Wage and hour cases in South Pasadena at a glance
Employers in South Pasadena account for 8 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 7 of which found violations (88%). Employers agreed to pay $99,534 in back wages to 105 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 Accommodation and Food Services ($80,335), Other Services (except Public Administration) ($15,770), Health Care and Social Assistance ($3,357).
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8 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Catering | Jul 2, 2025 | 62 violations | $40,258 | 61 | 0 |
| Munia Bhaumik Ashish, Tapati, Srabanti Munia Bhaumik | Dec 3, 2024 | 4 violations repeat | $15,770 | 3 | 0 |
| Rouge Territory, LLC | May 8, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Institute for the Redesign of Learning | Dec 12, 2018 | 8 violations | $1,762 | 7 | 0 |
| Phoenix Restaurant Phoenix Food Boutique, Inc. | May 9, 2018 | 31 violations | $40,077 | 30 | 0 |
| Southmark Storage | Jun 21, 2016 | 2 violations | $72 | 1 | 0 |
| The Almansor Center Institute for the Redesign of Learning | May 6, 2013 | 3 violations | $1,595 | 3 | 0 |
| Pasadena Unified School District | May 16, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in South Pasadena
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Catering | 1 | $40,258 | 61 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Phoenix Restaurant | 1 | $40,077 | 30 | May 9, 2018 |
| Munia Bhaumik | 1 | $15,770 | 3 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Institute for the Redesign of Learning | 1 | $1,762 | 7 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| The Almansor Center | 1 | $1,595 | 3 | May 6, 2013 |
| Southmark Storage | 1 | $72 | 1 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Pasadena Unified School District | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 16, 2006 |
| Rouge Territory, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 8, 2022 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $40,258 | 61 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $15,770 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | $41,839 | 37 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $72 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $1,595 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in South Pasadena
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in South Pasadena 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.