Wage and hour cases in Palos Verdes Peninsula at a glance
Employers in Palos Verdes Peninsula account for 6 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 5 of which found violations (83%). Employers agreed to pay $80,696 in back wages to 90 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 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($74,381), Health Care and Social Assistance ($5,440), Transportation and Warehousing ($875).
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6 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitra Ershaghi | Jan 29, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick M. De La Torre | Apr 20, 2012 | 35 violations | $41,031 | 35 | 0 |
| Amercare Assisted Livng Palos Verdes | Apr 17, 2012 | 5 violations | $5,440 | 5 | 0 |
| C & R Canoga Park LP CCC & R Property Management | Nov 30, 2011 | 17 violations | $10,784 | 16 | 0 |
| ABC Equipment Rental | Sep 30, 2011 | 35 violations | $22,566 | 33 | 0 |
| ABC Equipment Rental | Feb 28, 2007 | 2 violations | $875 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Palos Verdes Peninsula
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick M. De La Torre | 1 | $41,031 | 35 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| ABC Equipment Rental | 2 | $23,441 | 34 | Sep 30, 2011 |
| C & R Canoga Park LP | 1 | $10,784 | 16 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Amercare Assisted Livng Palos Verdes | 1 | $5,440 | 5 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Mitra Ershaghi | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 29, 2014 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $46,471 | 40 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $33,350 | 49 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $875 | 1 |
Your rights in Palos Verdes Peninsula
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Palos Verdes Peninsula 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.