City record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

San Gabriel Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in San Gabriel since 2004: 42 cases, $734,631 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 San Gabriel at a glance

Employers in San Gabriel account for 42 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 30 of which found violations (71%). Employers agreed to pay $734,631 in back wages to 293 workers, and $30,600 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 ($404,914), Accommodation and Food Services ($207,901), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($52,273).

All cases, newest first

42 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Golden Gate Logistics, LLCMar 9, 2025no violations found000
Norman's Nursery, Inc.Jun 11, 2024no violations found000
Melo Melo Coconut Jelly DessertOct 8, 202118 violations$6,395170
J&N ApparelJun 7, 202114 violations$12,900100
Tengfei Trucking IncNov 6, 2019no violations found000
Indeed EducationMay 3, 20183 violations$1,62710
Lu Ding Ji NoodleApr 25, 20181 violation000
Phoenix (Restaurant)
Phoenix Food Boutique, Inc.
Dec 18, 20179 violations$11,64280
MEBO Vacations
Mebo Travel Group, Inc.
Mar 17, 20176 violations$6,65450
Evolution RecyclingJan 18, 20172 violations$1,04410
Regalia Fashion, IncApr 23, 201617 violations$44,15010
Beautiful GlowDec 1, 201522 violations$9,486160
Shun Fat Supermarket, Inc.Aug 14, 2015no violations found000
Mission 261 RestaurantFeb 25, 20144 violations$1,93530
Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness CentreNov 26, 20131 violation000
CLIMB, INC. ARFFeb 24, 20134 violations$15,83530
Mission Hand Car WashApr 23, 201285 violations$52,273450
Plasmacell IncJun 2, 2011no violations found000
William Yasuda Restaurant Group, IncMay 26, 2011no violations found000
Thai Paradise RestaurantNov 14, 201013 violations$100,00090
Howie's Ranch Market
Howie's Ranch Market of San Gabriel, Inc.
May 27, 20101 violation000
New Century Inn
New Centuty Investment, Inc.
Sep 17, 20094 violations$67930
Youth Outreach
Youth Outreach of West San Gabriel Valley, In
Aug 26, 2009no violations found000
A.C.J. Enterprises, Inc.Feb 21, 20091 violation000
Shakey's PizzaJan 22, 2009no violations found000
Stuffed Sandwich
Jose S. Samaniego DBA Stuffed Sandwich
Jan 15, 2009no violations found000
Carl's JuniorJan 5, 2009no violations found000
SBT Bus Line
Samuel International Corp.
Dec 31, 20081 violation000
Chong Hing Jewelers
Chong Hing Goldsmith Corp., LTD
Feb 5, 200717 violations$23,481160
Tone Blue, Inc.Nov 2, 200616 violations$67,901150
Little Sheep Cafe (The Little Sheep USA)Oct 31, 200667 violations$29,072540
Bal Fashion IncSep 18, 200672 violations repeat$279,9631$30,600
Shell Gas StationJul 21, 200632 violations$5,965310
Mission 26
TSCP Investment LLC
Feb 6, 200625 violations$12,630240
Hong Kong SupermarketSep 28, 2005no violations found000
Champ America Travel and TourApr 12, 20053 violations$5,45110
Green Village RestaurantJan 27, 200518 violations$10,539110
Ta Ho
SR Investment, Inc.
Jan 27, 200510 violations$7,24060
Tuan Wuan Shabu ShabuJan 21, 20055 violations$1,66930
Wuan Huan RestaurantDec 6, 200418 violations$26,10090
7-Eleven StoreOct 18, 20041 violation000
Baskin Robbinsnot statedno violations found000

Largest back-wage records in San Gabriel

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Bal Fashion Inc1$279,9631Sep 18, 2006
Thai Paradise Restaurant1$100,0009Nov 14, 2010
Tone Blue, Inc.1$67,90115Nov 2, 2006
Mission Hand Car Wash1$52,27345Apr 23, 2012
Regalia Fashion, Inc1$44,1501Apr 23, 2016
Little Sheep Cafe (The Little Sheep USA)1$29,07254Oct 31, 2006
Wuan Huan Restaurant1$26,1009Dec 6, 2004
Chong Hing Jewelers1$23,48116Feb 5, 2007
CLIMB, INC. ARF1$15,8353Feb 24, 2013
J&N Apparel1$12,90010Jun 7, 2021
Mission 261$12,63024Feb 6, 2006
Phoenix (Restaurant)1$11,6428Dec 18, 2017
Green Village Restaurant1$10,53911Jan 27, 2005
Beautiful Glow1$9,48616Dec 1, 2015
Ta Ho1$7,2406Jan 27, 2005
MEBO Vacations1$6,6545Mar 17, 2017
Melo Melo Coconut Jelly Dessert1$6,39517Oct 8, 2021
Shell Gas Station1$5,96531Jul 21, 2006
Champ America Travel and Tour1$5,4511Apr 12, 2005
Mission 261 Restaurant1$1,9353Feb 25, 2014

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202510$00
202410$00
202122$19,29527
201910$00
201822$1,6271
201733$19,34014
201611$44,1501
201521$9,48616
201411$1,9353
201322$15,8353
201211$52,27345
201120$00
201022$100,0009
200962$6793
200811$00
200711$23,48116
200655$395,531125
200554$24,89921
200422$26,1009

Your rights in San Gabriel

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