Wage and hour cases in South El Monte; at a glance
Employers in South El Monte; account for 233 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 182 of which found violations (78%). Employers agreed to pay $4,232,377 in back wages to 3,523 workers, and $503,556 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $68,636 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($3,559,621), Retail Trade ($245,192), Wholesale Trade ($203,214).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSD Production, Inc. | Mar 9, 2026 | 20 violations | $68,636 | 20 | 0 |
| JSD Production, Inc. | Jul 21, 2025 | 33 violations | $126,681 | 17 | 0 |
| Icon Apparel Inc. | Jun 5, 2025 | 32 violations | $106,750 | 27 | 0 |
| PCA Pacific Clothing America llc | Jun 5, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AHP Apparel | May 20, 2025 | 4 violations | $5,800 | 3 | 0 |
| Testing Two, Inc. | Apr 30, 2025 | 33 violations | $126,119 | 19 | 0 |
| KKP Inc. | Apr 30, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.C. Stitches | Apr 29, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jinsuo | Apr 29, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Iron David Ironwork LLC | Mar 7, 2025 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of the Shell LLC dba Ling's | Dec 10, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CA Cutting Team | May 16, 2024 | 4 violations | $4,336 | 2 | 0 |
| Carniceria Las Glorias | Sep 6, 2023 | 45 violations repeat | $150,000 | 44 | $9,152 |
| Hermosa Apparel, Inc. | Aug 3, 2023 | 2 violations | $1,605 | 1 | 0 |
| New Venture Empire | Jul 12, 2023 | 10 violations | $14,037 | 8 | 0 |
| Island Coating Island Powder Coating | Jun 17, 2023 | 25 violations repeat | $100,129 | 24 | $16,464 |
| CP Industry | Jun 6, 2023 | 22 violations | $57,217 | 10 | 0 |
| Car City Care | May 10, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justar Fashion | Jul 27, 2022 | 38 violations | $145,290 | 32 | 0 |
| 4 Leaf Clover Apparel, Inc. | May 26, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tan Fashion | May 16, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LHF Studio, Inc | May 3, 2022 | 26 violations | $21,831 | 25 | 0 |
| JSD Production, Inc. | May 3, 2022 | 20 violations | $3,990 | 19 | 0 |
| Orbit Planet, Inc. | Apr 29, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.T. Fashion Shine, Inc. | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Clothing | Apr 27, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DKT Fashion Inc. | Apr 26, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,360 | 1 | 0 |
| RC Sewing | Mar 24, 2021 | 22 violations | $21,344 | 21 | 0 |
| C & H Metal Products LLC | Nov 4, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bolt USA | Dec 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DKT Fashion Inc. | Apr 7, 2019 | 11 violations | $25,287 | 6 | 0 |
| AJR Fashion | Feb 12, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T Production | Oct 15, 2018 | 35 violations | $23,934 | 17 | 0 |
| Ni Hao Fashion, Inc | Jul 8, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Fashion Inc. | Feb 27, 2018 | 30 violations | $37,789 | 14 | 0 |
| Cal-Chem Pure Source, LLC | Feb 20, 2018 | 3 violations | $5,864 | 2 | 0 |
| Little Caesars Little Caesars Enterprise Inc. | Feb 1, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senor Alberto | Jan 29, 2018 | 7 violations | $4,711 | 6 | 0 |
| Baby Blue Fashion Inc. | Jan 29, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TNS Fashion Inc. | Jan 7, 2018 | 2 violations | $1,493 | 1 | 0 |
| Ramada Inn Best Choice Investment Inc. | Oct 21, 2017 | 20 violations | $11,639 | 19 | 0 |
| Katie's Soleil | Sep 20, 2017 | 4 violations | $140 | 3 | 0 |
| TBH Fashion, Inc. | May 16, 2017 | 17 violations | $20,847 | 9 | 0 |
