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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNK, Inc. | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Jade, Inc. (DBA: East L.A. Apparel Se | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hung Fa, Inc. | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo Stone International Corporation | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GBS Sportswear/A. Star Fashion | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Globe International Development Corp. | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LSL Apparel | Feb 28, 2005 | 7 violations repeat | $208 | 3 | $462 |
| C & K Fashion, Inc. | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gianno Co., LTD | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q E C Qualitec Embroidery Inc. | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.C.N. Fashion Inc. | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| My Quyen Lu (DBA: V.L. Fashion) | Feb 25, 2005 | 19 violations | $5,132 | 12 | 0 |
| Reborn, Inc. | Feb 25, 2005 | 5 violations repeat | $2,478 | 1 | $385 |
| A & A Fashion | Feb 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.B. Fashion | Feb 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Longo Fashion, Inc. | Feb 19, 2005 | 92 violations repeat | $21,175 | 0 | $21,622 |
| Sunny 2000 Clothing Mfg. Inc. | Feb 19, 2005 | 24 violations repeat | $5,376 | 21 | $3,927 |
| Old Boys Corp. | Feb 13, 2005 | 77 violations repeat | $33,459 | 44 | $20,570 |
| Mely Fashion | Dec 3, 2004 | 15 violations | $8,000 | 7 | 0 |
| JCC Fashion, Inc. | Nov 16, 2004 | 13 violations repeat | $10,091 | 7 | $1,309 |
| Nicewell Inc. | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unike Action | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ling's | Sep 9, 2004 | 16 violations | $17,969 | 15 | 0 |
| Kim Fashion, Inc. | Aug 16, 2004 | 12 violations | $10,000 | 7 | 0 |
| Tidal Wave (Formerly BC Mode) | Aug 12, 2004 | 2 violations | $101 | 1 | 0 |
| J.J. Plus Express Jiayun U.S.A. Corporation dba | Apr 28, 2004 | 26 violations | $5,440 | 13 | 0 |
| Sports, Inc. | Oct 29, 2003 | 33 violations | $11,500 | 32 | 0 |
| MTS Construction | Sep 26, 2003 | 35 violations | $32,430 | 35 | 0 |
| ABE Apparel Inc | Sep 20, 2003 | 14 violations | $6,953 | 7 | 0 |
| Amadeo Fashion, Inc. | Dec 18, 2002 | 260 violations | $162,269 | 0 | 0 |
| ZACKY FOODS | Mar 6, 2000 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| THT Fashion | Mar 20, 1998 | 121 violations | $23,500 | 0 | 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.