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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot & Grill | Hacienda Heights | Mar 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A to Z Environmental Service Inc. | Norwalk | Mar 29, 2011 | 19 violations | $8,647 | 18 | 0 |
| Advanced Fresh Concepts | Compton | Mar 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young & Associates, Inc. | Pasadena | Mar 25, 2011 | 15 violations | $45,557 | 11 | 0 |
| Renaissance Residential Care | Long Beach | Mar 25, 2011 | 5 violations | $18,387 | 2 | 0 |
| MPS Retirement Home ll | Lakewood | Mar 25, 2011 | 5 violations | $16,856 | 2 | 0 |
| MPS Retirment Home | Lakewood | Mar 25, 2011 | 3 violations | $7,513 | 1 | 0 |
| Mom and Dad's House | Lakewood | Mar 25, 2011 | 3 violations | $7,428 | 1 | 0 |
| California Special Security | Beverly Hills | Mar 24, 2011 | 19 violations | $11,520 | 17 | 0 |
| Whittier Surgical Associates, Inc. | Whittier | Mar 22, 2011 | 4 violations | $3,921 | 3 | 0 |
| Palace Textile Jorge Reyes, Sole Proprietorship | Los Angeles | Mar 21, 2011 | 5 violations | $194 | 4 | 0 |
| S.H. Liquor Market | Los Angeles | Mar 20, 2011 | 8 violations repeat | $15,692 | 7 | $2,156 |
| Ginger G Ginger Green, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2011 | 18 violations | $12,837 | 17 | 0 |
| Mogab Electric | Van Nuys | Mar 18, 2011 | 11 violations | $7,778 | 11 | 0 |
| Ceed Security Services | Los Angeles | Mar 17, 2011 | 33 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $34,100 |
| Lopez Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2011 | 35 violations | $43,421 | 18 | 0 |
| S & J Collection | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2011 | 166 violations | $38,870 | 82 | 0 |
| JKLA, Inc. | Compton | Mar 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. Imprints 1069 Broxton Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Altrends Inc. | La Puente | Mar 15, 2011 | 8 violations | $20,418 | 6 | 0 |
| Monaco Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB Apparel | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquis By Marquis, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G.Q.D formerly CYS | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2011 | 32 violations | $28,040 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topia Topia Casual, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AR Casting, Inc. | North Hollywood | Mar 13, 2011 | 21 violations repeat | $11,922 | 20 | $3,080 |
| Sun Sun Group | South El Monte | Mar 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marina Gold, M.D. P.C. Medical Clinic, inc | Santa Clarita | Mar 9, 2011 | 6 violations | $4,802 | 6 | 0 |
| Akzan Distributing Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | 4 violations | $4,263 | 3 | 0 |
| Yonhee Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Globe Apparel, Inc (Uno Clothing Inc.) | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Plus Management Inc (Spot Light, T- Party) | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. - dba: Robin K. | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piac'e Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I YOU Apparel | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2011 | 64 violations | $69,069 | 34 | 0 |
| Coast Sportswear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S-Twelve C & J Wear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B2 Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knitwear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown garment shop | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 Fashion Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 6, 2011 | 81 violations | $28,609 | 43 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Van Nuys | Mar 6, 2011 | 11 violations | $3,957 | 10 | 0 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Van Nuys | Mar 6, 2011 | 10 violations | $3,569 | 8 | 0 |
| CLIMB CLIMB Work Activity Center | Alhambra | Mar 6, 2011 | 15 violations | $2,695 | 15 | 0 |
| JK Lace & Stone Corp. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CFT United, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2011 | 176 violations | $28,777 | 0 | 0 |
| Pending Principles, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M & M Fashion, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2011 | 54 violations | $63,570 | 27 | 0 |
| Dream Bedding Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2011 | 60 violations | $54,530 | 39 | 0 |
| EMJ Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Han Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IF Garment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stony Apparel Corp. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Esperanza Services | Alhambra | Mar 1, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todo Jina, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2011 | 47 violations | $17,135 | 22 | 0 |
| Banti Holding Company Inc. | Van Nuys | Feb 28, 2011 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ocha Restaurant | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2011 | 16 violations | $72,271 | 14 | 0 |
| Villa Maria Care Center | Long Beach | Feb 26, 2011 | 15 violations | $38,672 | 14 | 0 |
| C & S Sewing Contractor Inc | Huntington Park | Feb 26, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Buffet Family Buffet, Inc. | Northridge | Feb 23, 2011 | 11 violations | $39,744 | 9 | 0 |
| Ezell Design & Build Co Inc | Wilmington | Feb 23, 2011 | 66 violations | $12,148 | 33 | 0 |
| Tacos Baja | Glendora | Feb 23, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Susan E. Wilson | West Hollywood | Feb 17, 2011 | 14 violations | $22,274 | 12 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Susan E. Wilson | Inglewood | Feb 17, 2011 | 11 violations | $18,270 | 10 | 0 |
| EFS West Golden Auisition Corp | Valencia | Feb 16, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,235 | 1 | 0 |
| In & Out Car Wash | Los Angeles | Feb 16, 2011 | 52 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Century Car Wash | Inglewood | Feb 16, 2011 | 67 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EM Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2011 | 41 violations | $42,817 | 33 | 0 |
| Benny's Pallets | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2011 | 18 violations | $22,514 | 9 | 0 |
| L & R Pallets, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2011 | 6 violations | $7,101 | 5 | 0 |
| Western States Roofing Systems, Inc. | Northridge | Feb 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VF Contemporary Brands / Splendid - Ella Moss | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gramajo Pallets | Los Angeles | Feb 14, 2011 | 28 violations | $13,000 | 14 | 0 |
| Leo's Pallets | Los Angeles | Feb 14, 2011 | 7 violations | $11,352 | 6 | 0 |
| Briter Days | Agoura Hills | Feb 14, 2011 | 1 violation | $203 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester Manor Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | Feb 14, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Girl (Gina Fashion) | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 100 violations | $33,703 | 50 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. Mi Manchi, Inc. dba C2S Production | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Fashion Jinwon Apparel, Inc. dba De Colores Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| To Win, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. Globe Apparel, Inc. dba G and Uno Clothing, I | Vernon | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cefian Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R23 International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnie's Supply Services Ltd. | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great China Buffet | Azusa | Feb 10, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion 2 You, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2011 | 46 violations repeat | $65,742 | 22 | $6,776 |
| Cheeky KPT Corporation | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just Me Michael K. Design, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y Tech Satellite | Monterey Park | Feb 8, 2011 | 48 violations | $36,816 | 47 | 0 |
| Citi Cafe WDJ Investment LLC | Monterey Park | Feb 6, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boogyhouse | Los Angeles | Feb 2, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walt Disney Pictures and Television | Burbank | Feb 1, 2011 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JFY Construction, Inc. | Agoura Hills | Jan 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imperial Lighting Design, Inc | Covina | Jan 30, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Care 101 Homecare Services | Burbank | Jan 30, 2011 | no violations found | 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.