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Pacoima Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Pacoima since 2004: 29 cases, $159,480 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 Pacoima at a glance

Employers in Pacoima account for 29 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 17 of which found violations (59%). Employers agreed to pay $159,480 in back wages to 67 workers, and $0 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 ($61,821), Accommodation and Food Services ($52,183), Wholesale Trade ($36,180).

All cases, newest first

29 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
7-11 StoreMay 19, 20227 violations$96060
Bionic Protection Security
Bionic Protection Security Services, Inc
Jun 23, 20212 violations$6,23710
Numero Uno Market
Numero Uno Acquisitions, LLC
Jan 24, 2021no violations found000
Lesly RecyclingFeb 13, 2018no violations found000
H.B. Redwood
H. B. Redwood Moulding MFG . CO.
Sep 20, 2017no violations found000
Ay Papa Que RicoAug 18, 201712 violations$24,70590
Genesis RecyclingJan 19, 20162 violations$30010
Odelsi RecyclingJan 17, 20165 violations$15,01720
Odelsi RecyclingJan 17, 20163 violations$7,60020
AA Lanscaping Service
Alfredo Arellano Landscaping
Apr 19, 20158 violations$3,05970
Cash 2 U
Matig Corporation
Feb 14, 201519 violations repeat$13,26390
Ramirez Recycling CenterFeb 11, 2015no violations found000
Jay's RecyclingFeb 1, 20152 violations000
Costa del Sol and Alicia Valle
La Isla Conchaguita, Inc and Alicia Valle
Mar 14, 20147 violations repeat000
Wong's KitchenMar 6, 20138 violations$5,92570
Discovery Charter Prepartory
Discovery Charter Preportary School
Feb 27, 2012no violations found000
Juicy CoutureJan 12, 20121 violation000
Valley View Security CompanyMay 5, 2011no violations found000
Popeye's Chicken and BiscuitsJan 11, 201016 violations$21,553130
Juicy CoutureMay 21, 20091 violation000
Payless FoodsMay 20, 2009no violations found000
Barker ManagementJan 28, 2009no violations found000
Superior Super WarehouseMar 31, 2008no violations found000
Tresierras Supermarkets
Tresierras Brothers Corporation
Jun 20, 2007no violations found000
MERCADO DEL VALLENov 7, 200610 violations$60,861100
Juicy CoutureNov 18, 20051 violation000
Cordova Construction ServicesMay 16, 2005no violations found000
Wireless CityApr 16, 20053 violations000
JuicyFeb 28, 2005no violations found000

Largest back-wage records in Pacoima

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
MERCADO DEL VALLE1$60,86110Nov 7, 2006
Ay Papa Que Rico1$24,7059Aug 18, 2017
Odelsi Recycling2$22,6174Jan 17, 2016
Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits1$21,55313Jan 11, 2010
Cash 2 U1$13,2639Feb 14, 2015
Bionic Protection Security1$6,2371Jun 23, 2021
Wong's Kitchen1$5,9257Mar 6, 2013
AA Lanscaping Service1$3,0597Apr 19, 2015
7-11 Store1$9606May 19, 2022
Genesis Recycling1$3001Jan 19, 2016
Wireless City1$00Apr 16, 2005
Superior Super Warehouse1$00Mar 31, 2008
Jay's Recycling1$00Feb 1, 2015
Lesly Recycling1$00Feb 13, 2018
Juicy Couture3$00Jan 12, 2012
Discovery Charter Prepartory1$00Feb 27, 2012
Juicy1$00Feb 28, 2005
Payless Foods1$00May 20, 2009
Tresierras Supermarkets1$00Jun 20, 2007
Costa del Sol and Alicia Valle1$00Mar 14, 2014

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202211$9606
202121$6,2371
201810$00
201721$24,7059
201633$22,9175
201543$16,32216
201411$00
201311$5,9257
201221$00
201110$00
201011$21,55313
200931$00
200810$00
200710$00
200611$60,86110
200542$00

Your rights in Pacoima

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