Wage and hour cases in Wilmington at a glance
Employers in Wilmington account for 23 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 13 of which found violations (57%). Employers agreed to pay $51,206 in back wages to 81 workers, and $0 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 Wholesale Trade ($18,285), Transportation and Warehousing ($17,586), Construction ($12,148).
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23 cases.
| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Los Angeles Refinery - Wilmington | Jul 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. | Dec 31, 2020 | 196 violations | $10,436 | 8 | 0 |
| Wilmington Recyclers | Feb 7, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alco Truck&Auto dba Alameda Recycling & Metal | Feb 1, 2018 | 4 violations | $11,857 | 4 | 0 |
| Wastech Recycling Wastech Recycling Incorporated | Jan 30, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anderson Hay Anderson Hay & Grain Co, Inc. | Nov 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K&R Transportation Inc. | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Modern Recycling | Feb 2, 2017 | 5 violations | $1,288 | 3 | 0 |
| Philips 66 Los Angeles Refinery | Nov 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G & P Recycling Center | Apr 4, 2015 | 6 violations | $3,004 | 5 | 0 |
| Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. | Jan 7, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Zocalo | Mar 1, 2012 | 4 violations | $7 | 3 | 0 |
| Gold Point Transportation Inc | Feb 17, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harbor Express | Feb 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Sonsonateca Restaurant | Sep 19, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,180 | 1 | 0 |
| Ezell Design & Build Co Inc | Feb 23, 2011 | 66 violations | $12,148 | 33 | 0 |
| Swift Transportation Swift Transportation Co of Arizona LLC | Jan 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Soccer Co. | Oct 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wallenius Wilhelmser Logistics | Aug 9, 2008 | 22 violations | $1,416 | 22 | 0 |
| Wilmington Woodworks, Inc | Aug 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nu-Wave, Inc. | Aug 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $720 | 1 | 0 |
| Gonzalez Ornamental Iron Works LLC | Jul 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stealth Logistics, Inc. | Feb 9, 2005 | 3 violations | $7,150 | 1 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Wilmington
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezell Design & Build Co Inc | 1 | $12,148 | 33 | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Alco Truck&Auto dba Alameda Recycling & Metal | 1 | $11,857 | 4 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. | 2 | $10,436 | 8 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Stealth Logistics, Inc. | 1 | $7,150 | 1 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| La Sonsonateca Restaurant | 1 | $3,180 | 1 | Sep 19, 2011 |
| G & P Recycling Center | 1 | $3,004 | 5 | Apr 4, 2015 |
| Wallenius Wilhelmser Logistics | 1 | $1,416 | 22 | Aug 9, 2008 |
| Modern Recycling | 1 | $1,288 | 3 | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Nu-Wave, Inc. | 1 | $720 | 1 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| El Zocalo | 1 | $7 | 3 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Gold Point Transportation Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Wastech Recycling | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Wilmington Recyclers | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Gonzalez Ornamental Iron Works LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Harbor Express | 1 | $0 | 0 | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Anderson Hay | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Swift Transportation | 1 | $0 | 0 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Philips 66 Los Angeles Refinery | 1 | $0 | 0 | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Wilmington Woodworks, Inc | 1 | $0 | 0 | Aug 23, 2007 |
| K&R Transportation Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 | Mar 2, 2017 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | $10,436 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | $11,857 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | $1,288 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | $3,004 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | $7 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | $15,328 | 34 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | $1,416 | 22 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | $7,870 | 2 |
Your rights in Wilmington
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Wilmington 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.