Wage and hour cases in Los Angeles County at a glance
Employers in Los Angeles County account for 10,609 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 8,183 of which found violations (77%). Employers agreed to pay $153,040,852 in back wages to 108,864 workers, and $9,248,217 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 40 cases closed with $703,363 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Manufacturing ($48,922,205), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($15,863,077), Health Care and Social Assistance ($15,449,440).
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Roofing, Inc. | Sylmar | Oct 15, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodriguez Drywall Rodriguez Contracting, LLC. | West Covina | Oct 14, 2021 | 4 violations | $11,254 | 3 | 0 |
| Superior Roof Solutions | Sylmar | Oct 14, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cosmos 89, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2021 | 29 violations | $95,292 | 23 | 0 |
| New Hope Jeans | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2021 | 33 violations | $51,501 | 31 | 0 |
| Knit Pro | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2021 | 5 violations repeat | $5,881 | 4 | $1,743 |
| Integrity Pro Cleaning | Palmdale | Oct 11, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fraiche by J K Creation Brand, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elecoco, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| So Cool, Inc. | Bell Gardens | Oct 10, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vibrant M.I. U. | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melo Melo Coconut Jelly Dessert | San Gabriel | Oct 8, 2021 | 18 violations | $6,395 | 17 | 0 |
| Noodle St Pasadena | Pasadena | Oct 6, 2021 | 3 violations | $470 | 2 | 0 |
| Noodle St Monrovia | Monrovia | Oct 6, 2021 | 4 violations | $113 | 3 | 0 |
| NT Gruas | West Covina | Oct 2, 2021 | 31 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Women in Porsche | Van Nuys | Sep 24, 2021 | 3 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USPS United States Postal Service | City Of Industry | Sep 21, 2021 | 1 violation | $214 | 1 | 0 |
| SDC Towing Inc. | El Monte | Sep 18, 2021 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| st Century Photo Supply 21st Century Photo Supply, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 16, 2021 | 2 violations | $6,405 | 1 | 0 |
| Bravado Bravado Int.Group Merchandising Services, Inc | Santa Monica | Sep 15, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artists Merchants | Los Angeles | Sep 15, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lasso Better Walk, Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 15, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bacari - Silver Lake | Los Angeles | Sep 14, 2021 | 16 violations repeat | $12,868 | 15 | $12,450 |
| Tan-Cha - Cupertino | Rowland Heights | Sep 8, 2021 | 3 violations | $6,468 | 2 | 0 |
| Far West Farms Karazissis Brothers, Inc. | Calabasas | Sep 2, 2021 | 14 violations | $54,011 | 13 | $19,608 |
| KBKB FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | Sep 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Brower Inc. The Martin-Brower Company, LLC | Walnut | Sep 1, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Lynwood | Aug 20, 2021 | 3 violations | $11,200 | 1 | 0 |
| Polson & Grady | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJM Facility Support Services | Long Beach | Aug 13, 2021 | 18 violations | $71,569 | 14 | 0 |
| VXI Global Solutions | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Cash | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2021 | 11 violations repeat | $29,413 | 9 | $5,229 |
| I am Beyond, LLC | Culver City | Aug 2, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Maintenance Services | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2021 | 29 violations repeat | $5,398 | 28 | $8,896 |
| Tetra Tech EC, Inc | Pasadena | Jul 31, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferguson Parts/Quest Staffing Solutions | Rowland Heights | Jul 22, 2021 | 2 violations repeat | $290 | 1 | 0 |
| V and V Cleaning Services | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodexo SDH Services West , LLC | Torrance | Jul 19, 2021 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domingo's Italian Deli | Encino | Jul 18, 2021 | 21 violations repeat | $17,059 | 19 | $8,279 |
| Los Angeles County Probation Department | Los Angeles | Jul 17, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marathon Los Angeles Refinery - Wilmington | Wilmington | Jul 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | Jul 12, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tribeca Co. Marketing Corporation | Los Angeles | Jul 4, 2021 | 35 violations | $26,320 | 28 | 0 |
| Premiere Security Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Family Manor | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2021 | 16 violations repeat | $72,665 | 7 | $4,067 |
