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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L V Fashions Guadalupe Vazquez DBA LV Fashions | Los Angeles | Apr 21, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fei Yan Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 21, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanmaum, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 71 violations repeat | $80,664 | 43 | $20,103 |
| Henin Services Limited | Beverly Hills | Apr 20, 2016 | 6 violations | $74,285 | 3 | 0 |
| Twelve Apps, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 73 violations | $71,469 | 70 | 0 |
| Clover Mode, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 11 violations | $2,100 | 9 | 0 |
| Palm T Garment Inc | South El Monte | Apr 20, 2016 | 21 violations | $1,420 | 20 | 0 |
| Yaretzi's Fashion | South El Monte | Apr 20, 2016 | 4 violations | $1,085 | 2 | 0 |
| Rmen Maternite Design Corp. | Glendale | Apr 20, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nanilla's Fashions | Sun Valley | Apr 20, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Plus D & J Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love In Bereshith, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Blush Blue Blush Clothing, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knitology, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 19, 2016 | 53 violations | $40,894 | 39 | 0 |
| ARI MODE, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 60 violations | $32,026 | 38 | 0 |
| JW Fashion Co Inc | Rosemead | Apr 19, 2016 | 14 violations | $19,584 | 6 | 0 |
| Idesign Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 19, 2016 | 20 violations | $18,204 | 18 | 0 |
| UNITED KT GROUP, INC. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 20 violations | $8,406 | 13 | 0 |
| Solido by Sis dba Line-up | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Better Be Rodem Enterprise, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moa Collection | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hia M. Truong dba: LD Fashion | South El Monte | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSC Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Boston & Associates, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot and Delicious, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Si Avance, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHLT | Rosemead | Apr 18, 2016 | 15 violations | $23,804 | 9 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 11 violations | $3,605 | 9 | 0 |
| Prosperity Style, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sole Mio Vicmojess Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calla Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FSI-Fort Lauderdale F.S.I. - Fort Lauderdale, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AMJ Dresses | Walnut | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SYZE | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Falcon Blue Falcon Seven Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goldenvida, Inc. dba Everly, Everly Clothing | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lyly Design, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J Brand | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian and Yen Reis | Los Angeles | Apr 17, 2016 | 2 violations | $9,389 | 1 | 0 |
| G. FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | Apr 17, 2016 | 3 violations | $923 | 2 | 0 |
| Prime A | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 21 violations repeat | $49,972 | 20 | $9,927 |
| P&D | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 25 violations repeat | $35,092 | 23 | $11,024 |
| Sanghyun Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 20 violations | $20,926 | 15 | 0 |
| CRYSTAL SPORTWEAR, INC. | Long Beach | Apr 16, 2016 | 12 violations | $6,467 | 5 | 0 |
| MINX APPAREL, INC. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 4 violations | $327 | 2 | 0 |
| Serenade aka MDS | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everly Clothing | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JC Fits | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In-Style Boulevard Style, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Touch Final Touch Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Rouge Marcio Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carla Fashions | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Jeans | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JK International Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Green | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motive Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avalon Apparel Group, LLC | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Privy, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CB Pacific Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peach Puff ByJoy Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun USA Enterprise | Walnut | Apr 15, 2016 | 2 violations | $718 | 1 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Apr 15, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Apparel, Inc. | El Monte | Apr 15, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Family Serior Care First Family Healthcare Serv. Registered Nurs | Reseda | Apr 7, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States Post Office | Los Angeles | Apr 6, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ena Fashion | Los Angeles | Apr 2, 2016 | 16 violations | $14,289 | 13 | 0 |
| V Protection Services | Glendale | Mar 31, 2016 | 15 violations | $4,826 | 3 | 0 |
| Abraham Fabric | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2016 | 2 violations | $392 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill BKE Enterprises, Inc. | Glendale | Mar 30, 2016 | 3 violations | $1,074 | 2 | $1,550 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | La Mirada | Mar 30, 2016 | 1 violation | $125 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Long Beach | Mar 30, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falak Hookah Lounge (Umar Sohrab) | Whittier | Mar 30, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris & Carol Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 29, 2016 | 15 violations | $1,217 | 13 | 0 |
| Happy Nails and Spa | Palmdale | Mar 29, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Coproration | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 28, 2016 | 1 violation | $32 | 1 | 0 |
| West Kei Tua Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 28, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaede Industry Inc | South El Monte | Mar 27, 2016 | 21 violations | $6,586 | 13 | 0 |
| Atria Rancho Park Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. | San Dimas | Mar 25, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHEE FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | Mar 24, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Department of Mental Health | Los Angeles | Mar 24, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claremont Manor Care Center Front Porch Communities Operating Group, LLC | Claremont | Mar 23, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill WaBa Grill Franchise Corporation | La Puente | Mar 22, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | El Monte | Mar 21, 2016 | 3 violations | $731 | 3 | 0 |
| Holy Family Hospice | Covina | Mar 18, 2016 | 2 violations | $495 | 1 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2016 | 4 violations | $839 | 4 | 0 |
| Family Choice Senior Care | Cerritos | Mar 16, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Educational Resource Development Trust | Santa Monica | Mar 15, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anna Rebekah's Villa, Inc. | West Covina | Mar 15, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill Yehah Corporation | Walnut | Mar 14, 2016 | 9 violations repeat | $40,373 | 8 | $8,800 |
| Waba grill Jabez OK Corporation | Covina | Mar 14, 2016 | 14 violations repeat | $22,632 | 13 | $15,888 |
| Waba grill | Claremont | Mar 14, 2016 | 13 violations repeat | $21,793 | 12 | $13,994 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | La Puente | Mar 14, 2016 | 6 violations | $1,446 | 6 | 0 |
| Waba grill Waba Grill Franchise Corporation | Rowland Heights | Mar 14, 2016 | 1 violation | $281 | 1 | 0 |
| Orthopaedic Medical Group Orthopaedic Medical & Atheletic Rehab Center | West Covina | Mar 11, 2016 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SCV Fleet Management | Canyon Country | Mar 10, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juvo, Inc. | La Mirada | Mar 7, 2016 | 6 violations | $13,946 | 5 | 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.