Wage and hour cases in South Gate at a glance
Employers in South Gate account for 29 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 19 of which found violations (66%). Employers agreed to pay $135,261 in back wages to 62 workers, and $0 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 ($59,041), Educational Services ($27,098), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($18,295).
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29 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancake Corner | Jul 26, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWS Panel SWS Panel and Struss, Inc. | Jul 18, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Harsharan Kul Sukhjas, Inc. | May 13, 2020 | 4 violations | $1,904 | 3 | 0 |
| Northgate Market Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Inc. | Jan 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Studio | Feb 21, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evolution Recycling | Jan 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $966 | 1 | 0 |
| Lucky 7 Recycling | Feb 20, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nelson ARCH Neldys A. C., Inc. | Jan 27, 2016 | 13 violations | $56,886 | 6 | 0 |
| SA Recycling | Jan 19, 2016 | 3 violations | $8,478 | 2 | 0 |
| California Metals Recycling | Jan 19, 2016 | 3 violations | $899 | 1 | 0 |
| The Car Legacy | Dec 16, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Bay Auto | Nov 18, 2014 | 2 violations | $1,300 | 1 | 0 |
| K Two Collection, Inc. | Aug 5, 2014 | 14 violations | $10,237 | 6 | 0 |
| Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2013 | 34 violations | $27,098 | 26 | 0 |
| LHB Trucking | Oct 1, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nextrade, Inc. | Jun 26, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southgate Truck Part | Sep 21, 2011 | 5 violations | $4,302 | 2 | 0 |
| Hollywood Eyebrow Threading | Aug 16, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USA Maid & Janitorial Service | Mar 16, 2010 | 14 violations | $16,668 | 7 | 0 |
| Soraya Medical Cliniic | Oct 20, 2009 | 4 violations | $2,155 | 3 | 0 |
| Eureka Patrol Eureka Private Security | Sep 24, 2009 | 2 violations | $1,627 | 1 | 0 |
| L.A. Auto Emporium | Aug 19, 2008 | 3 violations | $2,430 | 2 | 0 |
| Rainbow Apparel | Feb 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.C.M. Agency | Jul 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M & G Apparel | Apr 18, 2006 | 2 violations | $311 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacific Clothing D & J Sportswear Corporation | Jan 31, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. J. Gas Station | May 10, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Gate Car Wash | Nov 4, 2004 | 19 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malan Industries | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in South Gate
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson ARCH | 1 | $56,886 | 6 | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles | 1 | $27,098 | 26 | Dec 22, 2013 |
| USA Maid & Janitorial Service | 1 | $16,668 | 7 | Mar 16, 2010 |
| K Two Collection, Inc. | 1 | $10,237 | 6 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| SA Recycling | 1 | $8,478 | 2 | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Southgate Truck Part | 1 | $4,302 | 2 | Sep 21, 2011 |
| L.A. Auto Emporium | 1 | $2,430 | 2 | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Soraya Medical Cliniic | 1 | $2,155 | 3 | Oct 20, 2009 |
| 7-Eleven | 1 | $1,904 | 3 | May 13, 2020 |
| Eureka Patrol | 1 | $1,627 | 1 | Sep 24, 2009 |
| South Bay Auto | 1 | $1,300 | 1 | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Evolution Recycling | 1 | $966 | 1 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| California Metals Recycling | 1 | $899 | 1 | Jan 19, 2016 |
| M & G Apparel | 1 | $311 | 1 | Apr 18, 2006 |
| South Gate Car Wash | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Northgate Market | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 19, 2020 |
| Rainbow Apparel | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| LHB Trucking | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Lucky 7 Recycling | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 20, 2016 |
| Pacific Clothing | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 31, 2006 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | $1,904 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $966 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | $66,263 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $11,537 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $27,098 | 26 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $4,302 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | $16,668 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | $3,782 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $2,430 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | $311 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in South Gate
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in South Gate 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 South Gate 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.