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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. (MDCI) | Irwindale | Mar 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pho 87 Vietnamese Restaurant | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2013 | 20 violations | $20,168 | 14 | 0 |
| Castle II | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baan Thai | Panorama City | Mar 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wong's Kitchen | Pacoima | Mar 6, 2013 | 8 violations | $5,925 | 7 | 0 |
| Hokkaido Seafood Buffet | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2013 | 11 violations repeat | $2,408 | 8 | $1,760 |
| US Postal Service | Bell | Mar 6, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meshuga 4 Sushi | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Won Kok Restaurant | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yen Sushi & Sake Bar Suzomo Japanese Restaurant, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2013 | 7 violations | $13,141 | 6 | 0 |
| Tatsu Ramen | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2013 | 11 violations | $954 | 10 | 0 |
| Fiesta Auto Insurance El Monte Franchisee | El Monte | Mar 5, 2013 | 3 violations | $660 | 2 | 0 |
| Centre Pointe Resources, Inc. | Santa Clarita | Mar 5, 2013 | 3 violations | $508 | 1 | 0 |
| Sushi E | Canoga Park | Mar 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tang Thai-China Inc. | Valley Village | Mar 5, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vegas Seafood Buffet Vegas Buffet (Hollywood), Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2013 | 15 violations | $21,212 | 15 | 0 |
| Mandarin Garden Restaurant | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2013 | 4 violations | $13,386 | 3 | 0 |
| Bibigo CJ Bakery, Inc. | Beverly Hills | Mar 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABC Chinese & Japanese Food | Glendale | Mar 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai-Ya | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarin Thai Cusine | North Hollywood | Mar 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bikram Yoga of Covina | Covina | Mar 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulan Thai | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathys Law Group | Woodland Hills | Mar 2, 2013 | 60 violations | $55,739 | 38 | 0 |
| M & R Apparel, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco Mechanical | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2013 | 44 violations | $39,545 | 22 | 0 |
| Link Paratransit Corporation | Inglewood | Feb 26, 2013 | 13 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvista Ranch Market | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2013 | 3 violations | $7,743 | 2 | 0 |
| Milkyway Jeans, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 24, 2013 | 11 violations | $20,376 | 7 | 0 |
| CLIMB, INC. ARF | San Gabriel | Feb 24, 2013 | 4 violations | $15,835 | 3 | 0 |
| Rebar Engineering | Santa Fe Springs | Feb 24, 2013 | 30 violations | $13,067 | 16 | 0 |
| Cornerstone Masonry | Sun Valley | Feb 24, 2013 | 6 violations | $2,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Morrison Residential Morrison Residential Services Inc. | Rowland Heights | Feb 23, 2013 | 13 violations | $618 | 13 | 0 |
| Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | La Canada Flintridge | Feb 22, 2013 | 22 violations | $3,752 | 21 | 0 |
| California Arborist California Arborist Complete Tree Care Inc. | Whittier | Feb 22, 2013 | 49 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willow Tree Vihara Group, Inc. | Compton | Feb 21, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G & C Equipment Corporation | Gardena | Feb 21, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toes On the Nose | Chatsworth | Feb 20, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernard Builders | San Fernando | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The McGregor Company | Beverly Hills | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Triangle Enterprises | Sun Valley | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. | Long Beach | Feb 20, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CBMI Cal Building & Maintenance Industries | Hawthorne | Feb 20, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Choices R Us, Inc. | Downey | Feb 19, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonestar Construction, Inc. | San Dimas | Feb 17, 2013 | 29 violations | $34,766 | 15 | 0 |
| PG LA Sportswear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 17, 2013 | 4 violations | $245 | 2 | 0 |
| JM Staffing JM Staffing and Temporary Services | San Dimas | Feb 16, 2013 | 1 violation | $7,352 | 1 | 0 |
| Supermercado Brasil-Brazilian | Culver City | Feb 16, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve's Deli | Pacific Palisades | Feb 15, 2013 | 24 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samco Samco Group Corp | South El Monte | Feb 13, 2013 | 90 violations | $6,863 | 89 | 0 |
