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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Originals Inc. | Chatsworth | Dec 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SKC Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 23 violations | $15,113 | 21 | 0 |
| Paramount-Import J.J. Paramount International Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,363 | 2 | 0 |
| Fabiola | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Pak Clothing Corp | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sungji Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I.L.B., Inc. (dba): Playgirlz | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debora Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 41 violations | $97,658 | 39 | 0 |
| ES Printing, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Nov 30, 2004 | 22 violations | $23,433 | 21 | 0 |
| Blue Tattoo Bell Bottom Blues, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 14 violations | $9,913 | 13 | 0 |
| Euro Fabrics | Santa Fe Springs | Nov 30, 2004 | 14 violations | $4,792 | 13 | 0 |
| Natali Garota Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakalolo Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Candy Girl | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport Apparel Corporation | Compton | Nov 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosee USA | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubber Ducky Productions, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bona Kids, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Untie, Inc. Untie Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOPNOTCH TREE & LANDSCAPING | Tarzana | Nov 29, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Sewing 3A Sewing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neon Clothing | Los Angeles | Nov 28, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella Vista Retirement Home | Pasadena | Nov 27, 2004 | 33 violations | $13,756 | 33 | 0 |
| Han Wol Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 16 violations | $8,277 | 11 | 0 |
| Edgar Herrera Edgar Herrera Sewing | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 6 violations | $1,620 | 4 | 0 |
| Hi-Sense Collection | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C Quest, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheeky KPT Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Click, Inc. (Divalicious) | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ice Vanilla Sky Limit Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Needles Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| European Painting Saris European Paintind, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 23, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CME Metalforming R&R Stamping and Farslide Corp. | City Of Industry | Nov 23, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ChinaTrust Bank USA | City Of Industry | Nov 22, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Dept. of Health Services | Los Angeles | Nov 22, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Piano Movers | Lynwood | Nov 21, 2004 | 22 violations | $53,415 | 16 | 0 |
| Pacific American Fish Co. (PAFCO) | Vernon | Nov 20, 2004 | 1 violation | $1,248 | 1 | 0 |
| LA Trade Tech College | Los Angeles | Nov 20, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,196 | 1 | 0 |
| Ye Olde Kings Head | Santa Monica | Nov 18, 2004 | 38 violations repeat | $29,030 | 36 | $13,464 |
| Fantastic Burgers | Long Beach | Nov 18, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack in the Bo Jack In The Box, Inc. | La Puente | Nov 18, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apache Auto | Santa Fe Springs | Nov 17, 2004 | 17 violations | $20,495 | 16 | 0 |
| Envirotechno | Culver City | Nov 17, 2004 | 4 violations | $3,421 | 3 | 0 |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta Porter Ranch Ameci Pizza Inc. | Northridge | Nov 17, 2004 | 4 violations | $2,769 | 3 | 0 |
| Pizza Hut | La Verne | Nov 17, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farm Fresh Ranch Market | Pasadena | Nov 17, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JCC Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Nov 16, 2004 | 13 violations repeat | $10,091 | 7 | $1,309 |
| KC Accountancy Corp. | Walnut | Nov 16, 2004 | 7 violations | $6,904 | 7 | 0 |
| Dr. Daniel Boudaie, Dentist | North Hollywood | Nov 16, 2004 | 2 violations | $909 | 1 | 0 |
| Crossroads Auto Wash & Oasis | Santa Clarita | Nov 16, 2004 | 17 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dr. James D. Leo MD | Long Beach | Nov 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northgate Gonzalez Supermarket | Long Beach | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicewell Inc. | South El Monte | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unike Action | South El Monte | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seventy Two, Inc. | City Of Industry | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koral Industries | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | City Of Industry | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MM Fab Inc. | Compton | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meriken Apparel International Inc. | Baldwin Park | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waterfront Design Group LLC | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stony Apparel Corp. Great Escape Manufacturer Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tortas Ahogadas Las Originales | San Fernando | Nov 15, 2004 | 26 violations | $4,487 | 25 | 0 |
| Lloyd's Custom Cabinets | Harbor City | Nov 15, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,044 | 2 | 0 |
| Quizno's Classic Subs | Long Beach | Nov 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upward Bound Program | Long Beach | Nov 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Martinez Tree Service, Inc | Placentia | Nov 13, 2004 | 51 violations repeat | $36,501 | 50 | 0 |
| Round Table Exim Global Inc., dba | Claremont | Nov 11, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,320 |
| Leo's Auto Sales Leo's Auto Sales, Inc./Leo's Auto Repair | Los Angeles | Nov 10, 2004 | 3 violations | $11,379 | 1 | 0 |
| Rainbow Christian Preschool | Azusa | Nov 10, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPI | Cerritos | Nov 10, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strictly Fish | Lakewood | Nov 10, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken x610106 | Azusa | Nov 9, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds Indian Hill Management & Webb Family Enterpri | La Puente | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunwood Doors | Long Beach | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cold Stone Creamery | West Covina | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vallarta Supermarket | Baldwin Park | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakubo, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Pedro Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Me Super Mex Mexican Restaurants, Inc. | Long Beach | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $495 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Long Beach | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Long Beach | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurant | Lakewood | Nov 8, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $990 |
| Speed Way Car Wash and/or Blue Wave Car Wash | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2004 | 31 violations | $48,328 | 30 | 0 |
| Kitson | Beverly Hills | Nov 6, 2004 | 29 violations | $18,387 | 28 | 0 |
| Visiting Angels Rehfeld, Hernandes & Associates, Inc | Glendora | Nov 6, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshall Fabrics | Los Angeles | Nov 5, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Togo's Eatery | West Covina | Nov 5, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Remedy Remedy Intelligent Staffing Inc | City Of Industry | Nov 5, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spears Manufacturing, Inc. | Sylmar | Nov 4, 2004 | 33 violations | $173,978 | 32 | 0 |
| Wok and Roll Restaurant | Pasadena | Nov 4, 2004 | 10 violations | $22,581 | 9 | 0 |
| UCLA Sunset Recreation Center University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2004 | 1 violation | $70 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonalds L & B Foods, Inc. | Azusa | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Covina | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L & B Foods, Inc. | Glendora | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds | Baldwin Park | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Gate Car Wash | South Gate | Nov 4, 2004 | 19 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A J Wright Concord Buying Group Inc | La Puente | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards Theatre | West Covina | Nov 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Airways | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2004 | 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.