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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.S. Kims Korean Noodle BQ | Canoga Park | Jan 29, 2005 | 2 violations | $911 | 1 | 0 |
| Built Rite Roofing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 28, 2005 | 9 violations | $3,160 | 8 | 0 |
| Green Village Restaurant | San Gabriel | Jan 27, 2005 | 18 violations | $10,539 | 11 | 0 |
| Ta Ho SR Investment, Inc. | San Gabriel | Jan 27, 2005 | 10 violations | $7,240 | 6 | 0 |
| Ta Ho Deli SR Investment, Inc. | Alhambra | Jan 27, 2005 | 11 violations | $6,323 | 6 | 0 |
| Precision Powdered Metal Parts, Inc. | Pomona | Jan 27, 2005 | 7 violations | $669 | 7 | 0 |
| D&R Flooring | Valencia | Jan 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spirit Brands/Zoo Piks | Los Angeles | Jan 24, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FE Fashion | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beef Noodle King | Monterey Park | Jan 21, 2005 | 5 violations | $25,153 | 2 | 0 |
| Southern & Northern Deli | Monterey Park | Jan 21, 2005 | 20 violations | $11,511 | 12 | 0 |
| Tuan Wuan Shabu Shabu | San Gabriel | Jan 21, 2005 | 5 violations | $1,669 | 3 | 0 |
| PJ's Top Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 21, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boston Market Boston Market Corporation | Los Angeles | Jan 20, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Ceasar Pizza Little Ceasar's Enterprises, Inc | Covina | Jan 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario's Peruvian Seafood Restaurant, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2005 | 30 violations | $62,438 | 28 | 0 |
| Java Bru | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Church's Chicken Best American Hospitality, Inc. | Long Beach | Jan 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West LA Music, Inc | Los Angeles | Jan 13, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds Indian Hills Management, Inc | Baldwin Park | Jan 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Border Grill-Santa Monica Border Grill--Santa Monica, A Cal. LP | Santa Monica | Jan 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | Los Angeles | Jan 11, 2005 | 5 violations | $9,588 | 4 | 0 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | Sherman Oaks | Jan 11, 2005 | 6 violations | $7,915 | 5 | 0 |
| The Maytag Store (Northridge) | Northridge | Jan 11, 2005 | 3 violations | $4,707 | 2 | 0 |
| Best Maytag Home Appliance Center | Sherman Oaks | Jan 11, 2005 | 3 violations | $3,553 | 2 | 0 |
| Best Maytag (Sherman Oaks) | Panorama City | Jan 11, 2005 | 2 violations | $3,461 | 1 | 0 |
| Alen' Fabric | Los Angeles | Jan 11, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp staffing, Inc. | Pomona | Jan 10, 2005 | 2 violations | $373 | 1 | 0 |
| B-Z Disposal Services, Inc. | Long Beach | Jan 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dependable Care Transportation, Inc | Los Angeles | Jan 5, 2005 | 8 violations | $7,591 | 7 | 0 |
| TLC Woodworks | Canyon Country | Jan 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Label Lane International | Los Angeles | Jan 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Works Management | Long Beach | Jan 3, 2005 | 33 violations | $1,591 | 33 | 0 |
| Creative Communications Creative Communication Technologies, Inc. | Azusa | Dec 31, 2004 | 168 violations | $131,011 | 167 | 0 |
| Jenessee Center, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2004 | 7 violations | $28,410 | 1 | $7,000 |
| Prime Time Shuttle | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2004 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Outsource Partners International | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSINFOTEK INC. | Norwalk | Dec 28, 2004 | 2 violations | $4,144 | 1 | 0 |
| National Veterans Foundation | Los Angeles | Dec 27, 2004 | 9 violations | $58,263 | 1 | $7,000 |
| Itaska Hightower | Lancaster | Dec 24, 2004 | 2 violations | $2,500 | 0 | 0 |
| National Material Supply, Inc. | Van Nuys | Dec 23, 2004 | 24 violations | $21,476 | 23 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Original Party Pantry | Long Beach | Dec 21, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Hollywood Ice Company | North Hollywood | Dec 20, 2004 | 22 violations | $13,028 | 21 | 0 |
| Pacific Century Custom Serv. | Los Angeles | Dec 20, 2004 | 5 violations | $8,331 | 4 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | Dec 20, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvel Sweater Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 18, 2004 | 5 violations | $5,623 | 2 | 0 |
