Wage and hour cases in Studio City at a glance
Employers in Studio City account for 25 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 18 of which found violations (72%). Employers agreed to pay $715,925 in back wages to 314 workers, and $28,050 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 ($602,876), Accommodation and Food Services ($112,538), Transportation and Warehousing ($511).
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25 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxilium Palliative Hospice Care, Inc. | May 24, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olive & Grill Restaurant | Dec 15, 2022 | 4 violations | $1,452 | 4 | 0 |
| Houri Karubian Karubian Properties, LLC. | Mar 22, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Six Restaurant (Calabasas) | Jan 2, 2017 | 5 violations | $10,738 | 4 | 0 |
| EHS Home Care Inc. | Oct 31, 2016 | 57 violations | $35,000 | 37 | 0 |
| La Loggia | Nov 13, 2014 | 61 violations | $45,048 | 34 | 0 |
| The Village | Nov 13, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Center for Neurotherapy, LLC | Oct 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un Deux Trois, Inc (Studio City) | Jun 14, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramen Jinya (Studio City) | May 15, 2013 | 35 violations | $15,159 | 33 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Pest Control | Feb 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Umami Burger | Sep 15, 2012 | 12 violations | $17,235 | 10 | 0 |
| Chi Dynasty Chi Dynasty Restaurant Group LLC | May 17, 2012 | 8 violations | $9,399 | 6 | 0 |
| CRAVE Cafe Crave Cafe Studio CIty INc. | Apr 12, 2012 | 17 violations | $4,321 | 16 | 0 |
| Three Angels Transportation | Nov 10, 2009 | 2 violations | $511 | 1 | 0 |
| Hairlocs, Inc. Hairlocs Enhacement, Inc | Mar 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Medical Transportation | Oct 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Office Depot | Feb 5, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imperial Care Center | Nov 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Private Duty | Nov 15, 2006 | 76 violations repeat | $238,638 | 75 | $28,050 |
| Belwood French Bakery & Cafe Inc. | Sep 8, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Earth Restaurant | Jan 26, 2006 | 22 violations | $9,186 | 21 | 0 |
| American Private Duty | Jan 5, 2006 | 73 violations | $329,238 | 73 | 0 |
| Bollywood Cafe Mohammad Munim, Hakim, & Basith DBA; | Jul 28, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mermaids Pamela Cook (dba) Mermaids | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Studio City
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Private Duty | 2 | $567,876 | 148 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| La Loggia | 1 | $45,048 | 34 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| EHS Home Care Inc. | 1 | $35,000 | 37 | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Umami Burger | 1 | $17,235 | 10 | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Ramen Jinya (Studio City) | 1 | $15,159 | 33 | May 15, 2013 |
| The Six Restaurant (Calabasas) | 1 | $10,738 | 4 | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Chi Dynasty | 1 | $9,399 | 6 | May 17, 2012 |
| Good Earth Restaurant | 1 | $9,186 | 21 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| CRAVE Cafe | 1 | $4,321 | 16 | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Olive & Grill Restaurant | 1 | $1,452 | 4 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Three Angels Transportation | 1 | $511 | 1 | Nov 10, 2009 |
| The Village | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| David Medical Transportation | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Un Deux Trois, Inc (Studio City) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Auxilium Palliative Hospice Care, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | May 24, 2024 |
| Belwood French Bakery & Cafe Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Bollywood Cafe | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Office Depot | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Mermaids | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Hairlocs, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 24, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $1,452 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | $10,738 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $35,000 | 37 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | $45,048 | 34 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | $15,159 | 33 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $30,955 | 32 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | $511 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | $577,062 | 169 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Your rights in Studio City
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Studio City 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.