| KTKK, Inc. | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Textile Inc. | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q Ranch Q Ranch Provisions L.A. Inc. | Jan 28, 2017 | 63 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADL Apparels aka Hot Tech | Oct 25, 2016 | 17 violations | $25,171 | 9 | 0 |
| Daim Inc. | Oct 23, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DLC Transport | Aug 3, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & W Apparel Inc. | Apr 26, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CTJ Fashion Inc | Apr 25, 2016 | 5 violations repeat | $1,382 | 4 | $924 |
| RD Fashion, Inc. | Apr 25, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicewell Industry | Apr 25, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fei Yan Fashion, Inc. | Apr 21, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palm T Garment Inc | Apr 20, 2016 | 21 violations | $1,420 | 20 | 0 |
| Yaretzi's Fashion | Apr 20, 2016 | 4 violations | $1,085 | 2 | 0 |
| Knitology, Inc. | Apr 19, 2016 | 53 violations | $40,894 | 39 | 0 |
| Idesign Fashion, Inc. | Apr 19, 2016 | 20 violations | $18,204 | 18 | 0 |
| Hia M. Truong dba: LD Fashion | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lyly Design, Inc. | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaede Industry Inc | Mar 27, 2016 | 21 violations | $6,586 | 13 | 0 |
| L & C Distribution | Jan 13, 2016 | 16 violations | $8,102 | 15 | 0 |
| X & L Clothing Inc. | Jun 3, 2015 | 5 violations | $8,309 | 2 | 0 |
| Liana Fashion, Inc. | Apr 27, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lincoln Training Center Lincoln Training Center & Rehabilitation Work | Feb 2, 2015 | 723 violations | $125,546 | 437 | 0 |
| M & R Apparel, Inc. | Oct 7, 2014 | 32 violations | $62,049 | 30 | 0 |
| Edwards Apparel | Aug 16, 2014 | 86 violations | $18,817 | 85 | 0 |
| Kiki's Fashion Contractor | Aug 5, 2014 | 45 violations | $92,597 | 24 | 0 |
| Reborn, Inc. | Jun 26, 2014 | 18 violations repeat | $33,358 | 10 | $3,850 |
| Everyday International Group, LLC. | Jun 5, 2014 | 3 violations repeat | $3,118 | 1 | $308 |
| A2 Fashion | Apr 15, 2014 | 34 violations | $30,385 | 16 | 0 |
| Lucky Stars Peiying Huang dba Lucky Stars Co | Apr 1, 2014 | 22 violations repeat | $28,016 | 13 | $4,004 |
| Wang Yung Cheng dba Top Ten Motel | Nov 17, 2013 | 6 violations | $10,764 | 4 | 0 |
| Unknown garment | Oct 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Spirit Conrado Gomez dba One Spirit | Oct 26, 2013 | 69 violations repeat | $54,235 | 34 | $13,090 |
| Wing Sing Food Company, Inc. | Sep 14, 2013 | 25 violations repeat | $68,728 | 15 | $4,620 |
| Eighteen Apparel, Inc. | Sep 3, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vinh Loi, Inc. | Jul 27, 2013 | 28 violations | $74,976 | 27 | 0 |
| UBS Forever, Inc. | Jun 17, 2013 | 52 violations repeat | $80,804 | 27 | $10,098 |
| Lily Fashion, Inc. | Apr 29, 2013 | 4 violations repeat | $746 | 1 | $308 |
| All Style Enterprise All Style enterprise Corporation | Apr 15, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiu Fashion,Inc. | Apr 11, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St. Tropez Apparel Corp. | Mar 12, 2013 | 52 violations repeat | $60,323 | 0 | $37,390 |
| M & R Apparel, Inc. | Mar 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samco Samco Group Corp | Feb 13, 2013 | 90 violations | $6,863 | 89 | 0 |
| Global Garment Solutions, Inc. | Feb 9, 2013 | 26 violations repeat | $26,406 | 17 | 0 |
| Tops A 888 | Jan 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elite Sports, Inc. | Jan 15, 2013 | 79 violations repeat | $90,841 | 78 | $28,798 |
| Choi Apparel, inc. | Jan 13, 2013 | 20 violations repeat | $8,033 | 18 | $5,984 |
| Cherry Secret | Nov 6, 2012 | 47 violations | $58,953 | 23 | 0 |