| Jon Chi Top Termite | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleo Apparel | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mure Style, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Bo Ra | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2013 | 86 violations | $36,300 | 35 | 0 |
| Zion Market | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2013 | 10 violations | $18,450 | 10 | 0 |
| Don Genaro's Plaza | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2013 | 16 violations repeat | $5,185 | 9 | $3,960 |
| Happy Nation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I Knit Your Love LLC | Pico Rivera | Feb 11, 2013 | 13 violations repeat | $8,020 | 8 | $4,774 |
| Woodleigh Clothing | Glendale | Feb 11, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El 7 Mares Restaurant | Los Angeles | Feb 10, 2013 | 16 violations repeat | $4,665 | 11 | $12,100 |
| A & G Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 10, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Garment Solutions, Inc. | South El Monte | Feb 9, 2013 | 26 violations repeat | $26,406 | 17 | 0 |
| Global Garment Solutions, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2013 | 29 violations repeat | $15,378 | 28 | 0 |
| Hunan Seafood Restaurant | Rosemead | Feb 9, 2013 | 3 violations | $462 | 1 | 0 |
| Dutch LLC Dba: Current/ Elliott | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpha Clothing Rafik Torosyan, Sole Proprietor | Glendale | Feb 9, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Passport Love | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F. S. I. Fort Lauderdale Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black Orchid Denim | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olympia Medical Center, LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 8, 2013 | 5 violations | $7,121 | 3 | 0 |
| Allied Barton Security Services LP | West Covina | Feb 8, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $5,870 | 7 | $3,080 |
| JOHNSON ADULT RESIDENTIAL, INC. | West Covina | Feb 7, 2013 | 8 violations repeat | $18,553 | 5 | 0 |
| Carrillo Manor, Inc | Norwalk | Feb 7, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $3,835 | 2 | $616 |
| Guerrero Produce Market | Los Angeles | Feb 7, 2013 | 4 violations | $3,638 | 3 | 0 |
| Waba grill | Claremont | Feb 7, 2013 | 2 violations repeat | $1,896 | 1 | $374 |
| Eastern Termite & Pest Control | La Crescenta | Feb 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON Urban Love, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 6, 2013 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Musso Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 5, 2013 | 20 violations | $13,806 | 12 | 0 |
| Voom James and Joy, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 5, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Production Security, Inc. | Canoga Park | Feb 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bon Pest Control | Los Angeles | Feb 5, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Pest Control | Studio City | Feb 5, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waba grill | Covina | Feb 4, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $7,779 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Pico Ranch Market | Los Angeles | Feb 4, 2013 | 2 violations | $110 | 2 | 0 |
| Minimi Te Amo Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Paradise Inc.& S&S Memon Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 4, 2013 | 119 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christy's Sewing | Los Angeles | Feb 3, 2013 | 28 violations repeat | $15,818 | 13 | $3,850 |
| Waba grill | Walnut | Feb 2, 2013 | 6 violations repeat | $6,830 | 5 | $1,870 |
| AMERICLEAN Allied National Service Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 1, 2013 | 10 violations | $976 | 10 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Probation | Downey | Feb 1, 2013 | 100,001 violations | $760 | 1 | 0 |
| Fabrizio Gianni, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 1, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rockwell Bar and Vermont Kitchen | Los Angeles | Jan 31, 2013 | 15 violations | $17,082 | 14 | 0 |
| Meg Company | Hermosa Beach | Jan 31, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fanatic Apparel | Los Angeles | Jan 30, 2013 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eska, Inc., dba: Event | Los Angeles | Jan 29, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Nation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 29, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Wave, Inc. dba: Vision | Los Angeles | Jan 29, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Transportation, L.L.C. | Walnut | Jan 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimberly Cleaning Services LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 29, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjewel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 29, 2013 | 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.