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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Development West | Downey | Oct 23, 2017 | 72 violations | $108,480 | 47 | 0 |
| Outsource, LLC | El Segundo | Oct 22, 2017 | 8 violations | $3,258 | 7 | 0 |
| Ramada Inn Best Choice Investment Inc. | South El Monte | Oct 21, 2017 | 20 violations | $11,639 | 19 | 0 |
| Glen Park At Long Beach | Long Beach | Oct 21, 2017 | 25 violations | $1,971 | 24 | 0 |
| Eagle Eye Protection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 19, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajdhani Jabreshwar Inc. | Artesia | Oct 17, 2017 | 13 violations | $35,478 | 12 | 0 |
| Veteran United Transportation Alvin Cavalier dba Veteran United Transport. | Los Angeles | Oct 17, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams Family Home, Cairo | Placentia | Oct 15, 2017 | 4 violations | $16,379 | 2 | 0 |
| Adams Family Home, Shoshoni | Placentia | Oct 15, 2017 | 3 violations | $5,937 | 1 | 0 |
| JCCH, Inc New Kim Tar Restaurant | La Puente | Oct 13, 2017 | 7 violations | $9,692 | 6 | 0 |
| Natalee Thai Cuisine | Los Angeles | Oct 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop I, Inc. | West Covina | Oct 12, 2017 | 2 violations | $867 | 1 | 0 |
| Alice Fashion | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2017 | 58 violations | $41,626 | 33 | 0 |
| ABM Industry Groups, LLC | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2017 | 12 violations | $22,653 | 11 | 0 |
| Capital Eagle Security, Inc. | Woodland Hills | Oct 10, 2017 | 15 violations | $13,459 | 15 | 0 |
| Monterey Healthcare Monterey Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP | Rosemead | Oct 10, 2017 | 3 violations | $660 | 2 | 0 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | El Monte | Oct 10, 2017 | 3 violations | $537 | 2 | 0 |
| 43 STORY / LINE UP | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rumors RUMORS APPAREL, INC. | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Girl | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bicol Express Filipino Fast Food | Glendale | Oct 8, 2017 | 11 violations | $8,170 | 7 | 0 |
| Hot House Productions | Los Angeles | Oct 3, 2017 | 5 violations | $11,368 | 5 | 0 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 2, 2017 | 82 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delta Building Services, Inc. | Chatsworth | Oct 1, 2017 | 4 violations | $274 | 2 | 0 |
| Greenwood Hall | Los Angeles | Oct 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holly Services, Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Sep 30, 2017 | 9 violations repeat | $37,773 | 8 | $7,344 |
| California Steak & Fries (Culver City) | Culver City | Sep 30, 2017 | 4 violations | $32,541 | 3 | 0 |
| A Place for All Seasons | Woodland Hills | Sep 30, 2017 | 33 violations | $14,544 | 17 | 0 |
| Master Dog Training | Beverly Hills | Sep 30, 2017 | 22 violations | $12,135 | 10 | 0 |
| California Steak & Fries (Culver City) | Los Angeles | Sep 30, 2017 | 36 violations | $9,140 | 33 | $1,550 |
| A Place for All Seasons | Canoga Park | Sep 30, 2017 | 13 violations | $8,047 | 6 | 0 |
| A Place for All Seasons | Woodland Hills | Sep 30, 2017 | 8 violations | $4,987 | 3 | 0 |
| California Steak & Fries (Culver City) | Los Angeles | Sep 30, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,823 | 2 | 0 |
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | Pasadena | Sep 30, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fine Gold Manor Toluca Lake Management Corporation | North Hollywood | Sep 27, 2017 | 19 violations | $1,728 | 12 | 0 |
| Master Janitorial Maintenance (MJM) | Long Beach | Sep 27, 2017 | 1 violation | $1,280 | 1 | 0 |
| Nylon Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 23, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,743 | 2 | 0 |
| Norbert's Towing, Inc. Norberto T. Murillo & Maria M. Mora dba | West Covina | Sep 22, 2017 | 35 violations | $201,989 | 12 | 0 |
| Tonino's Place Pizzeria | Woodland Hills | Sep 22, 2017 | 7 violations | $7,055 | 1 | $3,800 |
| Flagship Group, LLC | Pasadena | Sep 22, 2017 | 12 violations | $2,342 | 11 | 0 |
| CSP LA Screen Printing | Los Angeles | Sep 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Katie's Soleil | South El Monte | Sep 20, 2017 | 4 violations | $140 | 3 | 0 |
| H.B. Redwood H. B. Redwood Moulding MFG . CO. | Pacoima | Sep 20, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inner Circle Foster Care INNER CIRCLE FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY, INC. | Palmdale | Sep 19, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramada (W Olympic Blvd)- Los Angeles Downtown | Los Angeles | Sep 18, 2017 | 20 violations | $18,744 | 19 | 0 |
| Magnolia Solar Magnolia Construction | Van Nuys | Sep 17, 2017 | 6 violations | $5,003 | 5 | 0 |
| One Stop Employment Services | Maywood | Sep 17, 2017 | 1 violation | $91 | 1 | 0 |
| Bob's Towing Safeway Towing Services, Inc. | La Puente | Sep 15, 2017 | 24 violations | $17,330 | 13 | 0 |
