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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXR USA Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 116 violations | $116,147 | 62 | 0 |
| M&M Holding LLC | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 18 violations | $32,191 | 16 | 0 |
| Gaze | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenkit USA, Color Swatch | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TransPac Telecom | Torrance | Oct 3, 2011 | 6 violations repeat | $7,045 | 5 | $770 |
| Gaby's Finishing BA Fashion dba Gaby's Finishing | Los Angeles | Oct 3, 2011 | 19 violations | $6,901 | 12 | 0 |
| SAB ET Sons Electrique | North Hollywood | Oct 2, 2011 | 4 violations | $9,530 | 1 | 0 |
| AP Parking Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 1, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,030 | 1 | 0 |
| Patron Central, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 28, 2011 | 110 violations | $42,014 | 0 | 0 |
| J.B. Design, Inc. | Rosemead | Sep 28, 2011 | 3 violations | $4,443 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Boston & Associates, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Historic Hotel Hollywood Historic Hotel & Hostel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 26, 2011 | 6 violations repeat | $5,042 | 6 | $1,848 |
| Ying Qing, Inc. | South El Monte | Sep 25, 2011 | 60 violations | $61,560 | 29 | 0 |
| JYG Concrete Construction, Inc. | Valencia | Sep 25, 2011 | 42 violations | $23,659 | 34 | 0 |
| Secure Task | Woodland Hills | Sep 23, 2011 | 1 violation | $144 | 1 | 0 |
| The Real Truth, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Splendid/Ellamoss VF Contemporary Brands, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southgate Truck Part | South Gate | Sep 21, 2011 | 5 violations | $4,302 | 2 | 0 |
| GSS Property Protection | Inglewood | Sep 21, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shippers Transport Express, Inc. | Carson | Sep 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local Painting Corp. | West Covina | Sep 20, 2011 | 11 violations | $18,704 | 8 | 0 |
| La Sonsonateca Restaurant | Wilmington | Sep 19, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,180 | 1 | 0 |
| Nirvana Bar & Lounge Morishita Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 19, 2011 | 5 violations | $1,775 | 4 | 0 |
| Sushi Go Go Morishita Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 19, 2011 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Currency Clothing Corporation | Los Angeles | Sep 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steel Depot, Inc. | North Hollywood | Sep 18, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Douglas Residential Care | Long Beach | Sep 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binee Blue, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABGB Design Inc. (DBA: StormTees) | Huntington Park | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hiatus and J.K.L.A. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA County Dept of Beaches and Harbors | Marina Del Rey | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jova Mode Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 31 violations | $29,674 | 28 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matleo Inc. (dba: Kala) | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wishe, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oatt Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gusb Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern California Environmental | La Puente | Sep 11, 2011 | 6 violations repeat | $5,559 | 5 | $1,925 |
| B & B Garment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2011 | 126 violations | $81,830 | 62 | 0 |
| Westside Internal Medicine | Santa Monica | Sep 9, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tea n Rose | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Home Supportive Services | Hawthorne | Sep 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amar Car Wash | La Puente | Sep 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fantis Foods of California | Santa Fe Springs | Sep 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainier Financial Group | El Segundo | Sep 5, 2011 | 45 violations | $18,610 | 43 | 0 |
| T & R Painting & Drywall, Inc. | Van Nuys | Sep 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Los Angeles | Sep 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphin Jeans Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2011 | 5 violations | $7,660 | 2 | 0 |
| Treats For The Face Treats for the Face Salon & Spa | Sherman Oaks | Aug 30, 2011 | 6 violations | $3,909 | 6 | 0 |
| on 1 Academic Tutors, LLC | Los Angeles | Aug 29, 2011 | 2 violations | $4,505 | 2 | 0 |
| Fine Line Inc. | Sylmar | Aug 29, 2011 | 2 violations | $1,033 | 2 | 0 |
| Not Your Daughters Jeans | Vernon | Aug 29, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & E Sunshine Manor I & II | Burbank | Aug 28, 2011 | 11 violations | $4,915 | 9 | 0 |
| Allied Industries, Inc. | North Hollywood | Aug 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juno Electrical System Inc | Alhambra | Aug 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BE & A, Inc. | South El Monte | Aug 27, 2011 | 36 violations | $7,481 | 17 | 0 |
| Original J.K, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2011 | 31 violations | $48,752 | 16 | 0 |
| KB Home | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2011 | 12 violations | $22,651 | 11 | 0 |
| Flamingo | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.M. Warehouse Services Raul Meraz-Sole Proprietorship | Paramount | Aug 21, 2011 | 114 violations | $294,610 | 112 | 0 |
| D. Gardikas Produce Co. Inc. Dimetri Gardikas Produce Company, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Aug 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaotik Bleu Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Knitworks Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local Celebrity | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansour Dental | Glendale | Aug 18, 2011 | 8 violations | $4,878 | 8 | 0 |
| Bright Eyes Retirement Home I | Northridge | Aug 17, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home Management Care, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2011 | 1 violation | $294 | 1 | 0 |
| Onnuri Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 37 violations | $12,843 | 0 | 0 |
| Frida (Restaurant) Mexican Cuisine | Beverly Hills | Aug 15, 2011 | 12 violations repeat | $5,063 | 11 | 0 |
| Misope Misope USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Mode, Inc. dba Yo Yo 5 | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherish Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pixie Pixie Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnie Rose, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jans Towing Jan's Towing, Inc. | Azusa | Aug 14, 2011 | 13 violations repeat | $2,367 | 12 | $2,618 |
| Servicon Systems, Inc | Culver City | Aug 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COBY, INC. | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2011 | 20 violations | $19,116 | 18 | 0 |
| Sandstone Designs Inc | Palmdale | Aug 10, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Athens Servcies Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. | City Of Industry | Aug 9, 2011 | 5 violations | $21,625 | 2 | 0 |
| Unique Clothing Company | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2011 | 85 violations | $44,918 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Kellwood Company | City Of Industry | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Feet | Culver City | Aug 7, 2011 | 8 violations | $9,237 | 3 | 0 |
| Flying Tiger Express | La Puente | Aug 7, 2011 | 4 violations | $3,486 | 3 | 0 |
| Titan Management Titan Management Co., Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2011 | 26 violations | $6,109 | 25 | 0 |
| Richard Marshall Richard Marshall Fine Flooring, Inc. | Hawthorne | Aug 4, 2011 | 41 violations | $8,149 | 40 | 0 |
| O.S.I. Systems, Inc. | Hawthorne | Aug 3, 2011 | 2 violations | $8,922 | 2 | 0 |
| Min's Kitchen | La Canada Flintridge | Aug 3, 2011 | 4 violations | $7,548 | 3 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jubi Fashion Jubilee Beauty Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minimi Teamo Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 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.