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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.M. Sewing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2014 | 48 violations | $30,928 | 27 | 0 |
| Valley Plumbing & Rooter | Glendale | Jul 1, 2014 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brand & Label Brand & Label Collections, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicapan Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | 47 violations | $23,852 | 25 | 0 |
| Chefs Downtown 3 Chefs Downtown, Inc. | North Hollywood | Jun 30, 2014 | 22 violations | $13,643 | 21 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mana USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gatten Sushi USA, Inc. (West Covina) | Rowland Heights | Jun 29, 2014 | 38 violations repeat | $17,585 | 24 | $7,920 |
| IMAX Service Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2014 | 4 violations | $2,815 | 1 | 0 |
| HD Karaoke | Alhambra | Jun 27, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HD Karaoke | Rowland Heights | Jun 27, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crothall Crothall Healthcare, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 27, 2014 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $100 |
| HD Karaoke | Altadena | Jun 27, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reborn, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 26, 2014 | 18 violations repeat | $33,358 | 10 | $3,850 |
| Honey Punch, Inc. KLK Forte Industry, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 26, 2014 | 5 violations | $4,833 | 3 | 0 |
| The Crew Source | Burbank | Jun 26, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles LOMOD Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2014 | 21 violations | $7,796 | 20 | 0 |
| Main Group Toys | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2014 | 2 violations repeat | $10,960 | 2 | $770 |
| U.S. Postal Service United States Postal Service | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Postal Service United States Postal Service | Carson | Jun 15, 2014 | 2 violations | $207 | 1 | 0 |
| F & E Communications | Burbank | Jun 14, 2014 | 24 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport Seafood Chinese Restaurant | Rowland Heights | Jun 12, 2014 | 4 violations | $12,436 | 3 | 0 |
| AMR Staffing Associate Management Resources, Inc. | Bellflower | Jun 11, 2014 | 5 violations | $879 | 4 | 0 |
| Alta Vista Gardens, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 10, 2014 | 4 violations | $8,894 | 3 | 0 |
| County of Los Angeles, Probation Department | Downey | Jun 10, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Festival Fun Parks LLC (dba: Raging Waters Sa | San Dimas | Jun 10, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KYCH, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 21 violations | $24,349 | 10 | 0 |
| Sage Seventh Day, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 9 violations | $10,259 | 7 | 0 |
| Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 5 violations | $4 | 5 | 0 |
| My Story | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Office Interiors | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2014 | 14 violations | $2,351 | 8 | 0 |
| Golden International Travel | El Monte | Jun 8, 2014 | 3 violations | $1,090 | 1 | 0 |
| China Lites Restaurant | Valley Village | Jun 8, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intercon Security Inter-Con Security Systems , Inc | Pasadena | Jun 7, 2014 | 37 violations | $4,871 | 36 | 0 |
| All Air Conditioning Company | Palmdale | Jun 7, 2014 | 2 violations | $1,132 | 1 | 0 |
| California State University Northridge | Northridge | Jun 6, 2014 | 32 violations | $56,466 | 32 | 0 |
| Everyday International Group, LLC. | South El Monte | Jun 5, 2014 | 3 violations repeat | $3,118 | 1 | $308 |
| Commonwealth Royale Guest Home | Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shred It Shred It USA LLC | Santa Fe Springs | Jun 5, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roma Costumes, Inc. | Burbank | Jun 4, 2014 | 20 violations | $4,117 | 18 | 0 |
| The Factory Kitchen Factory Kitchen Partners, LLC. | Los Angeles | Jun 3, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorena Paneda | Burbank | Jun 2, 2014 | 5 violations | $1,613 | 2 | 0 |
| Standard Fashion USA | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bergelectric Corp. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2014 | 30 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monster Thai Monster Thai Cuisine No 2 | Northridge | May 31, 2014 | 13 violations | $10,963 | 11 | 0 |
| Monster Thai NO. Monster Thai Cuisine, LLC | Sherman Oaks | May 31, 2014 | 7 violations | $7,439 | 4 | 0 |
| A&B Sportswear | Los Angeles | May 30, 2014 | 14 violations | $3,776 | 13 | 0 |
| DK Landscape Designs | Encino | May 29, 2014 | 25 violations | $14,457 | 24 | 0 |
| DB Wine and Spirits | Diamond Bar | May 29, 2014 | 2 violations | $1,196 | 1 | 0 |
| Bob's Towing Safeway Towing, Inc. | Walnut | May 28, 2014 | 44 violations repeat | $19,134 | 43 | 0 |
