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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNK USA Jollassa, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 25, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nice Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 24, 2019 | 23 violations | $13,160 | 19 | 0 |
| Rock-It Foods, LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 24, 2019 | 3 violations | $1,834 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Bakor Investments Crenshaw LLC | Gardena | Mar 22, 2019 | 16 violations repeat | $2,653 | 15 | $4,795 |
| Airsharp, Inc. | Encino | Mar 20, 2019 | 24 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northrup Grumman Northrup Grumman Corporation | Palmdale | Mar 20, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Recyclers Tycoon Materials, Inc. | Pico Rivera | Mar 20, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2019 | 9 violations | $1,217 | 9 | 0 |
| Kobe Range Hoods | Arcadia | Mar 19, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promise U & I, Inc | Montebello | Mar 17, 2019 | 6 violations | $10,636 | 4 | 0 |
| Wing Stop Cali Wings, Inc. | Walnut | Mar 15, 2019 | 1 violation | $59 | 1 | 0 |
| MEEK & Lac Bleu | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KRBM Corp. | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wingstop Concepcion Holdings, Inc. & MC Wings, Inc. | Glendora | Mar 14, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E-Recycling of California | Paramount | Mar 14, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramirez Bias & Trim Marco Antonio Diego Ramirez | Los Angeles | Mar 12, 2019 | 4 violations | $1,234 | 1 | 0 |
| RAQ Industries | Huntington Park | Mar 11, 2019 | 104 violations | $102,222 | 58 | 0 |
| Wingstop WSONE- 55, Inc. | Van Nuys | Mar 11, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheraton Universal Hotel | Universal City | Mar 10, 2019 | 4 violations | $18,450 | 3 | 0 |
| Maurcio's Mexican Food & Pizza Mauricios Mexican Food and Pizza Corp. | Glendora | Mar 10, 2019 | 4 violations | $9,521 | 3 | 0 |
| JNA Apparel, Inc. JNA Apparel Unlimited, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eunina, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Euphoric Color, Inc. | Gardena | Mar 10, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T & R Construction Group (Los Angeles) | Van Nuys | Mar 9, 2019 | 4 violations | $9,077 | 3 | 0 |
| Wagner Lakeside Motel | San Dimas | Mar 8, 2019 | 1 violation | $136 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Azul Logistics, LLC | Norwalk | Mar 7, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Casita Catalina Hot Spots | Avalon | Mar 7, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock & Brews Restaurant | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pieology Pizzeria-Carson Southbay | Carson | Mar 7, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,620 |
| Final Touch Final Touch Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IXIA Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dickey's Alex K. Roth, Inc. | Gardena | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rumors Rumors Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABM / Air Serv | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc. | Long Beach | Mar 3, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WeKorea, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,492 | 1 | 0 |
| Art Station Construction | Venice | Mar 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Studio PS Development Company I, LLC | Burbank | Feb 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosemead Villa Pascasio Enterprises, Inc. | Rosemead | Feb 25, 2019 | 29 violations | $27,792 | 28 | 0 |
| El Molino Manor | Altadena | Feb 25, 2019 | 4 violations | $13,317 | 3 | 0 |
| Medversant Technologies | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2019 | 34 violations | $10,656 | 32 | 0 |
| Eberhard SMC | Van Nuys | Feb 23, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EcoSpot Recycling | Gardena | Feb 22, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A1 Electronic Recycling | Los Angeles | Feb 21, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pizza Studio | South Gate | Feb 21, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shannon's on Pine | Long Beach | Feb 19, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Base Hill, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Feb 18, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,384 | 1 | 0 |
| In Win Development (U.S.A) Inc. | Walnut | Feb 15, 2019 | 6 violations | $4,926 | 5 | 0 |
| Secure E-Waste Destruction | Long Beach | Feb 15, 2019 | 4 violations | $2,448 | 3 | 0 |
