City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Pico Rivera Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Pico Rivera since 2004: 33 cases, $234,553 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 Pico Rivera at a glance

Employers in Pico Rivera account for 33 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 22 of which found violations (67%). Employers agreed to pay $234,553 in back wages to 286 workers, and $36,152 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 Manufacturing ($74,849), Information ($56,512), Accommodation and Food Services ($48,829).

All cases, newest first

33 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
US Postal ServiceDec 14, 20231 violation000
Culichi Town
Culichitown Restaurants Inc.
Jan 23, 20202 violations000
Happy Recyclers
Tycoon Materials, Inc.
Mar 20, 20191 violation000
See You MondayJun 12, 20181 violation000
WienerschnitzelMay 7, 20182 violations$1,87910
Econo LodgeApr 13, 2017no violations found000
MDD CommunicationsAug 21, 201626 violations$56,512210
Park Community Animal HospitalJan 12, 201612 violations$2,231100
Econo LodgeNov 30, 20153 violations$5,22020
Pico Rivera Animal HospitalOct 11, 201440 violations repeat$11,68538$15,362
United Pacific WasteSep 8, 201453 violations$32,059520
Vulcano EnforcementJan 15, 2014no violations found000
Lancer Motel Management CorporationNov 17, 20136 violations$10,67550
Kaya Threading
Kitty Nitu Enterprises Inc.
Aug 27, 2013no violations found000
I Knit Your Love LLCFeb 11, 201313 violations repeat$8,0208$4,774
President Thai Cafe
HTC Restaurant Group, Inc.
Aug 1, 2012no violations found000
Burger StopJul 23, 20121 violation000
Apple TermiteJul 22, 201255 violations repeat$6,16452$16,016
CHARRAS
Palacios and Son's LLC
Jan 6, 2012no violations found000
Ask tire FactoryMay 31, 2011no violations found000
Green Collision, Inc.Oct 19, 20101 violation000
Lubricating Specialties CompanyAug 26, 2010no violations found000
Feit Electric CompanyAug 23, 200838 violations$52,433380
United Pacific WasteAug 4, 20087 violations$2,22440
Gregory's Pallets
Gregorio Vergara, sole owner
Aug 10, 2007no violations found000
Brian's Auto RepairAug 9, 2007no violations found000
Four C ConstructionAug 9, 2007no violations found000
Bike Pro., Inc.Sep 5, 200612 violations$2,219110
Cal Cut
Thomas Robledo, Sole Owner
Jan 14, 200620 violations$12,177190
Noel's LightingNov 17, 20051 violation000
EL ATACORMay 12, 20051 violation000
BP Clothing (Baby Phat Jeans)Feb 26, 2005no violations found000
Jim's BurgersMar 25, 200426 violations$31,055250

Largest back-wage records in Pico Rivera

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
MDD Communications1$56,51221Aug 21, 2016
Feit Electric Company1$52,43338Aug 23, 2008
United Pacific Waste2$34,28356Sep 8, 2014
Jim's Burgers1$31,05525Mar 25, 2004
Cal Cut1$12,17719Jan 14, 2006
Pico Rivera Animal Hospital1$11,68538Oct 11, 2014
Lancer Motel Management Corporation1$10,6755Nov 17, 2013
I Knit Your Love LLC1$8,0208Feb 11, 2013
Apple Termite1$6,16452Jul 22, 2012
Econo Lodge2$5,2202Apr 13, 2017
Park Community Animal Hospital1$2,23110Jan 12, 2016
Bike Pro., Inc.1$2,21911Sep 5, 2006
Wienerschnitzel1$1,8791May 7, 2018
Culichi Town1$00Jan 23, 2020
Ask tire Factory1$00May 31, 2011
Vulcano Enforcement1$00Jan 15, 2014
EL ATACOR1$00May 12, 2005
Four C Construction1$00Aug 9, 2007
Happy Recyclers1$00Mar 20, 2019
Green Collision, Inc.1$00Oct 19, 2010

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202311$00
202011$00
201911$00
201822$1,8791
201710$00
201622$58,74331
201511$5,2202
201432$43,74490
201332$18,69513
201242$6,16452
201110$00
201021$00
200822$54,65742
200730$00
200622$14,39630
200532$00
200411$31,05525

Your rights in Pico Rivera

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