 | 42 violations | $19,212 | 41 | 0 |
| Acepex Management Corp | Feb 6, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tasty Goody Express | Jan 27, 2020 | 2 violations | $43 | 1 | 0 |
| Hot Topic | Jan 22, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kleen Pouyan Hatan DBA Kleen | May 17, 2019 | 2 violations | $290 | 1 | 0 |
| Acepex Managment Company | Apr 25, 2019 | 1 violation | $886 | 1 | 0 |
| Aldridge Electric | Oct 12, 2018 | 5 violations | $13,470 | 4 | 0 |
| AMI Acepex JV | Mar 31, 2018 | 32 violations | $37,464 | 16 | 0 |
| Los Portales | Feb 19, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PacSun Pacific Sunwear Stones, LLC | Nov 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sparks Electric | Apr 1, 2017 | 6 violations | $13,624 | 3 | $1,621 |
| Aragon Construction | Mar 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KENNETH ADULT RESIDENTIAL | Feb 17, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mariscos Licenciado | Dec 12, 2015 | 13 violations | $8,791 | 12 | 0 |
| Tag Force Security and Patrol Services, Inc. | May 21, 2014 | 13 violations repeat | $4,552 | 12 | $4,488 |
| Strebin Farms- La Inc. | Apr 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hometown Buffet | Mar 5, 2014 | 2 violations | $2,473 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Pardeep Sharma, Sole Proprietor (Franchizee) | Jan 23, 2014 | 2 violations repeat | $672 | 1 | $308 |
| OPARC | Dec 2, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Sep 2, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,279 | 1 | 0 |
| Tag Force Security and Patrol Service, Inc. | Jul 28, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine Terrace at Montclaire | Jan 16, 2013 | 44 violations | $4,478 | 43 | 0 |
| Home Town Buffet | Nov 26, 2012 | 14 violations repeat | $2,213 | 12 | 0 |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Mar 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John's Incredible Pizza Co. JIPC Incredible Entertainment Holding Co.,Inc | Jan 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Caesars Little Caesars Enterprises Inc | Jul 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don Jose Rod Fraser Enterprises, Inc. | Jul 3, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sears Roebuck and Company | Dec 20, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OPARC | Jan 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mattress Discounters | Aug 14, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latina Garments, Inc. | Jan 25, 2009 | 29 violations repeat | $15,000 | 29 | $4,466 |
| KFC | Apr 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transonic Car Audio | Jan 31, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Dot Safes Inc | Oct 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John's Incredible Pizza Co. | May 3, 2007 | 45 violations | 0 | 0 | $89,100 |
| Quality Thrift Store | Oct 15, 2006 | 7 violations | $31,666 | 7 | 0 |
| Light Bulbs Etc. Dunkley Enterprises, Inc. | Aug 8, 2006 | 11 violations | $10,504 | 10 | 0 |
| Montclair Gas & Wash | May 13, 2006 | 35 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ok 99 #IV | Mar 28, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,478 | 3 | 0 |
| CNC Motor Sports, Inc. | Feb 11, 2005 | 8 violations | $3,742 | 7 | 0 |
| Hot Dog on a Stick | Nov 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boba City Inc. | Oct 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montclair Royale | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Montclair
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Imports Auto Wrecking | 1 | $80,864 | 11 | May 10, 2023 |
| AMI Acepex JV | 1 | $37,464 | 16 | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Quality Thrift Store | 1 | $31,666 | 7 | Oct 15, 2006 |
| Arrdu Construction | 1 | $19,212 | 41 | May 16, 2020 |
| Latina Garments, Inc. | 1 | $15,000 | 29 | Jan 25, 2009 |
| Sparks Electric | 1 | $13,624 | 3 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Aldridge Electric | 1 | $13,470 | 4 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Light Bulbs Etc. | 1 | $10,504 | 10 | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Mariscos Licenciado | 1 | $8,791 | 12 | Dec 12, 2015 |
| Tag Force Security and Patrol Services, Inc. | 1 | $4,552 | 12 | May 21, 2014 |
| Jasmine Terrace at Montclaire | 1 | $4,478 | 43 | Jan 16, 2013 |
| CNC Motor Sports, Inc. | 1 | $3,742 | 7 | Feb 11, 2005 |
| Ok 99 #IV | 1 | $2,478 | 3 | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Hometown Buffet | 1 | $2,473 | 1 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Home Town Buffet | 1 | $2,213 | 12 | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Sweet Factory | 1 | $1,279 | 1 | Sep 2, 2013 |
| Acepex Managment Company | 1 | $886 | 1 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| 7-Eleven | 1 | $672 | 1 | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Kleen | 1 | $290 | 1 | May 17, 2019 |
| Tasty Goody Express | 1 | $43 | 1 | Jan 27, 2020 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $80,864 | 11 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | $19,255 | 42 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $1,176 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | $50,934 | 20 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | $13,624 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | $8,791 | 12 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | $7,697 | 14 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | $5,757 | 44 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | $2,213 | 12 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $15,000 | 29 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 | $42,170 | 17 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | $6,220 | 10 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Montclair
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Montclair 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.