Wage and hour cases in West Hollywood at a glance
Employers in West Hollywood account for 24 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 15 of which found violations (63%). Employers agreed to pay $383,055 in back wages to 182 workers, and $113,250 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 Information ($168,913), Accommodation and Food Services ($133,530), Health Care and Social Assistance ($40,099).
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24 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Health Custom Health, Inc. & Subsidiaries | Jan 21, 2024 | 26 violations | $40,099 | 26 | 0 |
| Monarch Athletic Club | Sep 18, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carney�s Restaurant | Jan 25, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Empire Ecommerce | Nov 18, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gelson's Gelson's Market | Jan 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bristol Farms New Bristol Farms, Inc. | Nov 15, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bambou Le Pho | Mar 17, 2013 | 3 violations | $702 | 2 | 0 |
| Mel's Drive-in (West Hollywood) | Apr 27, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red I Seven-Pacific Design Center | Apr 25, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweet Chili | Apr 24, 2012 | 4 violations | $10,096 | 3 | 0 |
| Talesai-West Hollywood | Apr 24, 2012 | 7 violations | $9,356 | 6 | 0 |
| Andaz West Hollywood | Apr 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pho Citi - West Hollywood | Feb 16, 2012 | 11 violations | $11,673 | 10 | 0 |
| A Professional Answer | Dec 5, 2011 | 5 violations | $1,522 | 5 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Susan E. Wilson | Feb 17, 2011 | 14 violations | $22,274 | 12 | 0 |
| Citysearch.com | Nov 10, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansour Fine Rugs | Jul 16, 2009 | 16 violations | $15,197 | 15 | 0 |
| Dylan George Apparel, Inc. | Oct 21, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Abbey Food & Bar SBE Entertainment Group, LLC. | May 4, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Palm Car Wash | May 10, 2007 | 19 violations | $714 | 18 | 0 |
| AGA John Oriental Rugs | Dec 31, 2006 | 60 violations | $168,913 | 8 | $113,250 |
| The Abbey Food & Bar | Apr 23, 2006 | 71 violations | $90,352 | 70 | 0 |
| Vandeuren Galleries | Dec 8, 2005 | 2 violations | $806 | 1 | 0 |
| Talesai | Jun 10, 2004 | 8 violations | $11,351 | 6 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in West Hollywood
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGA John Oriental Rugs | 1 | $168,913 | 8 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| The Abbey Food & Bar | 2 | $90,352 | 70 | May 4, 2008 |
| Custom Health | 1 | $40,099 | 26 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| 7-Eleven | 1 | $22,274 | 12 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Mansour Fine Rugs | 1 | $15,197 | 15 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Pho Citi - West Hollywood | 1 | $11,673 | 10 | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Talesai | 1 | $11,351 | 6 | Jun 10, 2004 |
| Sweet Chili | 1 | $10,096 | 3 | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Talesai-West Hollywood | 1 | $9,356 | 6 | Apr 24, 2012 |
| A Professional Answer | 1 | $1,522 | 5 | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Vandeuren Galleries | 1 | $806 | 1 | Dec 8, 2005 |
| Santa Palm Car Wash | 1 | $714 | 18 | May 10, 2007 |
| Bambou Le Pho | 1 | $702 | 2 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| Monarch Athletic Club | 1 | $0 | 0 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Dylan George Apparel, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Gelson's | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Mel's Drive-in (West Hollywood) | 1 | $0 | 0 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Citysearch.com | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Carney�s Restaurant | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Bristol Farms | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 15, 2017 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $40,099 | 26 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $702 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 4 | $31,125 | 19 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $23,796 | 17 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | $15,197 | 15 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | $714 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | $259,265 | 78 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $806 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | $11,351 | 6 |
Your rights in West Hollywood
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in West Hollywood 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.