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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrancy | Vernon | Sep 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Colors Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 1, 2004 | 193 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Los Angeles | Sep 1, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPEC IRON | North Hollywood | Sep 1, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O'Linn Executive Security Service, Inc. | Agoura Hills | Aug 31, 2004 | 22 violations | $24,880 | 21 | 0 |
| Pampa Furniture (Beverly) | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2004 | 36 violations | $22,504 | 34 | 0 |
| Highland Manor | Lynwood | Aug 31, 2004 | 29 violations repeat | $22,028 | 29 | $10,846 |
| MGM Transformer Company | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2004 | 5 violations | $4,469 | 4 | 0 |
| Preventive Security of Southern California | Huntington Park | Aug 31, 2004 | 1 violation | $3,073 | 1 | 0 |
| We The People We The People Legal Document Service of Chats | Chatsworth | Aug 31, 2004 | 10 violations | $3,017 | 8 | 0 |
| Pampa Furniture (Beverly) | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2004 | 3 violations | $2,584 | 1 | 0 |
| Pampa Furniture (Beverly) | Sherman Oaks | Aug 31, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,869 | 1 | 0 |
| Pampa Furniture (Beverly) | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,557 | 1 | 0 |
| Dreamous Corporation U.S.A. | Torrance | Aug 31, 2004 | 4 violations | $698 | 4 | 0 |
| LA GOCCIA EXPRESS | Glendale | Aug 31, 2004 | 4 violations | $114 | 3 | 0 |
| Sunshine Manor | Sunland | Aug 30, 2004 | 20 violations | $6,775 | 19 | 0 |
| Inter Mountain Mortgage | Pomona | Aug 26, 2004 | 9 violations | $6,138 | 8 | 0 |
| SBC SBC Communications Inc. | Van Nuys | Aug 25, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arco Gas | Long Beach | Aug 24, 2004 | 16 violations | $8,349 | 15 | 0 |
| MB Landscaping Inc | Carson | Aug 21, 2004 | 15 violations | $36,870 | 14 | 0 |
| SIDEFFECTS OF CALIFORNIA | Glendale | Aug 20, 2004 | 6 violations | $5,177 | 6 | 0 |
| Cultural Resource Management | Pomona | Aug 18, 2004 | 2 violations | $844 | 1 | 0 |
| Kim Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Aug 16, 2004 | 12 violations | $10,000 | 7 | 0 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Phillips & Peterson | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2004 | 30 violations | $24,130 | 30 | 0 |
| S.T.I. MOTOR SPORTS | Culver City | Aug 14, 2004 | 12 violations | $10,791 | 10 | 0 |
| Steven Label Steven Label Corporation | Santa Fe Springs | Aug 13, 2004 | 10 violations | $9,533 | 9 | 0 |
| Griffin Partners, LLC Griffin Patners Management, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2004 | 1 violation | $2,399 | 1 | 0 |
| Tidal Wave (Formerly BC Mode) | South El Monte | Aug 12, 2004 | 2 violations | $101 | 1 | 0 |
| Kymsta Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golf Apparel Brands Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vertex China | Walnut | Aug 11, 2004 | 18 violations | $6,662 | 16 | 0 |
| QC-MAC Quality Control Management Assurance Corp. | Culver City | Aug 10, 2004 | 38 violations | $22,196 | 37 | 0 |
| Cliff's Towing Inc Cliff's Towing & Auto Repair Inc. | El Monte | Aug 9, 2004 | 12 violations | $3,723 | 12 | 0 |
| Safeway Security Safeway Security & Patrol Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2004 | 43 violations | $26,604 | 42 | 0 |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2004 | 1 violation | $486 | 1 | 0 |
| All American Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penske Motorcars | West Covina | Aug 3, 2004 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2004 | 9 violations | $3,230 | 8 | 0 |
| A & G Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melody Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randy Herndon Plumbing & Heating | Long Beach | Jul 31, 2004 | 5 violations | $11,532 | 4 | 0 |
| Ca-City Construction, Inc. | Paramount | Jul 30, 2004 | 3 violations | $8,000 | 2 | 0 |
| El Pescador | Bell Gardens | Jul 30, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Jul 30, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RGS LA Roofing Company | Whittier | Jul 29, 2004 | 47 violations | $47,241 | 46 | 0 |
| Brosec, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Jul 29, 2004 | 41 violations | $8,747 | 40 | 0 |
| Ragen Creations/Awesome Bounce | Van Nuys | Jul 28, 2004 | 5 violations | $2,298 | 5 | 0 |
| Creaciones Zuleika, Inc. | Altadena | Jul 28, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LAX-C | Los Angeles | Jul 25, 2004 | 34 violations | $87,620 | 30 | 0 |
