Wage and hour cases in Pasadena at a glance
Employers in Pasadena account for 141 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 95 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $2,946,238 in back wages to 2,060 workers, and $36,180 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $5,937 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($1,027,791), Accommodation and Food Services ($388,667), Public Administration ($320,789).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Transportation LLC | Feb 28, 2010 | 16 violations | $63,487 | 6 | 0 |
| Liborio Markets | Feb 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | Nov 13, 2009 | 5 violations | $29,625 | 5 | 0 |
| City of Pasadena | Sep 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | Sep 1, 2009 | 13 violations | $1,667 | 8 | 0 |
| King Ranch Market | Jul 14, 2009 | 17 violations | $34,965 | 16 | 0 |
| Quality Inn CA 579 Royal Prestige Investments Inc | May 30, 2009 | 2 violations | $2,873 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Pernecky Management Corporation | May 28, 2009 | 3 violations | $134 | 3 | 0 |
| McDonalds M.Pernaky Management Corporation | May 28, 2009 | 4 violations | $48 | 1 | $743 |
| Carl's Jr. Senior Classic Leasing, LLC | May 28, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingston Inn/Ramada Inn Alton Hotel Management Inc./FLA Enterprise LL | Oct 5, 2008 | 16 violations | $9,250 | 15 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | Sep 30, 2008 | 220 violations | $111,852 | 220 | 0 |
| Sizzler's Forbco Management Corporation | Aug 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caltech California Technical Institute | Feb 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parsons Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group Inc | Nov 30, 2007 | 76 violations | $63,635 | 69 | 0 |
| US Postal Service | Nov 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wackenhut Corporation | Jul 28, 2006 | 142 violations | $257,154 | 72 | 0 |
| Max Studio | May 2, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arcadia Health Care Center | May 1, 2006 | 72 violations repeat | $51,387 | 70 | $16,143 |
| B-Man's Teriyaki & Burgers | Apr 9, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Planet Insurance | Jan 23, 2006 | 21 violations | $7,057 | 20 | 0 |
| Sitar Indian Cusine | Jun 28, 2005 | 2 violations | $4,491 | 1 | 0 |
| Dollar Club- Pasadena, Inc. | Apr 8, 2005 | 5 violations | $5,260 | 4 | 0 |
| Leon Max Inc. | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sizzler's Forbco Management Corporation | Feb 3, 2005 | 44 violations | $85,618 | 43 | 0 |
| PASA ALTA MANOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES | Dec 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Vista Retirement Home | Nov 27, 2004 | 33 violations | $13,756 | 33 | 0 |
| Farm Fresh Ranch Market | Nov 17, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wok and Roll Restaurant | Nov 4, 2004 | 10 violations | $22,581 | 9 | 0 |
| L.A. FITNESS | Oct 27, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BADA BING PIZZARIA | Oct 14, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camellia Gardens Care Center | Sep 28, 2004 | 4 violations | $3,955 | 3 | 0 |
| Magic Cleaners | Sep 23, 2004 | 25 violations | $13,915 | 7 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Inter-con Security Systems, Inc. | Jun 9, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arcadia Health Center Arcadia Convalescent Hospital Inc. | Apr 17, 2004 | 137 violations | $58,357 | 137 | 0 |
| Chiara Restaurant | Nov 21, 2003 | 21 violations | $56,884 | 20 | 0 |
| Courtyard Marriott Marriott International, Inc. | May 17, 2003 | 8 violations repeat | $2,310 | 7 | $1,440 |
| Maggies Dress Shop | Dec 2, 2000 | 259 violations repeat | $153,855 | 67 | 0 |
| Dog Haus Valley Guys, Inc. | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Pasadena
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Health Care Center | 1 | $378,332 | 217 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Corpuz Pineda Staffing Services, Inc. | 1 | $260,060 | 73 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| The Wackenhut Corporation | 1 | $257,154 | 72 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Parsons | 3 | $215,505 | 92 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Touching Lives | 1 | $159,240 | 34 | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Maggies Dress Shop | 1 | $153,855 | 67 | Dec 2, 2000 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | 16 | $153,710 | 286 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Entre Nous French Bistro | 1 | $106,500 | 18 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Pacific Custom Pools, Inc. | 1 | $104,739 | 13 | May 8, 2018 |
| Lucky Car Wash | 1 | $87,657 | 44 | Aug 5, 2013 |
| Sizzler's | 2 | $85,618 | 43 | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Camellia Gardens Care Center | 2 | $66,801 | 95 | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Erik's Auto Repair and Lake Shore Towing | 1 | $64,412 | 23 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| AMC Transportation LLC | 1 | $63,487 | 6 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| SOS Protection, Inc | 1 | $59,556 | 20 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Arcadia Health Center | 1 | $58,357 | 137 | Apr 17, 2004 |
| Chiara Restaurant | 1 | $56,884 | 20 | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Arcadia Health Care Center | 1 | $51,387 | 70 | May 1, 2006 |
| Young & Associates, Inc. | 1 | $45,557 | 11 | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Orange Grove Collision Center | 1 | $41,216 | 30 | Oct 5, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $3,236 | 45 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | $3,616 | 14 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | $174 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | $106,500 | 18 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $260,060 | 73 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | $1,833 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | $419,040 | 263 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | $74,936 | 104 |
| 2018 | 6 | 4 | $196,610 | 46 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | $72,177 | 41 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | $42,026 | 31 |
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | $21,988 | 13 |
| 2014 | 8 | 5 | $59,883 | 239 |
| 2013 | 14 | 9 | $407,937 | 105 |
| 2012 | 11 | 7 | $35,765 | 70 |
| 2011 | 6 | 4 | $154,094 | 65 |
| 2010 | 7 | 4 | $95,734 | 95 |
| 2009 | 10 | 8 | $69,312 | 34 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | $121,102 | 235 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | $63,635 | 69 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | $315,598 | 162 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | $95,369 | 48 |
| 2004 | 10 | 6 | $112,564 | 189 |
Your rights in Pasadena
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Pasadena 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. Our Pasadena employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.