| North Hollywood Post Office | North Hollywood | Feb 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Waste Solutions | Gardena | Feb 14, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al's Towing Pavon Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJR Fashion | South El Monte | Feb 12, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yes We Can E-Waste | Gardena | Feb 12, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rivera Produce African & Caribbean Dist. | Los Angeles | Feb 11, 2019 | 8 violations | $14,461 | 7 | 0 |
| Tissuesco Tissuesco Industry Ltd. | Hacienda Heights | Feb 8, 2019 | 37 violations | $14,363 | 36 | 0 |
| SPS Data Communication SPS Data Communications, Inc. | San Dimas | Feb 8, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Furnishings, LLC | Compton | Feb 7, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plancha Tacos - Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | Feb 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pupuseria Reina Restaurant | Los Angeles | Feb 3, 2019 | 5 violations | $15,000 | 3 | 0 |
| Anytime Dumping | Torrance | Feb 1, 2019 | 22 violations | $150,239 | 4 | 0 |
| F/K/A SAPA Extruder, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jan 31, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Culver City | Jan 30, 2019 | 41 violations | $18,105 | 40 | 0 |
| Pleasantview Industries, Inc. | Santa Clarita | Jan 29, 2019 | 20 violations | $4,140 | 19 | 0 |
| As Is Fashion | Los Angeles | Jan 28, 2019 | 15 violations | $18,597 | 9 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Compton | Jan 28, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BFC Apparel | Los Angeles | Jan 28, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brookfield Care Center The Healthcare Center of Downey, LLC, | Downey | Jan 23, 2019 | 5 violations | $5,272 | 4 | 0 |
| Labanga DT Los Angeles, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WEIV Mens Town, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lux LA Lux Los Angeles, LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Choz Fashion | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 21 violations | $43,437 | 0 | 0 |
| En Creme | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOW, Inc. dba Neo Blue Jeans | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GK World, Inc. dba Sync Denim | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight Du Kim California, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haute Fo Haute Fox, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valentine K & J Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 22, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.A. Fashion | Los Angeles | Jan 20, 2019 | 28 violations | $30,752 | 14 | 0 |
| Pieology Pizzeria Cotti Foods Pizza California | Porter Ranch | Jan 20, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Protection Group Total Protection Group, Inc./ Randolph Jocson | Cerritos | Jan 16, 2019 | 21 violations | $61,762 | 20 | 0 |
| Star Denim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 16, 2019 | 27 violations | $24,200 | 0 | 0 |
| IHOP Mr. Stax, Inc. | Valencia | Jan 16, 2019 | 61 violations | $4,662 | 60 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | Jan 16, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I-Blue Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 15, 2019 | 3 violations | $594 | 1 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 15, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iris Moon | Los Angeles | Jan 15, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camellia Gardens Care Center | Pasadena | Jan 14, 2019 | 93 violations | $62,846 | 92 | 0 |
| J & K Apparel, Inc. Dba J & K Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2019 | 14 violations | $11,985 | 13 | 0 |
| MEEK & Lac Bleu | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mezzanine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vancrest Construction | Los Angeles | Jan 14, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| APK (Aid Postal Key Logistic) Aid Postal Key Logistic (Max Damon Service) | Hacienda Heights | Jan 11, 2019 | 3 violations | $3,713 | 1 | 0 |
| Lux LA Lux Los Angeles, LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 11, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VALLEY LIGHT INDUSTRIES | Baldwin Park | Jan 10, 2019 | 17 violations | $23,081 | 10 | 0 |
| Sysco Sysco Los Angeles, Inc. | Walnut | Jan 10, 2019 | 35,002 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thrives Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2019 | 22 violations | $34,401 | 14 | 0 |
| Cal Poultry Cal Poultry Vikon Inc. | Rosemead | Jan 7, 2019 | 3 violations repeat | $1,594 | 1 | $1,810 |
| Cindys Cleaning Services | Montebello | Jan 3, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain View Cottages-V | Diamond Bar | Jan 3, 2019 | 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.