| Lyca Mobile | Los Angeles | Sep 15, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spring Living Inc | Walnut | Sep 15, 2017 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clare Wang Insurance Agency | Monrovia | Sep 14, 2017 | 3 violations | $6,348 | 1 | 0 |
| Popeye's Chicken | Glendale | Sep 14, 2017 | 1 violation | $22 | 1 | 0 |
| American Fortune Foods, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Sep 14, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super 8 Canoga Park | Canoga Park | Sep 13, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inn Long Beach City Center | Long Beach | Sep 12, 2017 | 1 violation | $5,605 | 1 | 0 |
| Health Net Health Net of California, Inc. | Woodland Hills | Sep 12, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jolly Burrito Ruiseco Enterprise, Inc. | San Pedro | Sep 10, 2017 | 16 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Bay Health & Staffing Golden Bay Health & Staffing Service, LLC | Torrance | Sep 9, 2017 | 2 violations | $17,167 | 1 | 0 |
| Foundation for Early Childhood Education | El Monte | Sep 9, 2017 | 4 violations | $1,751 | 1 | 0 |
| FPI Management | Santa Clarita | Sep 8, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Security, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Sep 7, 2017 | 2 violations | $202 | 1 | 0 |
| Ramada Tsay JBR, Inc. | Burbank | Sep 7, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Guard Security | Gardena | Sep 5, 2017 | 74 violations | $13,801 | 69 | 0 |
| Les Sisters Southern Kitchen & BBQ | Chatsworth | Sep 5, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Park Ventura Retirement | Woodland Hills | Sep 3, 2017 | 39 violations | $19,999 | 37 | 0 |
| Mazamany Restaurant Inc | Glendora | Sep 1, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saving Grace | West Covina | Aug 31, 2017 | 14 violations | $11,619 | 13 | 0 |
| Z & M Guest Home Glendora Enterprises, Inc. | Glendora | Aug 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pasa Alta Manor | Pasadena | Aug 30, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CNV.com, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 29, 2017 | 14 violations | $18,538 | 13 | 0 |
| Green Grass Landscaping | Los Angeles | Aug 28, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flores Landscaping | Los Angeles | Aug 25, 2017 | 21 violations | $113,924 | 18 | $3,100 |
| Fernandos Building Materials | Los Angeles | Aug 25, 2017 | 7 violations | $27,480 | 3 | 0 |
| Ralphs Supermarket Distribution Ctr-Compton | Compton | Aug 25, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,279 | 1 | 0 |
| Access Plus Warehouse & Logistics | Compton | Aug 25, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied Nationwide Security | Van Nuys | Aug 24, 2017 | 132 violations | $13,552 | 131 | 0 |
| Shield National Security | Chatsworth | Aug 24, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bellwood Auto Body | Bell Gardens | Aug 23, 2017 | 3 violations | $7,303 | 3 | 0 |
| Torrance Care Center West | Torrance | Aug 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ay Papa Que Rico | Pacoima | Aug 18, 2017 | 12 violations | $24,705 | 9 | 0 |
| Ay Pa Pa, Mambi Management, Inc. dba | Van Nuys | Aug 18, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,150 | 1 | 0 |
| Centinela Assisted Living Centinela Assisted Living Management, LLC | Inglewood | Aug 18, 2017 | 3 violations | $23 | 1 | 0 |
| Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders | Santa Monica | Aug 17, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,508 | 1 | 0 |
| Denim System Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2017 | 46 violations | $6,708 | 31 | 0 |
| Rodeo Food Distribution Inc. | Sun Valley | Aug 11, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ZUMA HOUSING, LLC | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cozy Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2017 | 9 violations | $22,052 | 0 | 0 |
| MSK Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion & People, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuji Food Products, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Aug 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank and Adam Apparel LLC | La Puente | Aug 4, 2017 | 6 violations | $7,085 | 5 | 0 |
| Nina Piu, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2017 | 3 violations | $88 | 1 | 0 |
| A Z Language Solutions | Van Nuys | Aug 4, 2017 | 1 violation | $22 | 1 | 0 |
| Medinas Protective Services | Downey | Aug 3, 2017 | 36 violations | $168,299 | 36 | 0 |
| Namina, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | 51 violations | $69,629 | 0 | 0 |
| Win Win Apparel | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | 3 violations | $622 | 1 | 0 |
| My House | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | 4 violations | $574 | 3 | 0 |
| Flamingo Urban Flamingo Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano SSC Aparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jireh Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2017 | 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.