| Gail Howell | Los Angeles | Jul 25, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prestige Parking | Los Angeles | Jul 24, 2004 | 16 violations | $21,200 | 16 | 0 |
| Samba Restaurant South Bay Restaurant Group | Redondo Beach | Jul 23, 2004 | 38 violations | $17,737 | 37 | 0 |
| Specialty Merchandise Corp. | Chatsworth | Jul 20, 2004 | 2 violations | $1,228 | 1 | 0 |
| Patina V | Hacienda Heights | Jul 19, 2004 | 50 violations | $120,000 | 49 | 0 |
| Classic Burger | Gardena | Jul 19, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MiAngels Apparel | Los Angeles | Jul 16, 2004 | 473 violations | $724,604 | 472 | 0 |
| Hollygrove Hollygrove Children and Family Services | Los Angeles | Jul 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sopho Corporation | Montebello | Jul 14, 2004 | 94 violations repeat | $36,180 | 93 | $5,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Pallet Co., Inc. | Chatsworth | Jul 14, 2004 | 13 violations | $22,044 | 12 | 0 |
| Proarm Security Patrol Services | Los Angeles | Jul 12, 2004 | 35 violations | $27,497 | 35 | 0 |
| R & L Trucking | Valencia | Jul 10, 2004 | 53 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultimate Image | Covina | Jul 7, 2004 | 2 violations | $46 | 1 | 0 |
| Jung Hoon Oh, CPA | Los Angeles | Jul 3, 2004 | 2 violations | $17,520 | 1 | 0 |
| Porteous Fastener Company | Carson | Jul 1, 2004 | 59 violations | $74,479 | 58 | 0 |
| Kim Bon Jun Signs | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2004 | 14 violations | $40,000 | 10 | 0 |
| Bravo Travel | Alhambra | Jun 30, 2004 | 14 violations | $38,292 | 13 | 0 |
| Santa Monica Dental Practice | Santa Monica | Jun 18, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homes 4 U Realty, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talesai | West Hollywood | Jun 10, 2004 | 8 violations | $11,351 | 6 | 0 |
| N.B.C. Seafood Restaurant | Monterey Park | Jun 9, 2004 | 21 violations | $9,071 | 20 | 0 |
| Alonso Medical Group | Sun Valley | Jun 9, 2004 | 9 violations | $1,472 | 8 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Inter-con Security Systems, Inc. | Pasadena | Jun 9, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocean Star Seafood Group, Inc. | Monterey Park | Jun 9, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Tuggle, ESQ Law Offices of James Henry Tuggle | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2004 | 7 violations | $5,304 | 6 | 0 |
| Miller Brewing Company | Baldwin Park | Jun 7, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Focus Focus 31, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 4, 2004 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Embassy Suites LAX - South | El Segundo | Jun 3, 2004 | 7 violations | $13,364 | 6 | 0 |
| Cousins Carpet Inc | Whittier | Jun 1, 2004 | 52 violations | $21,195 | 49 | 0 |
| Fresh Pak, LLC | Los Angeles | May 31, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monrovia Community Hospital | Monrovia | May 29, 2004 | 133 violations | $132,005 | 104 | 0 |
| Decore-Ative Specialties | Irwindale | May 29, 2004 | 2 violations | $7,135 | 1 | 0 |
| Advance Building Maintenance | Beverly Hills | May 28, 2004 | 109 violations | $97,541 | 108 | 0 |
| Airport Center Family Dental Office | Los Angeles | May 27, 2004 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TA Chen Int'l (CA) Corp. | Long Beach | May 25, 2004 | 43 violations | $35,737 | 41 | 0 |
| Fiesta Auto Insurance | Long Beach | May 24, 2004 | 26 violations | $6,194 | 24 | 0 |
| Callum Trucking Co. | Carson | May 20, 2004 | 15 violations | $30,640 | 14 | 0 |
| Burman's Furniture Store | North Hollywood | May 19, 2004 | 4 violations | $3,375 | 3 | 0 |
| New Panda Buffet | Los Angeles | May 15, 2004 | 15 violations | $35,472 | 13 | 0 |
| K Too | Los Angeles | May 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | May 14, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Ad Inc. | Compton | May 12, 2004 | 84 violations | $29,226 | 83 | 0 |
| Homelink National Pharmacy | Torrance | May 11, 2004 | 13 violations | $10,430 | 13 | 0 |
| Crystal Fashion | Santa Fe Springs | May 10, 2004 | 23 violations | $5,964 | 12 | 0 |
| Blue Parrot | Avalon | May 5, 2004 | 14 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. Basics | Los Angeles | May 3, 2004 | 8 violations | $4,860 | 7 | 0 |
| Fresh and Natural | Los Angeles | May 1, 2004 | 138 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Horizon Inc. Global Horizons Manpower Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2004 | 133 violations | $141,553 | 17 | $8,500 |
| Azalea Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2004 | 2 violations | $5,883 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleo Ans Production Corp. | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 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.