Wage and hour cases in Van Nuys at a glance
Employers in Van Nuys account for 112 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 85 of which found violations (76%). Employers agreed to pay $3,067,311 in back wages to 1,107 workers, and $77,740 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $31,018 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Accommodation and Food Services ($1,991,049), Wholesale Trade ($288,048), Construction ($186,178).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Heating & Air Zodiac Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | Sep 1, 2005 | 11 violations | $3,074 | 11 | 0 |
| Adopt Help, Inc. | May 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pasta & Pizza Roma | May 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Leigh | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Material Supply, Inc. | Dec 23, 2004 | 24 violations | $21,476 | 23 | 0 |
| Automobile Club of Southern California | Oct 17, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Investigations Schifrin, Gagnon and Dickey, Inc. | Sep 9, 2004 | 5 violations | $13,508 | 5 | 0 |
| SBC SBC Communications Inc. | Aug 25, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ragen Creations/Awesome Bounce | Jul 28, 2004 | 5 violations | $2,298 | 5 | 0 |
| Jerry Leigh of California, Inc. | Mar 25, 2004 | 33 violations | $25,313 | 32 | 0 |
| Automobile Club of Southern California | Nov 7, 2003 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auto Hand Wash | Oct 7, 2003 | 130 violations repeat | $100,310 | 91 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Van Nuys
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLP Skill Trade Solution Inc. | 1 | $1,804,017 | 0 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Trafficanda Egg Ranches | 1 | $239,310 | 36 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| California Energy | 1 | $108,038 | 31 | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | 3 | $103,624 | 41 | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Auto Hand Wash | 1 | $100,310 | 91 | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Tapachulteca | 1 | $56,086 | 46 | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Van Nuys Zankou, Inc. | 1 | $44,693 | 16 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Shalev Family Home - Hillview | 4 | $40,000 | 35 | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Van Nuys Senior Living, Inc. | 1 | $37,623 | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Premier Property Preservation | 1 | $37,026 | 100 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| All Around Ambulance | 1 | $31,826 | 22 | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Union Tent | 1 | $28,280 | 11 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Pinkerton Government Services | 1 | $27,442 | 81 | Jul 19, 2007 |
| Catalyst Imaging, Inc. | 1 | $26,816 | 1 | Nov 12, 2005 |
| Mary's Chateau | 1 | $26,610 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Springbok Bar & Grill | 1 | $26,074 | 13 | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Corbett Custom Interiors Inc. | 1 | $25,569 | 58 | Feb 5, 2006 |
| Jerry Leigh of California, Inc. | 1 | $25,313 | 32 | Mar 25, 2004 |
| National Material Supply, Inc. | 2 | $22,144 | 30 | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Vita-Nova Marble | 1 | $20,308 | 19 | Jun 8, 2010 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $31,018 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | $74,649 | 101 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | $20,984 | 47 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | $1,174 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $4,762 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | $18,154 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | $29,321 | 33 |
| 2017 | 7 | 6 | $34,542 | 146 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | $4,630 | 4 |
| 2015 | 8 | 6 | $22,996 | 13 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | $1,804,017 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | $34,254 | 25 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | $26,074 | 13 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 | $59,997 | 45 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 | $77,143 | 66 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 8 | $244,224 | 71 |
| 2007 | 6 | 5 | $64,837 | 94 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 | $200,596 | 178 |
| 2005 | 11 | 8 | $151,034 | 92 |
| 2004 | 6 | 4 | $62,595 | 65 |
Your rights in Van Nuys
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Van Nuys 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.