| Spectrum Services Group | Los Angeles | May 28, 2014 | 1 violation | $1,239 | 1 | 0 |
| C&S Cleaning Services | Los Angeles | May 28, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Essentra Specialty Tapes | Santa Fe Springs | May 28, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis Manor | Claremont | May 27, 2014 | 8 violations | $19,952 | 7 | 0 |
| Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis Manor 5 | Claremont | May 27, 2014 | 6 violations | $11,107 | 5 | 0 |
| Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis Manor 4 | La Verne | May 27, 2014 | 24 violations | $7,379 | 8 | 0 |
| M3 Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 24, 2014 | 13 violations | $27,287 | 5 | 0 |
| Vallarta Supermarket | North Hollywood | May 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carls Junior Senior Classic Leasing LLC | Diamond Bar | May 23, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apple One Employment Services | Glendale | May 22, 2014 | 2 violations | $7,734 | 1 | 0 |
| Baja Fresh | Glendora | May 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workforce Solutions WFS LLC-Commerce | Los Angeles | May 20, 2014 | 6 violations | $2,187 | 5 | 0 |
| Workforce Solutions WFS LLC-Rancho Dominguez | Compton | May 20, 2014 | 8 violations | $2,174 | 7 | 0 |
| Workforce Solutions WFS LLC-Diamond Bar | Diamond Bar | May 20, 2014 | 3 violations | $435 | 2 | 0 |
| Marina Auto Body | Los Angeles | May 20, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Essentra Components | Santa Fe Springs | May 19, 2014 | 6 violations | $22,437 | 5 | 0 |
| Polysew, Inc. | El Monte | May 15, 2014 | 24 violations repeat | $31,036 | 21 | $3,927 |
| Mahli's Indian Cuisine | Lancaster | May 14, 2014 | 5 violations | $5,651 | 3 | 0 |
| Stater Brothers Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc. | West Covina | May 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Motel | Los Angeles | May 13, 2014 | 3 violations | $3,160 | 1 | 0 |
| LA Digital Graphics A & C Investment Partners, Inc. | Carson | May 12, 2014 | 23 violations | $25,217 | 22 | 0 |
| Taipei Fubon Bank Taipei Fubon Commercial Banking Co., LTD | Rowland Heights | May 11, 2014 | 23 violations | $21,360 | 21 | 0 |
| Rush Cutting Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Averland Construction, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 7, 2014 | 8 violations | $26,808 | 4 | 0 |
| Hawkeye Inc. | El Monte | May 7, 2014 | 3 violations | $4,832 | 1 | 0 |
| Miken Sales Inc Miken Clothing Company | Los Angeles | May 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olympic Shopping Center | Los Angeles | May 1, 2014 | 2 violations | $19,105 | 1 | 0 |
| Technical Expertise and MGMT in Communication | Santa Fe Springs | May 1, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $1,520 | 5 | 0 |
| COG Services | Los Angeles | May 1, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pleasantview Industries, Inc. | Santa Clarita | May 1, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashwood Washington LLC | Santa Monica | May 1, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. N. Tow. Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2014 | 40 violations | $59,630 | 39 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco Shadi Investment, LLC | La Mirada | Apr 30, 2014 | 10 violations | $26,807 | 9 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2014 | 21 violations | $22,092 | 20 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Torrance | Apr 30, 2014 | 23 violations | $16,326 | 22 | 0 |
| El Pollo Loco | Hacienda Heights | Apr 30, 2014 | 19 violations | $7,389 | 18 | 0 |
| International Paper Company | Compton | Apr 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corona Group Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 18 violations | $13,681 | 9 | 0 |
| Mon Ami Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vivace Design, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regal Medical Group | Northridge | Apr 28, 2014 | 52 violations | $189,848 | 51 | 0 |
| B-Sharp B-Sharp Collection Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger Garments or Stoosh | Montebello | Apr 27, 2014 | 46 violations | $93,769 | 44 | 0 |
| Persaya AA Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2014 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ottmill, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 25, 2014 | 1 violation | $1,056 | 1 | 0 |
| Zenobia The Zenobia, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2014 | 29 violations | $53,259 | 26 | 0 |
| Lovin Oven, LLC | Azusa | Apr 24, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Triple Check Cleaning Services | Covina | Apr 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ralphs Store The Ralph's Grocery Company | Pasadena | Apr 22, 2014 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Modern Style | Los Angeles | Apr 21, 2014 | 18 violations | $5,425 | 11 | 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.