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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Truck Rental | Los Angeles | Jan 11, 2014 | 2 violations | $245 | 1 | 0 |
| Red Robin Gourment Burgers | San Dimas | Jan 9, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angelina Home & Care I | Covina | Jan 9, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Millibon Polymond DK, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2014 | 5 violations | $2,769 | 3 | 0 |
| Island Pacific Supermarket | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Napoli | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Candy Rose | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Pan Market | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catherine's Home Inc. | Bellflower | Jan 7, 2014 | 23 violations | $71,050 | 11 | 0 |
| Cohesion Freight (USA) Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Jan 7, 2014 | 3 violations | $4,364 | 2 | 0 |
| Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. | Wilmington | Jan 7, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vibe Sportswear | Los Angeles | Jan 7, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A-1 Courier It's All Good Enterprise Inc. | Santa Monica | Jan 6, 2014 | 4 violations | $524 | 3 | 0 |
| German Kitchen (Currywurst) | Los Angeles | Jan 5, 2014 | 16 violations | $18,040 | 7 | 0 |
| Cato's Quality Care Facility | Carson | Jan 5, 2014 | 6 violations repeat | $17,976 | 4 | $1,232 |
| CATO Adult Residential Facility | Los Angeles | Jan 5, 2014 | 7 violations repeat | $13,791 | 5 | $1,540 |
| Base II Construction | Los Angeles | Jan 3, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USPS | Santa Clarita | Jan 3, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bambooze Sushi & Brew House | Whittier | Jan 1, 2014 | 2 violations | $737 | 1 | 0 |
| Airport Valet, Parkplace at LAX, The Park at | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2013 | 68 violations | $84,359 | 67 | 0 |
| Event Guard Services Event Guard Services of Louisiana | Duarte | Dec 31, 2013 | 122 violations | $17,594 | 61 | 0 |
| ALL ACTION SECURITY, INC. All Action Security Consulting Group, Inc. | Woodland Hills | Dec 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FedEx Express Federal Express Corporation | Marina Del Rey | Dec 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erickson Towing | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Sanjiang Bio-Fountain, Inc. | Walnut | Dec 29, 2013 | 8 violations | $17,194 | 7 | 0 |
| Hollywood Production Security, Inc. | Canoga Park | Dec 29, 2013 | 6 violations | $186 | 5 | 0 |
| Sea Breeze Landscaping & Apt Maintenance Co. | Los Angeles | Dec 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stitches N Prints | Gardena | Dec 26, 2013 | 14 violations | $10,849 | 12 | 0 |
| Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles | South Gate | Dec 22, 2013 | 34 violations | $27,098 | 26 | 0 |
| Career Colleges of America - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2013 | 12 violations | $9,815 | 11 | 0 |
| KLM Trucking, LLC | Beverly Hills | Dec 20, 2013 | 2 violations | $508 | 1 | 0 |
| Tip y Toes | Los Angeles | Dec 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penny and Peggy 24HR Child Care Penny & Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Child Care, Inc. | North Hills | Dec 17, 2013 | 19 violations | $12,000 | 17 | 0 |
| United Carrier Towing Service | Los Angeles | Dec 17, 2013 | 7 violations | $3,055 | 6 | 0 |
| Noho Halal Meat & Grocery | North Hollywood | Dec 17, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karabagh Meat Market | Van Nuys | Dec 16, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.M.B. Trucking | Lancaster | Dec 15, 2013 | 6 violations | $8,765 | 4 | 0 |
| Red Line Courier Service | Mission Hills | Dec 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel's Tree Services | Los Angeles | Dec 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YSL Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2013 | 55 violations | $72,307 | 27 | 0 |
| Crush A & G Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON Urban Love, Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milkyway Milkyway Jeans, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Touching Lives Touching Lives Residential Care, Inc. | Pasadena | Dec 5, 2013 | 59 violations | $159,240 | 34 | 0 |
| Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa Restaurant | Rosemead | Dec 5, 2013 | 3 violations | $14,139 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunland Produce | Sun Valley | Dec 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Well and Fit Adult Day Heatlh Care | Diamond Bar | Dec 2, 2013 | 36 violations repeat | $37,937 | 31 | 0 |
| At Home Delivery Services | Sun Valley | Dec 1, 2013 | 6 violations | $5,488 | 5 | 0 |