| La Pradera Carniceria - Azusa | Azusa | Jun 28, 2021 | 7 violations repeat | $7,829 | 3 | $2,643 |
| Security Guards of America, Inc. | Sherman Oaks | Jun 28, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Security Force | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Labcorp Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Lynwood | Jun 28, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cold Crush 661 Live Restaurant LLC | Lancaster | Jun 25, 2021 | 2 violations repeat | $382 | 1 | 0 |
| Bionic Protection Security Bionic Protection Security Services, Inc | Pacoima | Jun 23, 2021 | 2 violations | $6,237 | 1 | 0 |
| New Egg Bridge Magnell Associate, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 17, 2021 | 162 violations | $26,498 | 161 | 0 |
| Melon Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2021 | 17 violations repeat | $70,087 | 15 | $6,536 |
| Vanilla Bay | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miley and Molly | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teenbell | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Queen Mania, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ace World Class, Inc. Ace World Class Logistics, LLC | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2021 | 47 violations repeat | $18,135 | 46 | $14,826 |
| J&N Apparel | San Gabriel | Jun 7, 2021 | 14 violations | $12,900 | 10 | 0 |
| Pacific Continental Clothing | Long Beach | Jun 7, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedarlane Foods Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. | Carson | Jun 7, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Ortega Security Services | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doublz Doublz Lap Inc. | La Puente | Jun 5, 2021 | 19 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $13,285 |
| Starshield Security Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cell- Crete Fireproofing of Nevada, Inc. | Monrovia | Jun 1, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clear Lake Recording Studios | North Hollywood | May 26, 2021 | 19 violations repeat | $11,593 | 16 | $8,460 |
| KALLIYAN, INC. | Signal Hill | May 26, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NSR RBNR Management Group, LLC | Los Angeles | May 26, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MZ FASHION ANASTACIO SALVADOR-AMBRIS | Hawthorne | May 20, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michaels Arts and Crafts Store | Downey | May 18, 2021 | 1 violation | $240 | 1 | 0 |
| IPC Studio | Los Angeles | May 18, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penhall Company Penhall Company Corporation | Los Angeles | May 14, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nibi Pho Bistro NIBI PHO BISTRO CITADEL LLC | Los Angeles | May 13, 2021 | 6 violations | $51,488 | 5 | 0 |
| UNFI United Natural Foods, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | May 13, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Property Management Group | Valencia | May 12, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JH Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2021 | 10 violations | $235 | 9 | 0 |
| Isabels Bakery Isabel's Bakery & Cafe Inc. | Inglewood | May 6, 2021 | 14 violations | $39,611 | 12 | $145 |
| Swish Studios SWISH STUDIOS GRP LLC | Arcadia | May 5, 2021 | 4 violations | $780 | 1 | $2,285 |
| Adidas Store 6 | Los Angeles | May 5, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hubert Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center | Los Angeles | May 4, 2021 | 32 violations | $171 | 1 | 0 |
| La Ceiba, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 3, 2021 | 12 violations repeat | $7,971 | 7 | $4,319 |
| Kai Ramen Kai Ramen Dining, Inc | Los Angeles | May 2, 2021 | 5 violations repeat | $10,538 | 4 | $2,324 |
| Ruby's Diner EFE Ruby's Diner, LLC | Los Angeles | May 2, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Collective | Canoga Park | Apr 30, 2021 | 2 violations | $1,200 | 1 | 0 |
| Service All-Stars SERVICE ALL-STARS ENERGY INC. | Compton | Apr 28, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Covello Plastering Corp. | Calabasas | Apr 27, 2021 | 13 violations repeat | $36,171 | 12 | $7,191 |
| Lovisa Lovisa America, LLC | Arcadia | Apr 26, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nutrition As Therapy | Long Beach | Apr 25, 2021 | 7 violations repeat | $4,105 | 5 | $3,173 |
| SBS Services Group LLC Stratus Building Solutions Group | North Hollywood | Apr 25, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Event Special Effects Events Special Effects, Inc. | Monrovia | Apr 20, 2021 | 6 violations | $22,493 | 5 | 0 |
| CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS | Arcadia | Apr 19, 2021 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,379 |
| Farmer Boys Mars Management Company | Covina | Apr 16, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshalls Marshalls of California, LLC | Bell Gardens | Apr 14, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Potato Corner NKM Capital Group, LLC | Arcadia | Apr 13, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,728 |
