Wage and hour cases in Sherman Oaks at a glance
Employers in Sherman Oaks account for 53 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 40 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $1,220,474 in back wages to 1,022 workers, and $35,047 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($561,784), Finance and Insurance ($211,237), Accommodation and Food Services ($142,817).
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53 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caine & Weiner, Inc. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La La Land Creative Company, LLC | Mar 10, 2026 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Be Well Senior Living, Inc. | Jan 28, 2025 | 3 violations repeat | $10,057 | 2 | $1,408 |
| Moss and Company Property Management | Jul 17, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Instaguard Security Services | Jun 30, 2024 | 3 violations | $1,750 | 1 | 0 |
| Islands Restaruant | May 21, 2024 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trattotria Del Sole | Jun 9, 2023 | 10 violations repeat | $100,720 | 8 | $3,990 |
| Instaguard Security Services | Aug 3, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Model Citizens | Dec 22, 2021 | 65 violations | $458,976 | 16 | 0 |
| Dedicated Building Services | Dec 4, 2021 | 20 violations | $33,812 | 19 | 0 |
| Security Guards of America, Inc. | Jun 28, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoe Palace Shoe Palace Corporation | Feb 24, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,842 |
| Justice Tween Brands, Inc | Feb 7, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,570 |
| Carnival Restaurant | Jan 20, 2017 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Choice Homecare | Dec 3, 2016 | 25 violations | $27,981 | 24 | 0 |
| InsuranceOnline.com InsuranceOnline.com Services, Inc | Dec 18, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apex International Transportation | Apr 8, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prospect Mortgage | Mar 21, 2015 | 532 violations | $211,237 | 530 | 0 |
| La Cava Restaurant | Sep 7, 2014 | 37 violations | $30,547 | 22 | 0 |
| Monster Thai NO. Monster Thai Cuisine, LLC | May 31, 2014 | 7 violations | $7,439 | 4 | 0 |
| Apex International Apex Interantional Transportation LLC | Feb 12, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reel Security Corp. | Jul 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JB Partners Group, Inc. | Dec 31, 2012 | 74 violations repeat | $93,640 | 73 | $13,200 |
| Club Pacifica JB Partners Group, Inc. | Dec 31, 2012 | 3 violations repeat | $1,698 | 2 | $880 |
| CRAVE Cafe | Apr 12, 2012 | 17 violations | $4,111 | 16 | 0 |
| Amli Residential Amli Management Company | Apr 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $888 | 2 | 0 |
| Natas Pastries LA's Portuguese Bakery & Cafe | Mar 21, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sherman Oaks Club Service, Inc. | Oct 7, 2011 | 7 violations | $7,890 | 5 | 0 |
| Treats For The Face Treats for the Face Salon & Spa | Aug 30, 2011 | 6 violations | $3,909 | 6 | 0 |
| Mid Valley Dermatology Medical Group | Jun 28, 2011 | 16 violations | $11,830 | 14 | 0 |
| Dental Group of Sherman Oaks | Dec 16, 2009 | 4 violations | $3,519 | 3 | 0 |
| Cinnabon | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshield Glass Tinting | May 31, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied Environmental Services | May 30, 2009 | 128 violations | $50,664 | 125 | 0 |
| Sherman Oaks Tree Service Creative Vision Association Inc. | Oct 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| X-PRT Medical Imaging | Jun 28, 2008 | 3 violations | $10,566 | 1 | 0 |
| DCC Staffing Services, Inc. | Jun 24, 2008 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ancestral Home Health Care | Jun 24, 2008 | 24 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gelson's Markets | Jun 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top Notch Painting | May 8, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Jerry Pace Agency | Mar 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sherman Oaks Tree Service Creative Vision Association, Inc. | Jul 8, 2007 | 29 violations | $47,098 | 20 | $7,672 |
| Ultrazone | Mar 22, 2007 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,485 |
| Top Painting and Construction | Jan 22, 2007 | 59 violations | $33,166 | 58 | 0 |
| Pillco, Inc. Pillco Cleaning and Maintenance | Oct 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magnolia Estate Apartments | Feb 7, 2006 | 2 violations | $2,261 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio's Pizzeria | Aug 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | Jan 11, 2005 | 6 violations | $7,915 | 5 | 0 |
| Best Maytag Home Appliance Center | Jan 11, 2005 | 3 violations | $3,553 | 2 | 0 |
| Top Painting KM2 Mgt | Dec 10, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pampa Furniture (Beverly) | Aug 31, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,869 | 1 | 0 |
| Rob's Car Wash Rob's Car Wash complete detailing Center | Sep 30, 2003 | 21 violations | $34,400 | 12 | 0 |
| Godfrey Construction | Jun 4, 2003 | 52 violations | $18,978 | 50 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Sherman Oaks
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Citizens | 1 | $458,976 | 16 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Prospect Mortgage | 1 | $211,237 | 530 | Mar 21, 2015 |
| Trattotria Del Sole | 1 | $100,720 | 8 | Jun 9, 2023 |
| JB Partners Group, Inc. | 1 | $93,640 | 73 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Allied Environmental Services | 1 | $50,664 | 125 | May 30, 2009 |
| Sherman Oaks Tree Service | 2 | $47,098 | 20 | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Rob's Car Wash | 1 | $34,400 | 12 | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Dedicated Building Services | 1 | $33,812 | 19 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| Top Painting and Construction | 1 | $33,166 | 58 | Jan 22, 2007 |
| La Cava Restaurant | 1 | $30,547 | 22 | Sep 7, 2014 |
| Choice Homecare | 1 | $27,981 | 24 | Dec 3, 2016 |
| Godfrey Construction | 1 | $18,978 | 50 | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Mid Valley Dermatology Medical Group | 1 | $11,830 | 14 | Jun 28, 2011 |
| X-PRT Medical Imaging | 1 | $10,566 | 1 | Jun 28, 2008 |
| Be Well Senior Living, Inc. | 1 | $10,057 | 2 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | 1 | $7,915 | 5 | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Sherman Oaks Club Service, Inc. | 1 | $7,890 | 5 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| Monster Thai NO. | 1 | $7,439 | 4 | May 31, 2014 |
| CRAVE Cafe | 1 | $4,111 | 16 | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Treats For The Face | 1 | $3,909 | 6 | Aug 30, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $10,057 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | $1,750 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $100,720 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | $492,788 | 35 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $27,981 | 24 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | $211,237 | 530 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | $37,986 | 26 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | $100,337 | 93 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | $23,629 | 25 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | $54,183 | 128 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | $10,566 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | $80,264 | 78 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $2,261 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 | $11,468 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | $1,869 | 1 |
Your rights in Sherman Oaks
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sherman Oaks 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.