Wage and hour cases in Whittier at a glance
Employers in Whittier account for 81 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 60 of which found violations (74%). Employers agreed to pay $2,154,308 in back wages to 1,184 workers, and $349,613 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($570,922), Health Care and Social Assistance ($371,634), Educational Services ($341,758).
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81 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Tow Hadley Towing Equipment, Inc. | Oct 11, 2024 | 4 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $1,068 |
| Casa Bonita RMD Homes Inc. dba Casa Bonita | Mar 3, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercedes Diaz Homes Inc | Mar 3, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laundrylicious Branding Personality, LLC | Oct 11, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center | Aug 4, 2023 | 12 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flagship Facility Services | May 3, 2023 | 24 violations repeat | $9,944 | 22 | $7,122 |
| PALS LLC. | Apr 11, 2023 | 46 violations repeat | $158,869 | 45 | $10,829 |
| TN Logistics | Jan 17, 2023 | 12 violations | $22,959 | 11 | 0 |
| Xclusiv Services, LLC | Jul 30, 2022 | 88 violations repeat | $131,177 | 85 | $61,922 |
| Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center | Dec 15, 2020 | 3 violations | $1,920 | 1 | 0 |
| AC Towing | Nov 16, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultimate Cleaning Solutions Inc | Oct 16, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion Specialized Program | Oct 1, 2019 | 1 violation | $1,280 | 1 | 0 |
| Douglas Burgers | Aug 5, 2019 | 2 violations | $7,055 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarlin Cabinetry, LLC | May 24, 2019 | 9 violations | $7,287 | 8 | 0 |
| Secure Transportation Secure Transportation Company, Inc. | May 16, 2019 | 8 violations | $23,019 | 7 | 0 |
| Posada At Whittier | Aug 22, 2018 | 15 violations | $1,774 | 14 | 0 |
| G.I. Security | Jul 31, 2018 | 128 violations | $309,189 | 126 | 0 |
| Risco Farms | Jul 31, 2018 | 47 violations | $15,000 | 0 | $110,617 |
| Executive Sentry Services | Apr 11, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special T Water Systems | Dec 14, 2017 | 9 violations | $2,452 | 7 | 0 |
| California Country Club | Dec 13, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary | Dec 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Jun 7, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whittier Christian Schools Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier | Jul 15, 2016 | 48 violations | $161,853 | 43 | 0 |
| Maybrook Christian School Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier | Jul 15, 2016 | 45 violations | $142,284 | 42 | 0 |
| St. Andrews Christian School | Jul 15, 2016 | 32 violations | $37,621 | 31 | 0 |
| J.M. Farming Jose M. Magallon - Sole Proprietorship | Jun 7, 2016 | 87 violations repeat | $9,969 | 40 | $56,122 |
| Falak Hookah Lounge (Umar Sohrab) | Mar 30, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secure Transportation Secure Transportation Company Inc | Dec 5, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travel Lodge 11530 Whittier, LLC | Nov 30, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,740 | 2 | 0 |
| The Orchard - Post Acute Care | Nov 24, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boss Litho | Oct 14, 2015 | 31 violations repeat | $95,570 | 30 | 0 |
| Recow Digital Communications | Jun 11, 2015 | 2 violations | $76 | 1 | 0 |
| Recycling (Granada Hills) | Feb 26, 2015 | 3 violations | $3,115 | 1 | 0 |
| Tiffany's Board and Care II | Feb 17, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phlight | Jan 26, 2015 | 59 violations | $59,889 | 25 | 0 |
| MDH Specialized Care Homes | Apr 4, 2014 | 10 violations | $11,083 | 9 | 0 |
| Mercedes Diaz Homes Inc | Apr 4, 2014 | 52 violations | $8,577 | 51 | 0 |
| MDH Specialized Care Home | Apr 4, 2014 | 16 violations | $7,786 | 15 | 0 |
| MDH Specialized Care Home | Apr 4, 2014 | 3 violations | $761 | 2 | 0 |
| Bambooze Sushi & Brew House | Jan 1, 2014 | 2 violations | $737 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenshin Management | Nov 14, 2013 | 38 violations | $50,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Norbel A. Brautigam Sole Mbr | Aug 31, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $12,456 | 1 | $308 |
| Pacific Auto Spa | Jul 22, 2013 | 3 violations | $440 | 3 | 0 |
| China Wok Express | Jun 15, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $60,942 | 5 | 0 |
| California Arborist California Arborist Complete Tree Care Inc. | Feb 22, 2013 | 49 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Macy & Thomas Veterinary Hospital | Dec 31, 2012 | 9 violations | $243 | 8 | 0 |
| So Cal Post Acute Care | Nov 29, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juarez Construction, Inc. | Oct 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doublz of Santa Fe Springs | Aug 19, 2012 | 11 violations | $3,200 | 10 | 0 |
| Staff-It, Inc Employment Resources Group | Aug 14, 2012 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,025 |