| Lako Express | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo's Gardening & Landscaping Service | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earlez Grille The Legal Name is Unknown | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre | San Gabriel | Nov 26, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweetley Nails Rainbow Business Research, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 25, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Los Angeles | Nov 24, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,115 | 1 | 0 |
| Hollywood Independent Garage | Los Angeles | Nov 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NABCO North American Breaker Co., Inc. | Burbank | Nov 22, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodexo | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2013 | 1 violation | $6,153 | 1 | 0 |
| Tip Top Furniture, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2013 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wang Yung Cheng dba Top Ten Motel | South El Monte | Nov 17, 2013 | 6 violations | $10,764 | 4 | 0 |
| Lancer Motel Management Corporation | Pico Rivera | Nov 17, 2013 | 6 violations | $10,675 | 5 | 0 |
| Del Mar Motel Management Corporation | Rosemead | Nov 17, 2013 | 9 violations | $6,932 | 7 | 0 |
| Peters El Loco | West Covina | Nov 16, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Mik Corporation | Rowland Heights | Nov 15, 2013 | 43 violations | $70,692 | 26 | 0 |
| Tierra Management, Inc.. | Pomona | Nov 15, 2013 | 7 violations repeat | $12,419 | 6 | $2,244 |
| Varnish Nail Bar | Burbank | Nov 15, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenshin Management | Whittier | Nov 14, 2013 | 38 violations | $50,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Nevin Couture, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 66 violations repeat | $60,703 | 34 | $12,716 |
| Rudy's Fleet Service | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 2 violations repeat | $1,834 | 1 | $308 |
| Promise U, Inc., dba: Promise Me | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Socal Sewing | Sun Valley | Nov 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Valet Parking, Inc. | Culver City | Nov 13, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The 7 Grace, Inc., dba: Emma's Closet | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Bee, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. International Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Label, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urban Mix, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gil International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Granada Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella D, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Achievement Matters Inc | Woodland Hills | Nov 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hygiene Nail Spa | Los Angeles | Nov 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & C California C & C California a div. of Perry Ellis Int'l | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seafood City Supermarket Fortune Capital Corporation & Sub | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bombay Spiceland | Northridge | Nov 7, 2013 | 3 violations | $865 | 2 | 0 |
| El Rancho Market | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royalwood Care Center LLC | Torrance | Nov 6, 2013 | 35 violations | $9,057 | 34 | 0 |
| City Insurance Services | Los Angeles | Nov 5, 2013 | 12 violations | $2,699 | 11 | 0 |
| Universal Molding Universal Molding Extrusion Company | Downey | Nov 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auto Repair Specialist | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2013 | 3 violations | $2,179 | 2 | 0 |
| Urban Love Inc. (DBA: ICON) | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vivace Design, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milkyway Jeans, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doongle Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2013 | 82 violations | $43,680 | 42 | 0 |
| BaronHR/ Royal Dining | Chatsworth | Nov 1, 2013 | 247 violations | $45,816 | 123 | 0 |
| Noble U Y & K Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 1, 2013 | 17 violations | $13,813 | 14 | 0 |
| AAA Property Services AAA Electrical & Communications, Inc. | Valencia | Oct 31, 2013 | 8 violations | $13,072 | 7 | 0 |
| Unknown garment | South El Monte | Oct 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marina Auto Body Williamson Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 31, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Hilton & Associatges Inc | San Dimas | Oct 30, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GM Sager Construction Co., Inc. | Pomona | Oct 29, 2013 | 27 violations | $146,093 | 26 | 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.