Wage and hour cases in Santa Ana at a glance
Employers in Santa Ana account for 336 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 249 of which found violations (74%). Employers agreed to pay $3,959,808 in back wages to 2,604 workers, and $227,755 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $12,293 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($974,998), Manufacturing ($763,232), Health Care and Social Assistance ($416,840).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Nutrition Zhou Kids Nutrition Inc. | Nov 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 Market | Nov 10, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harbor West Mini Market | Nov 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Ana Food Market Inc. | Oct 26, 2005 | 5 violations | $193 | 4 | 0 |
| Fairview Market Hung Vinh Le & Christine Hong | Oct 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farmers Santa Ana Market | Oct 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & S Market | Oct 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanchez Market | Oct 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hickory Market Liquor | Oct 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 Bristol Food Store | Sep 18, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Nopalito Verde Market | Sep 18, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seventeen 1 Food Store | Aug 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arco AM PM First & Grand | Aug 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playa Tool & Marine, Inc. | Aug 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $2,438 | 1 | 0 |
| Aerotek, Inc. | Jul 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home Funding of America | Jun 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Dorado Recycling | Jun 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $5,921 | 1 | 0 |
| World Buffet | May 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaitlynn Styles | Feb 27, 2005 | 12 violations | $1,958 | 5 | 0 |
| Steady Clothing | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Active Apparel, Inc. | Feb 27, 2005 | 120 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Activeapparel, Inc. | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prizio Construction | Feb 22, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tina Fashion | Feb 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MacFarlane Electric I.W. MacFarlane Corporation | Jan 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dixon Company | Nov 17, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajilon Communications Ajilon Communications, LLC & Ajilon Communica | Nov 12, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spectrum Dental Laboratory Spectrum Dental Laboratories, Inc | Oct 31, 2004 | 11 violations | $14,362 | 10 | 0 |
| College Works Painting | Aug 27, 2004 | 5 violations | $2,029 | 2 | 0 |
| Pho & Che Cali Rest. Bakery | Jun 1, 2004 | 5 violations | $9,568 | 4 | 0 |
| Melody Ice Cream | Apr 27, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Ranch Market R. Ranch Market #2, Inc | Jan 25, 2004 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | $495 |
| R. Ranch Market | Jan 25, 2004 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Ranch Market | Jan 25, 2004 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,265 |
| John's Towing & Transfers / Johns Towing | Jan 14, 2003 | 30 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Sewing | Nov 10, 2000 | 7 violations | $1,810 | 6 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Santa Ana
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abtech, Inc. (subcontractor) | 1 | $273,736 | 10 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| PDC Corp | 1 | $220,331 | 41 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Best Miracle Corporation | 1 | $194,552 | 47 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| King Drivers Transportation Services, Inc. | 1 | $186,187 | 59 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Salinas Inc. | 1 | $171,429 | 22 | May 26, 2015 |
| Hardy & Harper, Inc. | 1 | $171,109 | 31 | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Landmark Services, Inc. | 1 | $155,090 | 38 | May 24, 2017 |
| Rockview Milk | 1 | $133,815 | 19 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| Community Patrol | 1 | $83,434 | 48 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | 1 | $77,971 | 9 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| Ben's Asphalt, Inc. | 2 | $74,471 | 21 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| First American Title Company | 1 | $72,363 | 43 | Sep 30, 2006 |
| ROSAS PANADERIA Y PASTELERIA | 1 | $70,316 | 9 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| La Rancherita | 1 | $61,655 | 43 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Stevens Arch | 1 | $56,398 | 6 | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Ziegler Doors, Inc. | 1 | $55,765 | 43 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc | 1 | $54,441 | 22 | Dec 18, 2016 |
| Bureau of Recovery | 1 | $54,165 | 109 | May 31, 2010 |
| Happy Hands Car Wash | 1 | $52,195 | 15 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Laboratory Practice, Inc. | 1 | $51,701 | 17 | Dec 12, 2014 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $12,293 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | $115,637 | 42 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | $198,223 | 103 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | $29,836 | 76 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | $5,638 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | $11,638 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | $10,135 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | $16,678 | 9 |
| 2017 | 20 | 19 | $262,601 | 140 |
| 2016 | 26 | 20 | $470,242 | 218 |
| 2015 | 23 | 17 | $467,804 | 107 |
| 2014 | 20 | 16 | $144,612 | 132 |
| 2013 | 34 | 25 | $413,560 | 240 |
| 2012 | 26 | 20 | $334,714 | 197 |
| 2011 | 12 | 9 | $208,425 | 225 |
| 2010 | 18 | 17 | $232,760 | 226 |
| 2009 | 30 | 19 | $316,702 | 77 |
| 2008 | 4 | 4 | $73,593 | 99 |
| 2007 | 24 | 20 | $351,779 | 238 |
| 2006 | 19 | 12 | $243,991 | 410 |
| 2005 | 30 | 10 | $11,178 | 18 |
| 2004 | 9 | 6 | $25,959 | 16 |
Your rights in Santa Ana
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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.