Wage and hour cases in Simi Valley at a glance
Employers in Simi Valley account for 62 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 48 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $1,065,080 in back wages to 310 workers, and $49,480 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 ($624,320), Accommodation and Food Services ($255,386), Finance and Insurance ($76,184).
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62 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Ventura Human Services Agency | Apr 23, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simi Valley Residential Care I | Feb 28, 2025 | 18 violations repeat | $49,348 | 17 | $6,839 |
| Autumn Manor LLC | Feb 28, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibarra Adult Residential Care Home | Feb 10, 2025 | 8 violations repeat | $49,800 | 7 | $3,684 |
| City of Simi Valley, Public Works Dept. | Mar 31, 2024 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| German Auto Specialist | Dec 29, 2023 | 14 violations repeat | $4,628 | 12 | $2,058 |
| JJ Residential Care I JJ Residential Care Facility, Inc. | Aug 31, 2023 | 21 violations repeat | $466,719 | 20 | $17,493 |
| Golden Panda Buffet | Jul 27, 2023 | 14 violations repeat | $62,981 | 13 | $8,918 |
| Cronies Sports Grill Crosimi Holding Company, Inc | Apr 23, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MOD Pizza MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC | Mar 1, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Feb 17, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whats Rollin | Oct 31, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,468 |
| Troutwine Plumbing | Feb 3, 2021 | 19 violations | $2,286 | 17 | 0 |
| Styline Door and Windows System | Dec 29, 2020 | 8 violations | $11,060 | 8 | 0 |
| DSR Plumbing | Jan 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pure Water Plumbing, Inc. | Jun 9, 2019 | 4 violations | $56 | 1 | 0 |
| Care Cottages I in Simi Valley | May 8, 2018 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Century Fast Food, Inc. | Dec 15, 2015 | 3 violations | $566 | 2 | 0 |
| Taco Bell Century Fast Food, Inc. | Dec 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simi Thai Cuisine | Jul 19, 2015 | 5 violations | $8,526 | 3 | 0 |
| Pierre Landscape | Jul 9, 2015 | 12 violations | $3,392 | 11 | 0 |
| Hikari Sushi | Oct 29, 2014 | 3 violations | $2,661 | 1 | 0 |
| All American Traditions | Feb 1, 2014 | 26 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Community Vision Center (Simi Valley) | Jul 18, 2013 | 2 violations | $381 | 1 | 0 |
| Style- Rite Inc | Jun 28, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold's Restaurant | Jun 24, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $1,331 | 4 | 0 |
| El Torito Restaurant | Sep 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & M Contractors | Sep 2, 2012 | 14 violations | $849 | 13 | 0 |
| Journey's | Aug 22, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavient Information Systems | Feb 26, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Our Home Gantlin | Jan 10, 2012 | 6 violations | $707 | 3 | 0 |
| New Panda Asian Panda Corporation | Nov 13, 2011 | 9 violations | $17,182 | 4 | 0 |
| Panda Bowl | Nov 13, 2011 | 6 violations | $13,003 | 3 | 0 |
| RV America Insurance RV America Insurance Marketing, Inc. | Sep 7, 2011 | 22 violations | $21,628 | 22 | 0 |
| Bella More Spa A'More Salon Design and Management, Inc | Aug 24, 2011 | 8 violations | $1,374 | 4 | 0 |
| US Postal Service United States Postal Service | May 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant | Aug 4, 2010 | 14 violations | $13,955 | 13 | 0 |
| Select Painting | Jul 1, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pavilions | Feb 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expert Building Maintenance | Jan 22, 2010 | 52 violations | $44,546 | 50 | 0 |
| Gallery Drywall | Nov 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rand Medical Billing | Apr 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BMS Communications, Inc. | Apr 4, 2009 | 13 violations | $18,941 | 11 | 0 |
| A G Machining, Inc. | Jan 12, 2009 | 3 violations | $3,811 | 2 | 0 |
| Landmark Landscape Company | Oct 29, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ardin Finklestein | Apr 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuys Mesquite Broiler | Nov 19, 2007 | 34 violations | $42,289 | 17 | 0 |
| W. Sam Shields, OD | Oct 31, 2007 | 3 violations | $3,581 | 2 | 0 |
| B & M Contractors | Jan 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dr. Ron's Animal Hospital | Jan 5, 2007 | 4 violations | $688 | 3 | 0 |
| Brain Eye Info Tech, Inc. | Jan 1, 2007 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Countrywide Insurance Services | Nov 27, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody's Landscape & Masonary | Sep 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken of Japan | Aug 15, 2005 | 30 violations | $92,892 | 21 | 0 |
| Applebee's Spectrum Apple, LP dba Applebee's | Jul 11, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VMSI, Inc. Vascular Multi Specialty, Inc. | Jun 3, 2005 | 4 violations | $8,724 | 3 | 0 |
| Leko Construction, Inc | Feb 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexicali Tires | Jul 29, 2004 | 7 violations | $8,835 | 5 | 0 |
| Balboa Insurance, sub of Countrywide | Jun 22, 2004 | 1 violation | $103 | 1 | 0 |
| Countrywide Countrywide Financial Corporation | Jun 6, 2004 | 13 violations | $54,453 | 12 | 0 |
| Stone Oven Pizza | Apr 30, 2004 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,020 |
| Beverly Residence | May 13, 2003 | 8 violations | $53,784 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Simi Valley
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Residential Care I | 1 | $466,719 | 20 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Ken of Japan | 1 | $92,892 | 21 | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Golden Panda Buffet | 1 | $62,981 | 13 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Countrywide | 1 | $54,453 | 12 | Jun 6, 2004 |
| Beverly Residence | 1 | $53,784 | 4 | May 13, 2003 |
| Ibarra Adult Residential Care Home | 1 | $49,800 | 7 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Simi Valley Residential Care I | 1 | $49,348 | 17 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Expert Building Maintenance | 1 | $44,546 | 50 | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Chuys Mesquite Broiler | 1 | $42,289 | 17 | Nov 19, 2007 |
| RV America Insurance | 1 | $21,628 | 22 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| BMS Communications, Inc. | 1 | $18,941 | 11 | Apr 4, 2009 |
| New Panda | 1 | $17,182 | 4 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| Denny's Restaurant | 1 | $13,955 | 13 | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Panda Bowl | 1 | $13,003 | 3 | Nov 13, 2011 |
| Styline Door and Windows System | 1 | $11,060 | 8 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Mexicali Tires | 1 | $8,835 | 5 | Jul 29, 2004 |
| VMSI, Inc. | 1 | $8,724 | 3 | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Simi Thai Cuisine | 1 | $8,526 | 3 | Jul 19, 2015 |
| German Auto Specialist | 1 | $4,628 | 12 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| A G Machining, Inc. | 1 | $3,811 | 2 | Jan 12, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | $99,148 | 24 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | $534,328 | 45 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $2,286 | 17 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | $11,060 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $56 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | $12,484 | 16 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $2,661 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | $1,712 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | $1,556 | 16 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | $53,187 | 33 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | $58,501 | 63 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | $22,752 | 13 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 4 | $46,558 | 22 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | $101,616 | 24 |
| 2004 | 4 | 4 | $63,391 | 18 |
Your rights in Simi Valley
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley 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.