| Interi | Los Angeles | Dec 18, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vino Temp Vino Temp International Corporation | Compton | Dec 17, 2004 | 14 violations | $933 | 14 | 0 |
| Typhoon Restaurant / The Hump Restaurant | Santa Monica | Dec 16, 2004 | 55 violations | $62,843 | 54 | 0 |
| C & C Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2004 | 6 violations | $13,693 | 4 | 0 |
| Barajas & Torres Barajas and Torres, Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2004 | 7 violations | $6,703 | 6 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PASA ALTA MANOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES | Pasadena | Dec 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Debut | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock Building Supply | Palmdale | Dec 15, 2004 | 210 violations | $63,140 | 208 | 0 |
| The Regency Club | Los Angeles | Dec 15, 2004 | 5 violations | $9,232 | 5 | 0 |
| Olive Apparel, Inc. | Glendale | Dec 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children Company | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Two W Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top Painting KM2 Mgt | Sherman Oaks | Dec 10, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W & S Fashion | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2004 | 11 violations | $10,968 | 7 | 0 |
| Robertson Car Wash | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2004 | 5 violations | $2,980 | 2 | 0 |
| O' La La Corporation | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadow GK Clothings, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prime Post Production, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 8, 2004 | 21 violations | $8,966 | 20 | 0 |
| The Spanish Kitchen El Dorado Restaurant Mgmt Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 8, 2004 | 29 violations | $3,972 | 28 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 7, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Styl-N Construction | Chatsworth | Dec 7, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Save-On Insurance Services | Los Angeles | Dec 7, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Private Security, Inc. | Tarzana | Dec 6, 2004 | 90 violations | $62,194 | 87 | 0 |
| Tu Shih, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 6, 2004 | 7 violations | $48,027 | 3 | 0 |
| Wuan Huan Restaurant | San Gabriel | Dec 6, 2004 | 18 violations | $26,100 | 9 | 0 |
| Fox Hills Auto Center | Inglewood | Dec 6, 2004 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FPT, LLC. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2004 | 96 violations | $40,000 | 61 | 0 |
| E-Goo Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2004 | 18 violations | $5,096 | 9 | 0 |
| Steps Apparel Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overhill Farms | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of the Blue, Inc. (KOR Casefile) | Vernon | Dec 3, 2004 | 167 violations | $180,971 | 167 | 0 |
| Mustang Motels, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2004 | 16 violations repeat | $65,957 | 15 | $5,610 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Claremont | Dec 3, 2004 | 55 violations | $40,041 | 55 | 0 |
| Mely Fashion | South El Monte | Dec 3, 2004 | 15 violations | $8,000 | 7 | 0 |
| Blue Cult USA | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Pen Blue Cult USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of the Blue, Inc. (KOR Casefile) | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Land Market Colima International Foods, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Dec 3, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Snooty Fox, Incorporated | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rent 4 Less Car Rental | Covina | Dec 2, 2004 | 18 violations | $23,773 | 15 | 0 |
| T's Girls | Carson | Dec 2, 2004 | 47 violations | $4,293 | 46 | 0 |
| To Me Collection, Inc. | Paramount | Dec 2, 2004 | 15 violations | $3,022 | 12 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Cop, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Two | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jade Apparel | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moa Moa, Inc. | Compton | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selectra Industries Corp. | Vernon | Dec 2, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Kiss, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrapper Just For Wraps Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barbara Lesser Fibers | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 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.