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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown Buffet OCB Restaurant Company, LLC | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLO Apparel | Los Angeles | Aug 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $245 | 1 | 0 |
| James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 9, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJC Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake's Dry Goods, Byblos | Los Angeles | Aug 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Axis 36 D2D International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2012 | 5 violations | $7,746 | 3 | 0 |
| Sinjin Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. Tua Fashion, Inc.,/Tua Plus/Tua Jr /Casting | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popsy Fashion dba F & X dba Memuse | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motive Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apple Style, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 65 violations | $68,506 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulsea, Inc. / Danji Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 24 violations | $60,139 | 11 | 0 |
| CUI Sewing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 70 violations | $44,942 | 35 | 0 |
| Blue Collection, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 35 violations | $22,029 | 18 | 0 |
| Joy Always | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 26 violations | $18,479 | 13 | 0 |
| Galilee Fashion Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 30 violations | $17,428 | 0 | 0 |
| ID Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 20 violations | $11,928 | 11 | 0 |
| Nagoya Incorporation | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 36 violations | $11,112 | 2 | 0 |
| Va Va Voom/Glamazon | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 5 violations | $2,940 | 4 | 0 |
| YN Apparel, Inc. | Vernon | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JC Fits | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color in Motion | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sidecca | Valencia | Aug 7, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sidecca | Northridge | Aug 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sole Mio Vicmojess Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I-Ner Ye- Eun, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris & Carol Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bethel U.S.A | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KSM Inc KMS Garment Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y & K Apparel | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kona America | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & S Clothing Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 6, 2012 | 52 violations | $63,905 | 29 | 0 |
| Sarri Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 6, 2012 | 45 violations | $11,920 | 0 | 0 |
| Popsy F & X and Memuse | Los Angeles | Aug 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James and Joy Inc. DBA: Voom | Los Angeles | Aug 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruth's Haven's | Carson | Aug 5, 2012 | 7 violations | $12,935 | 1 | 0 |
| KSM Garment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runes Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Custom Companies, Inc. | Carson | Aug 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Encino Glatt Kosher Market | Encino | Aug 3, 2012 | 17 violations | $71,383 | 17 | 0 |
| Hello Miss CB Pacific Trading, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2012 | 3 violations | $42 | 2 | 0 |
| Popsy Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Martinez Tree Service, Inc | Placentia | Aug 2, 2012 | 1 violation | $2,002 | 1 | 0 |
| Valley Trails Ranch | Castaic | Aug 2, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Smart, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| President Thai Cuisine Tina & Tony's Restaurant Concept Inc. | Rowland Heights | Aug 1, 2012 | 3 violations repeat | $2,318 | 2 | $748 |
| Crescenta Valley Car Wash, Inc. | La Crescenta | Aug 1, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| President Thai Cafe HTC Restaurant Group, Inc. | Pico Rivera | Aug 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India's Flavor Glory Services and Traders Inc | Glendale | Aug 1, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Lancaster | Jul 31, 2012 | 14 violations repeat | $5,713 | 9 | $3,366 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Montebello | Jul 31, 2012 | 6 violations repeat | $2,073 | 5 | $1,870 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Palmdale | Jul 31, 2012 | 9 violations repeat | $1,836 | 8 | $2,992 |
| State Pros Express | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2012 | 2 violations | $886 | 2 | 0 |
| Premier Insurance Services, Inc. | Bellflower | Jul 31, 2012 | 2 violations repeat | $407 | 1 | $374 |
| Tuesday Creative The Tueseday Group Inc. | North Hollywood | Jul 30, 2012 | 27 violations | $35,440 | 14 | 0 |
| G O Foods | Hacienda Heights | Jul 30, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,715 | 1 | 0 |
| Papa John's | Duarte | Jul 30, 2012 | 7 violations | $932 | 5 | 0 |
| Normandie Casino | Gardena | Jul 28, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spring Living Inc | Walnut | Jul 26, 2012 | 12 violations | $14,842 | 11 | 0 |
| American Construction Group | North Hollywood | Jul 26, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care | Los Angeles | Jul 25, 2012 | 9 violations | $2,012 | 1 | 0 |
| Raging Waters Festival Fun Parks, LLC | San Dimas | Jul 25, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger Stop | Pico Rivera | Jul 23, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apple Termite | Pico Rivera | Jul 22, 2012 | 55 violations repeat | $6,164 | 52 | $16,016 |
| Super Chavez Market | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2012 | 4 violations | $4,048 | 3 | 0 |
| Serenity Media Group | Beverly Hills | Jul 20, 2012 | 3 violations | $900 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Violet | Los Angeles | Jul 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princess Kloset Princess Kloset Corporation | Los Angeles | Jul 17, 2012 | 4 violations | $9,854 | 2 | 0 |
| Ameci Pizza | West Hills | Jul 17, 2012 | 2 violations | $120 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires Only | Los Angeles | Jul 17, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VIP Personal Care Consulting | Rowland Heights | Jul 16, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameci Pizza Sicilian Pizza and Pasta, Inc. | Granada Hills | Jul 16, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Good Girl | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2012 | 7 violations | $5,978 | 3 | 0 |
| Unified Nutrimeals | Vernon | Jul 13, 2012 | 94 violations repeat | $166,797 | 92 | 0 |
| Gaynair Personal Services | Los Angeles | Jul 13, 2012 | 7 violations | $5,866 | 4 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Internal Services Dept. | Los Angeles | Jul 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ultimate Personnel Services | Montebello | Jul 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STC Fashion S.T.C Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Jul 12, 2012 | 7 violations | $8,720 | 5 | 0 |
| SuperClean Paragon Business Ventures, Inc. | Pasadena | Jul 12, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lily Bleu | Gardena | Jul 12, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grow Cabinetry dba Roja Fabrication Studio | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bakery and Cafe Montrose Bakery & Old Towne Sandwich Shop | Montrose | Jul 11, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vera Brothers Produce Warehouse | Los Angeles | Jul 10, 2012 | 4 violations | $5,442 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray of Hope Home Inc | Pasadena | Jul 10, 2012 | 5 violations | $3,042 | 4 | 0 |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care | Glendale | Jul 10, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | Jul 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sandstone Design, Inc. | Palmdale | Jul 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dreamer's Own Little World | Northridge | Jul 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| America's Tire Co Southern California Discount Tire Co, Inc. | Glendale | Jul 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Redondo Beach | Jul 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los 3 Compadres Seafood & Mexican Cuisine | Lancaster | Jul 5, 2012 | 5 violations | $2,542 | 3 | 0 |
| RM Developers INC | Granada Hills | Jul 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DMF Lighting | Carson | Jul 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Creation Builders New Creation Engineering & Builders, Inc. | Bellflower | Jul 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Lincoln Seafood Restaurant | Monterey Park | Jul 3, 2012 | 8 violations | $431 | 8 | 0 |
| Ameci Pizza | Woodland Hills | Jul 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Western Plus (Hilltop Inn) | West Covina | Jul 2, 2012 | 26 violations | $9,615 | 13 | 0 |
| Hamoui Mobil Mart | Burbank | Jul 1, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | Jun 30, 2012 | 39 violations | $9,859 | 39 | 0 |
| Yang Chow Restaurant | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2012 | 6 violations | $6,162 | 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.