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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV Finishing | Granada Hills | Apr 22, 2017 | 20 violations | $81,569 | 19 | 0 |
| Miami's Auto Detailing | San Pedro | Apr 22, 2017 | 15 violations | $26,200 | 14 | 0 |
| The Campbell Center | Glendale | Apr 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Floridita Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas Marine Prospect Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Non-Emergency Med. Transportation Inc. | Glendale | Apr 19, 2017 | 5 violations | $23,850 | 4 | 0 |
| Premier Pharmacy Services | Baldwin Park | Apr 19, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benevolence Health Centers Benevolence Industries Incorporated | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2017 | 3 violations | $477 | 1 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge | Glendale | Apr 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Kay Hospitality, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Life Clothing . Inc. and Emixus | Los Angeles | Apr 14, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turn Around Communications, Inc. | Covina | Apr 14, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devki Hospitality Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 13, 2017 | 8 violations | $7,885 | 8 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn | North Hollywood | Apr 13, 2017 | 1 violation | $37 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn Lexmi Hospitality LLC | Woodland Hills | Apr 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Inn & Suites | Hermosa Beach | Apr 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge | Pico Rivera | Apr 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodeway Inn Culver City Hospitality, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 12, 2017 | 2 violations | $8,074 | 2 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn | Los Angeles | Apr 12, 2017 | 17 violations repeat | $3,590 | 16 | $7,207 |
| Econo Lodge KOLA HOTEL ASSOCIATION LLC | Long Beach | Apr 11, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ana's Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javis Fashion-Miguel Acevedo Santiago | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 20 violations | $28,413 | 17 | 0 |
| Lunachi | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia Design, Maronie | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.A.D. Cookin Lakeisha Vashow Combs | Los Angeles | Apr 7, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabon Limo | Los Angeles | Apr 4, 2017 | 1 violation | $3,930 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn James & Frances of Pasadena Corporation | Pasadena | Apr 4, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working Towards a Better Future, Inc. | Long Beach | Apr 3, 2017 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $10,505 |
| C.P.S. Kotobuky-Ya Inc. | Torrance | Apr 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xamaze Tutoring Education Advantage, LLC | La Verne | Mar 31, 2017 | 5 violations | $833 | 4 | 0 |
| Chicken Maison Mediterranean Maison Inc. | Torrance | Mar 31, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Per Seption W & W Concept, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 30, 2017 | 18 violations | $37,283 | 17 | 0 |
| Underwater World Enterprises | Los Angeles | Mar 30, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,280 | 2 | 0 |
| JFR Trucking Inc | Paramount | Mar 30, 2017 | 34 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KTKK, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & I Pallets | Los Angeles | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy's Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 28, 2017 | 27 violations | $28,378 | 13 | 0 |
| Food Express Inc. | Maywood | Mar 28, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Los Angeles | Mar 27, 2017 | 3 violations | $176 | 1 | 0 |
| S. CA Laborers Training School & Appshp | Azusa | Mar 27, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Safety Patrol | La Puente | Mar 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domino's Pizza/Mar Pizza | Los Angeles | Mar 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JC Fits | Vernon | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soign | Los Angeles | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sew Forth | Duarte | Mar 26, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HopSkipDrive, Inc. HopSkip Drive, Inc. a Delware Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 23, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ropiablu, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2017 | 53 violations | $29,373 | 37 | 0 |
| Arcadia Sash and Door Inc. | Arcadia | Mar 22, 2017 | 12 violations | $23,220 | 11 | 0 |
| USPS United States Postal Service | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Bee, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.R.K Residential Group | Los Angeles | Mar 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tri-Marine Fish Co Tri Marine US Holdings, LLC | San Pedro | Mar 20, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2017 | 19 violations | $7,533 | 18 | 0 |
| MEBO Vacations Mebo Travel Group, Inc. | San Gabriel | Mar 17, 2017 | 6 violations | $6,654 | 5 | 0 |
| ASAP Rehab, Inc. | Altadena | Mar 17, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GuardNow | Hawthorne | Mar 15, 2017 | 99 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allan Company Cedarwood Young Company | Santa Monica | Mar 15, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daesung Mode | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2017 | 19 violations | $26,479 | 17 | 0 |
| SAGE Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2017 | 13 violations | $2,423 | 12 | 0 |
| SAS Services Group, Inc. (Honolulu) | El Segundo | Mar 13, 2017 | 365 violations | $19,550 | 364 | 0 |
| Village Auto Spa, Inc. | Gardena | Mar 10, 2017 | 9 violations | $10,358 | 8 | 0 |
| JLCC JLCC Construction Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Mar 10, 2017 | 7 violations | $9,296 | 6 | 0 |
| Soprano | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Immunalysis Corporation | Pomona | Mar 9, 2017 | 10 violations | $10,572 | 9 | 0 |
| Moose Limited | Chatsworth | Mar 8, 2017 | 25 violations | $22,814 | 25 | 0 |
| Cal TM, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2017 | 95 violations | $41,742 | 46 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allegiance Global Construction LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2017 | 46 violations | $117,426 | 23 | 0 |
| Central Travel and Tour Service, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2017 | 13 violations | $20,013 | 12 | 0 |
| The Gardens Casino | Hawaiian Gardens | Mar 4, 2017 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Oaks Car Wash | Altadena | Mar 3, 2017 | 3 violations | $774 | 2 | 0 |
| WWELS Inc. (dba Staffing Network) | Pomona | Mar 2, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delta Air Lines | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K&R Transportation Inc. | Wilmington | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Textile Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promises Promises Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GWC Technology Inc. | Baldwin Park | Feb 28, 2017 | 17 violations | $19,647 | 16 | 0 |
| Dash Radio | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raggs 2 Riches | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abada, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broken Halos, LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susy's Collection | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2017 | 12 violations | $35,306 | 10 | 0 |
| Imperial Health Care Center | La Mirada | Feb 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emerald Emerald Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koguma Youchien, Inc. | Lomita | Feb 25, 2017 | 11 violations | $88,908 | 3 | 0 |
| Front of Closet | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobs Burgers | La Puente | Feb 23, 2017 | 2 violations | $1,175 | 1 | 0 |
| SBA Recycling Sarkis V Bayamdzhyan | Los Angeles | Feb 22, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interactive Games & Creations Interactive Games and Creations, Inc. | Azusa | Feb 21, 2017 | 131 violations | $220,449 | 122 | 0 |
| Intiraymi Restaurant | Los Angeles | Feb 21, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Recycling | Los Angeles | Feb 17, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,386 | 1 | 0 |
| Banh Mi Che Cali (El Monte) | Alhambra | Feb 17, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Ellen | Los Angeles | Feb 16, 2017 | 7 violations | $2,906 | 5 | 0 |
| Sweet Pea | Los Angeles | Feb 16, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star Recycling | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2017 | 3 violations repeat | $11,331 | 2 | $1,374 |
| San Juan Recycling | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2017 | 5 violations | $7,613 | 4 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Fish Co. | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 violation | $6,339 | 1 | 0 |
| New One Stop Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 14, 2017 | 26 violations | $28,549 | 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.