| Primerica Allan A. Medrano - Sole Proprietorship | Feb 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nisei Charters Inc | Jun 20, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Camino Mexican Grill | Jun 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whittier Surgical Associates, Inc. | Mar 22, 2011 | 4 violations | $3,921 | 3 | 0 |
| Allen Construction | Nov 3, 2010 | 18 violations | $41,400 | 17 | 0 |
| Bonilla Construction | Sep 30, 2010 | 50 violations | $60,363 | 49 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Jun 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Carts La Cart's Manufacturing Inc. | Oct 10, 2009 | 14 violations | $13,340 | 14 | 0 |
| MQ Solutions | Aug 28, 2009 | 9 violations | $228,581 | 3 | $3,600 |
| Aire Filter Products | Apr 14, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Express Chipping | Jul 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARCO Natasha Oil | Feb 29, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlantic Dental Group Pezeshk & Tamir Dental Group | Aug 27, 2007 | 8 violations | $2,295 | 7 | 0 |
| Subway Ajay Beri Corp. | Aug 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Court Health Care | Mar 28, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.S. Southwest International, Inc. | Feb 28, 2007 | 51 violations | $44,437 | 50 | 0 |
| Wateria Yesone Corporation | Feb 3, 2007 | 17 violations | $1,128 | 16 | 0 |
| Five Points Car Wash | Oct 26, 2006 | 28 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premanti Montessori School Whittier | Sep 6, 2006 | 14 violations | $9,919 | 8 | 0 |
| Valley View Car Wash | Jul 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FMG, Inc. | Jul 11, 2006 | 14 violations | $52,787 | 13 | 0 |
| Penn Rehabilitation Center | May 25, 2006 | 20 violations | $25,232 | 20 | 0 |
| Sorenson Convalescent Hospital | Jul 21, 2005 | 28 violations | $5,783 | 28 | 0 |
| Advanced Building Maintenance | Sep 24, 2004 | 5 violations | $11,437 | 4 | 0 |
| RGS LA Roofing Company | Jul 29, 2004 | 47 violations | $47,241 | 46 | 0 |
| Cousins Carpet Inc | Jun 1, 2004 | 52 violations | $21,195 | 49 | 0 |
| Creative Ceiling Solutions | May 2, 2003 | 31 violations | $80,347 | 15 | 0 |
| CAST Security Casting Acting Security and Talent Acad, Inc. | Apr 9, 1999 | 249 violations repeat | $144,635 | 194 | $97,000 |
| Athletix Apparel Inc. | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Whittier
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Security | 1 | $309,189 | 126 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| MQ Solutions | 1 | $228,581 | 3 | Aug 28, 2009 |
| Whittier Christian Schools | 1 | $161,853 | 43 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| PALS LLC. | 1 | $158,869 | 45 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| CAST Security | 1 | $144,635 | 194 | Apr 9, 1999 |
| Maybrook Christian School | 1 | $142,284 | 42 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Xclusiv Services, LLC | 1 | $131,177 | 85 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| Boss Litho | 1 | $95,570 | 30 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Creative Ceiling Solutions | 1 | $80,347 | 15 | May 2, 2003 |
| China Wok Express | 1 | $60,942 | 5 | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Bonilla Construction | 1 | $60,363 | 49 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Phlight | 1 | $59,889 | 25 | Jan 26, 2015 |
| FMG, Inc. | 1 | $52,787 | 13 | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Kenshin Management | 1 | $50,000 | 0 | Nov 14, 2013 |
| RGS LA Roofing Company | 1 | $47,241 | 46 | Jul 29, 2004 |
| S.S. Southwest International, Inc. | 1 | $44,437 | 50 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Allen Construction | 1 | $41,400 | 17 | Nov 3, 2010 |
| St. Andrews Christian School | 1 | $37,621 | 31 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Penn Rehabilitation Center | 1 | $25,232 | 20 | May 25, 2006 |
| Secure Transportation | 2 | $23,019 | 7 | May 16, 2019 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | $191,772 | 78 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $131,177 | 85 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | $1,920 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | $38,641 | 17 |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | $325,963 | 140 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | $2,452 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | $351,727 | 156 |
| 2015 | 8 | 6 | $160,390 | 59 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | $28,944 | 78 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | $123,838 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 | $3,443 | 18 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | $3,921 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | $101,763 | 66 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | $241,921 | 17 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 4 | $47,860 | 73 |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | $87,938 | 41 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | $5,783 | 28 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 | $79,873 | 99 |
Your rights in Whittier
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Whittier 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. Our Whittier employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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.