Wage and hour cases in Sylmar at a glance
Employers in Sylmar account for 35 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 21 of which found violations (60%). Employers agreed to pay $522,791 in back wages to 216 workers, and $20,121 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $106,150 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($173,978), Construction ($109,637), Accommodation and Food Services ($106,150).
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35 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tarasco Restaurant | Jan 9, 2026 | 42 violations repeat | $106,150 | 42 | $20,121 |
| USPS | Sep 4, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barza Construction | Aug 1, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valley Roofing, Inc. | Oct 15, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Superior Roof Solutions | Oct 14, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sigue Corp Sigue Corporation | Jun 12, 2020 | 2 violations | $649 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Controls | Sep 15, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security Paving Company, Inc. | Mar 27, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Candoo Recycling | Feb 7, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Build Rehabilitation Industries | Jun 22, 2016 | 58 violations | $308 | 58 | 0 |
| Recycling (Granada Hills) | Feb 26, 2015 | 5 violations | $5,833 | 3 | 0 |
| JD Recycling | Feb 13, 2015 | 4 violations | $7,738 | 2 | 0 |
| JD Recycling | Feb 13, 2015 | 3 violations | $4,266 | 1 | 0 |
| AA Gonzalez | Dec 31, 2014 | 12 violations | $34,637 | 4 | 0 |
| Tutor Perini Fort Lauderdale Tutor Perini Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Ventur | Sep 30, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Creations | Aug 19, 2014 | 26 violations | $75,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Pegoji Nursery | Jul 31, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfy U.S.A. Apparel Inc. | Mar 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fine Line Inc. | Nov 27, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfy USA Apparel, Inc | Sep 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fine Line Inc. | Aug 29, 2011 | 2 violations | $1,033 | 2 | 0 |
| Health Care Services Group | Jul 26, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&S Produce, Inc. | May 14, 2011 | 25 violations | $27,341 | 23 | 0 |
| West Valley Trucking | Jan 6, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direct TV Home Services | Apr 30, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPS United Parcel Service, Inc. | Sep 19, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spears Manufacturing, Inc. | Aug 24, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Nite Inn Good Nite Inn. Management, Inc | Jul 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Horizon Trucking | Jul 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden State Management | May 5, 2008 | 36 violations | $33,708 | 35 | 0 |
| Ellis Enterprises, Inc. | May 19, 2007 | 8 violations | $52,150 | 5 | 0 |
| Kandy Kiss of California, Inc. | Oct 1, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Astoria Nursing & Rehabilitaion Center | Aug 31, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FS Construction | Mar 20, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spears Manufacturing, Inc. | Nov 4, 2004 | 33 violations | $173,978 | 32 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Sylmar
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spears Manufacturing, Inc. | 2 | $173,978 | 32 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| El Tarasco Restaurant | 1 | $106,150 | 42 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| California Creations | 1 | $75,000 | 8 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Ellis Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | $52,150 | 5 | May 19, 2007 |
| AA Gonzalez | 1 | $34,637 | 4 | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Golden State Management | 1 | $33,708 | 35 | May 5, 2008 |
| R&S Produce, Inc. | 1 | $27,341 | 23 | May 14, 2011 |
| JD Recycling | 2 | $12,004 | 3 | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Recycling (Granada Hills) | 1 | $5,833 | 3 | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Fine Line Inc. | 2 | $1,033 | 2 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Sigue Corp | 1 | $649 | 1 | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Build Rehabilitation Industries | 1 | $308 | 58 | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Barza Construction | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Astoria Nursing & Rehabilitaion Center | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 31, 2006 |
| West Valley Trucking | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Tutor Perini Fort Lauderdale | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Good Nite Inn | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Comfy U.S.A. Apparel Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Candoo Recycling | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Health Care Services Group | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 26, 2011 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $106,150 | 42 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $649 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | $308 | 58 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | $17,837 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | $109,637 | 12 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | $28,374 | 25 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | $33,708 | 35 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $52,150 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $173,978 | 32 |
Your rights in Sylmar
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sylmar 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.