Wage and hour cases in Placentia at a glance
Employers in Placentia account for 44 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 36 of which found violations (82%). Employers agreed to pay $1,167,533 in back wages to 1,081 workers, and $11,962 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 Health Care and Social Assistance ($365,485), Manufacturing ($237,915), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($188,565).
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44 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinica Medica | Dec 16, 2021 | 2 violations | $1,500 | 1 | 0 |
| CalBear Construction | Mar 19, 2021 | 35 violations repeat | $39,848 | 34 | $3,371 |
| KBI & Associates | Jul 12, 2019 | 4 violations | $3,515 | 2 | 0 |
| Eagle Scrap Metal | Mar 13, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams Family Home, Cairo | Oct 15, 2017 | 4 violations | $16,379 | 2 | 0 |
| Adams Family Home, Shoshoni | Oct 15, 2017 | 3 violations | $5,937 | 1 | 0 |
| St Margaret Homes for the Eldely | Nov 15, 2016 | 14 violations | $36,015 | 7 | 0 |
| Sanchez Recycling, Inc. | Nov 8, 2015 | 6 violations | $42,854 | 5 | 0 |
| Renovate Recycling Center | Nov 6, 2015 | 3 violations | $6,828 | 2 | 0 |
| Agape Cottage III Agape Cottage Care Partners | Jun 30, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Customline Customline Screenprinting & Distribution, Inc | Dec 28, 2014 | 326 violations repeat | $185,953 | 326 | 0 |
| MICON Construction | Nov 6, 2014 | 9 violations | $20,308 | 8 | 0 |
| Prime Waterproofing | Oct 31, 2014 | 32 violations | $16,740 | 17 | 0 |
| Jose Martinez Tree Service, Inc | Feb 26, 2014 | 46 violations repeat | $150,062 | 45 | $7,667 |
| Golden State Constructors, Inc. | Feb 2, 2014 | 8 violations | $11,375 | 8 | 0 |
| Agape Cottage V / Agape Cottages Senior Homes | Feb 1, 2014 | 6 violations | $13,499 | 3 | 0 |
| Agape Cottage I/ Agape Cottages Senior Home | Jan 31, 2014 | 7 violations | $67,386 | 3 | 0 |
| Agape Cottage III/Agape Cottages Senior Homes | Jan 31, 2014 | 6 violations | $35,686 | 3 | 0 |
| Agape Cottage II / Agape Cottages Senior Home | Jan 31, 2014 | 10 violations | $31,220 | 5 | 0 |
| Marion Grace Cottage of Placentia | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Horizon Board and Care IV | May 7, 2013 | 4 violations | $12,042 | 3 | 0 |
| Customline Screenprinting & Distribution | Mar 9, 2013 | 2 violations | $6,761 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Landscape | Sep 23, 2012 | 429 violations | $119,095 | 428 | 0 |
| Hunter Environmental Services, Inc. | Sep 23, 2012 | 23 violations | $689 | 22 | 0 |
| Earthwise Arborists, Inc. | Sep 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reel Energy Holdings, LLC | Sep 23, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Martinez Tree Service, Inc | Aug 2, 2012 | 1 violation | $2,002 | 1 | 0 |
| A&B Hotel Management Investment Inc. | Feb 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Cantarito Restaurant | Feb 25, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fiesta Imperial | Jan 22, 2012 | 6 violations repeat | $21,476 | 6 | $924 |
| Bargain Basket | Jul 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico Supermarket | Jul 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Imperial Meat Market | May 26, 2009 | 10 violations | $52,871 | 9 | 0 |
| Urdiano's Market | Mar 31, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | Oct 15, 2008 | 135 violations | $145,821 | 32 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Sep 28, 2008 | 21 violations | $4,262 | 20 | 0 |
| Thomas James Gensler III | Jul 3, 2008 | 2 violations | $22,525 | 1 | 0 |
| Crown Furniture | Sep 13, 2006 | 9 violations | $26,776 | 8 | 0 |
| Step N Go Mini Mart Odhavaji P. Italia & Laxmi O. Italia | Mar 2, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bargain Basket | Jan 22, 2006 | 1 violation | $1,360 | 1 | 0 |
| George Weston Bakeries, Inc. | Nov 28, 2005 | 10 violations | $14,910 | 9 | 0 |
| La Jolla Market Esequiel Perez & Patrocinia Luna Perez | Sep 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams/Mallory Construction Company, Inc. | Mar 27, 2005 | 17 violations | $15,337 | 17 | 0 |
| Jose Martinez Tree Service, Inc | Nov 13, 2004 | 51 violations repeat | $36,501 | 50 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Placentia
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $41,348 | 35 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $3,515 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $22,316 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $36,015 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | $49,682 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 | $532,229 | 418 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | $18,803 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 | 5 | $143,262 | 457 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | $52,871 | 9 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | $172,608 | 53 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | $28,136 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $30,247 | 26 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $36,501 | 50 |
Your rights in Placentia
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Placentia 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.