Wage and hour cases in Tustin at a glance
Employers in Tustin account for 61 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 46 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $998,798 in back wages to 589 workers, and $21,631 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 Construction ($591,590), Transportation and Warehousing ($119,917), Accommodation and Food Services ($93,240).
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61 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Hot Pot | Jan 21, 2025 | 37 violations | $12,804 | 36 | 0 |
| Hardrock Management Corporation | Nov 3, 2024 | 11 violations | $11,686 | 6 | 0 |
| Defense International Defense International Corporation | Dec 11, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NMN Construction | May 13, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Wayne Gill Painting | Aug 7, 2018 | 115 violations repeat | $85,000 | 114 | 0 |
| Genesis Senior Home Tender Touch Home Care, LLC | Jan 23, 2018 | 28 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simcha Desta Construction Inc. | Jan 1, 2018 | 8 violations | $5,682 | 7 | 0 |
| Tustin Place Medical Group | Feb 15, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,191 | 3 | 0 |
| Dr. Jay's Laser Medi Spa | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 violation | $561 | 1 | 0 |
| Helena Gardens II | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $7,041 | 0 | 0 |
| Bonner House | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $5,081 | 0 | 0 |
| Helena House | Feb 8, 2017 | 5 violations | $4,649 | 0 | 0 |
| Fairmont House | Feb 8, 2017 | 8 violations | $4,008 | 0 | 0 |
| Helena Gardens | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $3,915 | 0 | 0 |
| Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill | Aug 25, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In & Won, Inc. dba Tustin Auto Spa | Jul 26, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | Mar 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DI Overnite LLC dba Deliver It | Feb 26, 2016 | 55 violations | $119,917 | 44 | 0 |
| Kosakura, Inc. | Dec 3, 2015 | 15 violations repeat | $52,977 | 12 | $1,848 |
| Naan & Kabob | Sep 15, 2015 | 4 violations | $14,313 | 3 | 0 |
| Steven Wayne Gill Painting | Jul 14, 2015 | 51 violations repeat | $47,868 | 49 | $18,326 |
| China West Express | Jun 15, 2015 | 61 violations | $66,123 | 43 | 0 |
| Happy Nails The H & N Group Management Co. | Mar 29, 2015 | 21 violations | $32,027 | 20 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Mar 18, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo | Feb 25, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raj Manufacturing, LLC | Aug 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Auld Dubliner Auld Dubliner Tustin, LLC | Jun 11, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Largo Concrete, Inc. | Oct 26, 2013 | 49 violations | $103,921 | 23 | 0 |
| Daphne's California Greek - Rancho Santa Marg | Jul 23, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Largo Concrete, Inc. | Jul 5, 2013 | 10 violations | $68,924 | 5 | 0 |
| CalClean | Mar 24, 2013 | 19 violations | $3,793 | 13 | 0 |
| Cranbrook Senior Living | Feb 21, 2013 | 5 violations | $101 | 4 | 0 |
| Newport Specialty Hospital | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Store Andy's Red Hill Market, Inc. | Sep 6, 2012 | 7 violations | $7,844 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure Networks Inc. | Aug 11, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raj Manufacturing, LLC | May 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MedXM Mobile Medical Examination Services Medical G | Dec 31, 2011 | 48 violations | $16,657 | 47 | 0 |
| Green Central Power Inc. | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coco's Restaurant Catalina Restaurant Group, Inc | Nov 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamillah Garden | Jul 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & J Tree Service Bobby Gilbert DBA B&JTree Service | May 25, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Largo Concrete, Inc. | Jan 29, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. J. Kirkwood & Assoc., Inc. | Jan 9, 2011 | 162 violations | $188,509 | 61 | 0 |
| Raj Manufacturing, LLC | Nov 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elizabeth & Rogelio Inacay Enterprises LLC. | Mar 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricoh Business Solutions | Mar 7, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ames Bros Clothing | Dec 5, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian Groceries Krishnan U Chebottil Puthan | Jun 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India Sweets & Spices Indian Spices & Groceries Inc. | Jun 15, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shirley's In and Out Food Market | Jun 13, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wadsworth Properties | May 6, 2009 | 1 violation | $4,008 | 1 | 0 |
| HD Staffing | Mar 25, 2007 | 29 violations | $1,648 | 25 | $1,457 |
| Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. | Nov 6, 2006 | 32 violations | $38,175 | 14 | 0 |
| Lidia Cline Lidia Cline (Residential) | Jul 20, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nutrition Plus | Apr 3, 2005 | 2 violations | $195 | 1 | 0 |
| Mimis Cafe | Feb 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tustin Care Center | Mar 18, 2004 | 49 violations | $9,180 | 49 | 0 |
| R. Ranch Market | Jan 25, 2004 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John's Chevron #2 / John's Chevron | Jan 14, 2003 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John's Chevron # 1 / John's Exxon & Towing | Jan 14, 2003 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S C Construction Co. | Nov 26, 2002 | 9 violations | $80,000 | 4 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Tustin
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. J. Kirkwood & Assoc., Inc. | 1 | $188,509 | 61 | Jan 9, 2011 |
| Largo Concrete, Inc. | 3 | $172,845 | 28 | Oct 26, 2013 |
| Steven Wayne Gill Painting | 2 | $132,868 | 163 | Aug 7, 2018 |
| DI Overnite LLC dba Deliver It | 1 | $119,917 | 44 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| S C Construction Co. | 1 | $80,000 | 4 | Nov 26, 2002 |
| China West Express | 1 | $66,123 | 43 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Kosakura, Inc. | 1 | $52,977 | 12 | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $38,175 | 14 | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Happy Nails | 1 | $32,027 | 20 | Mar 29, 2015 |
| MedXM | 1 | $16,657 | 47 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Naan & Kabob | 1 | $14,313 | 3 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Prime Hot Pot | 1 | $12,804 | 36 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Hardrock Management Corporation | 1 | $11,686 | 6 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| Tustin Care Center | 1 | $9,180 | 49 | Mar 18, 2004 |
| 7-Eleven Store | 1 | $7,844 | 4 | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Helena Gardens II | 1 | $7,041 | 0 | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Simcha Desta Construction Inc. | 1 | $5,682 | 7 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Bonner House | 1 | $5,081 | 0 | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Helena House | 1 | $4,649 | 0 | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Wadsworth Properties | 1 | $4,008 | 1 | May 6, 2009 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $12,804 | 36 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $11,686 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | $90,682 | 121 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | $27,446 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | $119,917 | 44 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | $213,308 | 127 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 4 | $176,739 | 45 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $7,844 | 4 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | $205,166 | 108 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | $4,008 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $1,648 | 25 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | $38,175 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $195 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | $9,180 | 49 |
Your rights in Tustin
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Tustin 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.