| Tokyo Hamburg | Los Angeles | Apr 12, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clontarf Manor Inc. | Artesia | Apr 10, 2021 | 2 violations | $239 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Martinez Construction | Inglewood | Apr 9, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foot Action USA Foot Locker Retail, Inc. | Arcadia | Apr 8, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lift Enrichment | Culver City | Apr 7, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southeast Patrol Southeast Patrol - Sole Proprietorship | Downey | Apr 4, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Los Angeles County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Cartage Company | 1 | $3,573,075 | 1,416 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| Nestle USA | 2 | $2,877,139 | 3,672 | Dec 15, 2008 |
| Price Transfer | 1 | $1,993,974 | 925 | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Global Building Services, Inc. | 3 | $1,928,772 | 799 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Southwest Fuel Management, Inc. | 2 | $1,918,793 | 875 | Jul 16, 2018 |
| CLP Skill Trade Solution Inc. | 1 | $1,804,017 | 0 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| L&Y Food, Lotus Poultry, Moon Poultry, et al | 1 | $1,254,706 | 251 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| A & Z Trucking | 2 | $1,242,230 | 87 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Southern California Maids Service Inc | 1 | $1,214,354 | 343 | Dec 19, 2009 |
| Alan Berman Trucking | 3 | $1,190,755 | 97 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Meza Poultry | 1 | $1,172,494 | 115 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| So Ca Maid Svc & Carpet Cleaning, Inc. (Refer | 1 | $1,115,646 | 224 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| California Professional Engineering | 1 | $1,085,552 | 94 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Ocha Classic | 1 | $825,775 | 83 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Farmer's Insurance Company | 2 | $774,270 | 1,796 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| G 1 Towing | 1 | $764,863 | 44 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| Farmers Insurance | 2 | $763,218 | 466 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Gibraltar Home Health Services, LLC | 1 | $751,244 | 104 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| MiAngels Apparel | 1 | $724,604 | 472 | Jul 16, 2004 |
| CalPak Landscape | 1 | $710,573 | 170 | Dec 22, 2021 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | $529,669 | 250 |
| 2025 | 115 | 86 | $2,876,760 | 994 |
| 2024 | 206 | 153 | $5,655,769 | 1,704 |
| 2023 | 274 | 205 | $5,881,589 | 3,724 |
| 2022 | 230 | 183 | $5,018,055 | 1,850 |
| 2021 | 206 | 145 | $3,818,902 | 1,784 |
| 2020 | 269 | 197 | $5,072,796 | 2,248 |
| 2019 | 371 | 289 | $4,280,674 | 2,316 |
| 2018 | 440 | 373 | $7,890,440 | 4,118 |
| 2017 | 532 | 380 | $7,089,230 | 3,862 |
| 2016 | 449 | 372 | $8,320,226 | 4,353 |
| 2015 | 442 | 349 | $5,544,210 | 4,628 |
| 2014 | 556 | 457 | $7,075,444 | 4,888 |
| 2013 | 625 | 472 | $7,378,664 | 4,595 |
| 2012 | 856 | 591 | $8,022,540 | 6,683 |
| 2011 | 659 | 523 | $8,798,435 | 5,354 |
| 2010 | 503 | 392 | $7,728,844 | 7,431 |
| 2009 | 629 | 493 | $7,788,529 | 6,718 |
| 2008 | 674 | 504 | $10,004,060 | 12,293 |
| 2007 | 617 | 512 | $7,510,176 | 5,607 |
| 2006 | 628 | 504 | $7,437,441 | 6,182 |
| 2005 | 723 | 529 | $8,542,444 | 8,757 |
| 2004 | 438 | 346 | $5,816,385 | 6,013 |
Cities in Los Angeles County with cases
- Los Angeles5,161 cases, $51,112,998
- Glendale136 cases, $5,587,969
- Carson80 cases, $4,268,718
- South El Monte;233 cases, $4,232,377
- Gardena147 cases, $3,656,284
- Rowland Heights88 cases, $3,401,198
- El Monte90 cases, $3,321,259
- Compton100 cases, $3,262,405
- Van Nuys112 cases, $3,067,311
- Long Beach226 cases, $2,996,776
- Pasadena141 cases, $2,946,238
- Woodland Hills56 cases, $2,871,030
- Newhall26 cases, $2,725,871
- Hacienda Heights56 cases, $2,655,888
- Agoura Hills25 cases, $2,539,095
- Lancaster102 cases, $2,275,529
- Whittier81 cases, $2,154,308
- Northridge88 cases, $1,993,410
- Torrance148 cases, $1,947,963
- Monterey Park62 cases, $1,890,950
- Santa Fe Springs98 cases, $1,844,298
- North Hollywood113 cases, $1,655,839
- Cerritos54 cases, $1,522,154
- Sun Valley49 cases, $1,388,732
- Downey65 cases, $1,295,753
- La Puente110 cases, $1,222,135
- Sherman Oaks53 cases, $1,220,474
- Placentia44 cases, $1,167,533
- Pomona119 cases, $1,138,704
- Valencia62 cases, $1,106,004
- Palmdale61 cases, $926,119
- Beverly Hills65 cases, $906,482
- West Covina81 cases, $865,802
- Huntington Park56 cases, $821,462
- Vernon60 cases, $816,598
- Paramount43 cases, $760,117
- Baldwin Park65 cases, $743,116
- San Gabriel42 cases, $734,631
- Rosemead40 cases, $733,726
- Studio City25 cases, $715,925
Your rights in Los Angeles County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County 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.