| Great Wall Seafood Great Wall Seafood LA Corp. | Oct 23, 2012 | 5 violations | $6,321 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainbow Fashion | Oct 15, 2012 | 33 violations | $14,523 | 16 | 0 |
| Eighteen Apparel, Inc. | Sep 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Autobest Corporation | Sep 14, 2012 | 16 violations | $3,827 | 15 | 0 |
| Lucky Point aka K.P. Garment, Inc. | Sep 12, 2012 | 12 violations | $6,547 | 10 | 0 |
| CTJ Fashion Inc | Aug 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STC Fashion S.T.C Fashion, Inc. | Jul 12, 2012 | 7 violations | $8,720 | 5 | 0 |
| Seven Bros Enterprises, Inc. | May 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samco Restoration Samco Restoration Group Corp | Apr 8, 2012 | 18 violations | $2,893 | 17 | 0 |
| Good Stitch Apparel | Mar 5, 2012 | 50 violations | $35,613 | 25 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in South El Monte;
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSD Production, Inc. | 3 | $199,307 | 56 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Amadeo Fashion, Inc. | 1 | $162,269 | 0 | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Carniceria Las Glorias | 1 | $150,000 | 44 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Justar Fashion | 1 | $145,290 | 32 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Testing Two, Inc. | 1 | $126,119 | 19 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Lincoln Training Center | 1 | $125,546 | 437 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Icon Apparel Inc. | 1 | $106,750 | 27 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Mass Appeal Fashion | 1 | $101,132 | 197 | Apr 4, 2009 |
| Island Coating | 1 | $100,129 | 24 | Jun 17, 2023 |
| Kiki's Fashion Contractor | 1 | $92,597 | 24 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Elite Sports, Inc. | 1 | $90,841 | 78 | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Mass Appeal Fashions | 1 | $90,104 | 72 | Jan 17, 2009 |
| 888, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 | 14 | May 21, 2005 |
| Crystal Garment Fashion, Inc. | 1 | $85,000 | 102 | May 17, 2009 |
| Sports, Inc. | 2 | $83,768 | 52 | Feb 14, 2007 |
| UBS Forever, Inc. | 1 | $80,804 | 27 | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Cool Knits, Inc. | 1 | $80,000 | 52 | Jan 30, 2012 |
| K L Creations, Corp. | 2 | $78,366 | 76 | Nov 28, 2010 |
| Vinh Loi, Inc. | 1 | $74,976 | 27 | Jul 27, 2013 |
| La Villita (dba) El Picante | 1 | $73,194 | 12 | May 8, 2008 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $68,636 | 20 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | $365,350 | 66 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | $4,336 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | $322,988 | 87 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | $172,471 | 77 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $21,344 | 21 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | $25,287 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 | $73,791 | 40 |
| 2017 | 6 | 5 | $32,626 | 31 |
| 2016 | 16 | 12 | $102,844 | 120 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | $133,855 | 439 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | $268,340 | 179 |
| 2013 | 17 | 11 | $482,719 | 310 |
| 2012 | 13 | 10 | $219,168 | 170 |
| 2011 | 7 | 6 | $109,763 | 106 |
| 2010 | 10 | 8 | $122,001 | 188 |
| 2009 | 10 | 9 | $433,030 | 468 |
| 2008 | 14 | 11 | $241,123 | 212 |
| 2007 | 17 | 14 | $244,052 | 241 |
| 2006 | 19 | 17 | $150,412 | 215 |
| 2005 | 40 | 29 | $349,988 | 401 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 | $51,601 | 50 |
Your rights in South El Monte;
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in South El Monte; 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.