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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance | Woodland Hills | Dec 31, 2011 | 477 violations repeat | $763,218 | 466 | $25,000 |
| California Magdesians | La Puente | Dec 31, 2011 | 22 violations | $167,038 | 18 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2011 | 23 violations | $14,341 | 21 | 0 |
| ESK, Inc. Valley Green International Market | Reseda | Dec 31, 2011 | 8 violations | $9,643 | 7 | 0 |
| OT 27 K & Co. Clothing Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2011 | 5 violations | $3,245 | 4 | 0 |
| Farmers Insurance | Woodland Hills | Dec 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harbor Rail Transport Inc Intermodal Container Services Inc | Rancho Dominguez | Dec 31, 2011 | 29 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northrup Grumman Northrup Grumman Corporation Aerospace System | Palmdale | Dec 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze Gaze USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 28, 2011 | 8 violations | $9,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Educating Young Minds (EYM) | Los Angeles | Dec 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shriners Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children | Los Angeles | Dec 24, 2011 | 2 violations | $459 | 1 | 0 |
| Valero Gas Station - Redding - East Cypress | Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evans Dedicated Systems | Los Angeles | Dec 21, 2011 | 6 violations | $5,429 | 5 | 0 |
| Diamond Family Spa | City Of Industry | Dec 20, 2011 | 2 violations | $736 | 1 | 0 |
| Brightstar Healthcare | North Hollywood | Dec 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & S Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 19, 2011 | 41 violations | $30,909 | 20 | 0 |
| La Adelita-Santa Monica Blvd. | Los Angeles | Dec 19, 2011 | 15 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calcrete Construction, Inc. | Sun Valley | Dec 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S Twelve and Justify | Los Angeles | Dec 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Computer Institute of Technology | North Hollywood | Dec 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| Jet Car Wash Alexie and Son, Inc. | Inglewood | Dec 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood | Los Angeles | Dec 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China AAA Buffet Restaurant | Lynwood | Dec 14, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Tire Services | Inglewood | Dec 13, 2011 | 14 violations | $115,683 | 13 | 0 |
| A Rainbow of Care Rainbow Holding Investments, Inc. | San Dimas | Dec 13, 2011 | 45 violations | $10,448 | 41 | 0 |
| Si Style G. Q. International Trading Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inspire Clothing, Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 77 violations | $55,979 | 39 | 0 |
| Wonder Bakery Hosanna Baking Corporation | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 7 violations | $11,195 | 5 | 0 |
| Fanny Fashion or Ella Bella | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noble U Y&K Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Marshmallow Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| To Win, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hak Apparel | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poly USA | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toms & RB, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 11, 2011 | 49 violations | $34,964 | 26 | 0 |
| Rellos Construction Rellos Construction Incorporated | Lomita | Dec 10, 2011 | 1 violation | $7,085 | 1 | 0 |
| See USA Tour Portofino Tours Services | Los Angeles | Dec 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's | Culver City | Dec 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Next Generation | Bell | Dec 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Northridge | Northridge | Dec 8, 2011 | 3 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bob's Big Boy Restaurant | Walnut | Dec 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's-Canoga Park | Canoga Park | Dec 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Professional Answer | West Hollywood | Dec 5, 2011 | 5 violations | $1,522 | 5 | 0 |
| Thoreau Services, Inc. Thoreau Janitorial Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 5, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven M&M Silver Oaks, Inc | Los Angeles | Dec 5, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abe's Deli | Northridge | Dec 4, 2011 | 6 violations | $5,378 | 4 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R R23 International Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.C. Fits, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's-Hollywood | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABM Janitorial Services | Los Angeles | Dec 3, 2011 | 3 violations repeat | $235 | 1 | $220 |
| California Market Beverly World Industries, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2011 | 101 violations | $75,999 | 58 | 0 |
| Garda CL West, Inc. | Pasadena | Dec 2, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2011 | 10 violations | $642 | 7 | 0 |
| Auntie Anne's Glendale | Glendale | Dec 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh Produce, Inc United Distributors, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & R Torrance LP CCC & R Property Management | Rolling Hills Estates | Nov 30, 2011 | 10 violations | $11,672 | 9 | 0 |
| La Adelita-Pico Blvd. La Adelita Food Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2011 | 19 violations | $8,947 | 14 | 0 |
| 6th & Catalina Oil, Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2011 | 6 violations | $1,953 | 5 | 0 |
| Inspire Apparel Inc. (DBA: L.A. Teez) | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Touch Me Fashion, Inc. (DBA: Teen Bell) | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bena J, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cozy S & S Casual, LLC | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah USA, Inc. (DBA: Davida Fashion) | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Dream, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Blue Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G & G APPAREL, INC | Los Angeles | Nov 28, 2011 | 95 violations | $102,247 | 49 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Bell | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Green | Los Angeles | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mias Fashion Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EOC, Inc. Equal Opportunity Clothier, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NE1 Studio; 2NE1 Printing | Los Angeles | Nov 27, 2011 | 35 violations repeat | $45,804 | 32 | $18,700 |
| Prince Seafood Restaurant | Cerritos | Nov 27, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluepoint | Huntington Park | Nov 26, 2011 | 66 violations | $45,387 | 45 | 0 |
| ITSI, Inc. Innovative Technical Soluctions Inc | San Pedro | Nov 26, 2011 | 1 violation | $546 | 1 | 0 |
| South Coast Towing, Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 22, 2011 | 33 violations | $112,761 | 31 | 0 |
| Integrated Transportation | Los Angeles | Nov 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lightning Express | Los Angeles | Nov 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinnacle Wheel | City Of Industry | Nov 21, 2011 | 9 violations | $1,671 | 8 | 0 |
| Blue Shield LA Protection | Arcadia | Nov 20, 2011 | 61 violations | $93,856 | 60 | 0 |
| Pacific Property Preservation | Long Beach | Nov 20, 2011 | 84 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People's Liberation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2011 | 5 violations | $19,838 | 3 | 0 |
| Ranchito Millian | Huntington Park | Nov 18, 2011 | 2 violations | $694 | 1 | 0 |
| Total Barrier Works | Hermosa Beach | Nov 18, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western States Roofing Systems, Inc. | Northridge | Nov 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Antonios Restaurant | Diamond Bar | Nov 17, 2011 | 5 violations | $6,859 | 4 | 0 |
| Five Guys-Northridge Monument Restaurants V, LLC | Northridge | Nov 17, 2011 | 31 violations | $5,580 | 30 | 0 |
| Omega Landscape Design | San Fernando | Nov 17, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Maldonado | Los Angeles | Nov 17, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samosa House, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2011 | 4 violations repeat | $6,825 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Fabric | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GGFB, LLC (DBA: Golden Green) | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2011 | 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.