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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children Are Our Future, Inc | Chatsworth | Jun 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Anita Race Track | Arcadia | Jun 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CandleLight Bakery | Norwalk | Jun 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Couture Sewing | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 67 violations | $24,314 | 34 | 0 |
| LEE PHARMACEUTICALS Inc | South El Monte | Jun 14, 2010 | 2 violations | $15,088 | 1 | 0 |
| Freeman Lathe and Plaster | Lancaster | Jun 14, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zenobia The Zenobia, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Exit, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yo Yo 5 Alan Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sejis G. nc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malott Metal Systems, Inc. | Palmdale | Jun 10, 2010 | 14 violations | $32,819 | 3 | 0 |
| Chi's Chinese Cuisine, Inc. | Northridge | Jun 10, 2010 | 7 violations | $23,524 | 4 | 0 |
| Ralph's Grocery Company | Glendora | Jun 9, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $3,100 |
| Mi.Plus, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 25 violations | $21,733 | 21 | 0 |
| Vita-Nova Marble Vita Nova Enterprises Inc. | Van Nuys | Jun 8, 2010 | 25 violations | $20,308 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenntag Pacific, Inc | Santa Fe Springs | Jun 8, 2010 | 26 violations | $4,548 | 25 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Whittier | Jun 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karis Fashion, Inc. dba Natalie Step by Step; Front Row; Gidget; Nuance | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tofu Village The square To Fu Village, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texis Restaurant | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2010 | 6 violations | $13,871 | 4 | 0 |
| East Olympic Funeral Home Grupo Deco, California Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2010 | 47 violations | $6,901 | 46 | 0 |
| Rachal's Funeral Home Grupo Deco, California Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 7, 2010 | 3 violations | $2,352 | 2 | 0 |
| Rosecrans Funeral Home Grupo Deco California, Corporation | Paramount | Jun 7, 2010 | 2 violations | $1,469 | 1 | 0 |
| First Student | Baldwin Park | Jun 6, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traditional Care Manor | Carson | Jun 6, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Eagle Outfitters | Arcadia | Jun 3, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fox Staffing Agency | Van Nuys | Jun 3, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Station Restaurant | Northridge | Jun 2, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berenice's Creations | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 14 violations | $17,705 | 13 | 0 |
| Lydia 11, Inc. (KOR) | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 33 violations | $13,741 | 28 | 0 |
| PG Wear Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Graffiti | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanilla Bay Vanilla Bay Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinkette Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NYNA FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | May 30, 2010 | 38 violations | $52,488 | 20 | 0 |
| Forplay Inc For Play Catalog Inc. | Temple City | May 30, 2010 | 2 violations | $1,074 | 1 | 0 |
| Baja Fresh 943 W. Huntington Dr. | Monrovia | May 27, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Howie's Ranch Market Howie's Ranch Market of San Gabriel, Inc. | San Gabriel | May 27, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cycle Depot Cycle Depot Corporation | Los Angeles | May 25, 2010 | 5 violations | $3,520 | 4 | 0 |
| New Age Security Systems | Valencia | May 25, 2010 | 2 violations | $641 | 1 | 0 |
| Duna Apparel, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | May 24, 2010 | 21 violations | $11,805 | 12 | 0 |
| Popsy Corporation dba F & X | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & G Connection, Inc. dba Crush | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunki Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temple Garden Homes Inc | Temple City | May 22, 2010 | 20 violations repeat | $53,581 | 19 | $10,973 |
| F.B. Production/Precise Die F.B. Productions Inc./Precise Die and Coating | Chatsworth | May 22, 2010 | 22 violations | $19,913 | 21 | 0 |
| Gateway Animal Hospital | Glendale | May 21, 2010 | 10 violations | $16,292 | 9 | 0 |
| Big Front Uniforms | Los Angeles | May 19, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonardo Garcia Garment Shop | Los Angeles | May 16, 2010 | 4 violations | $6,122 | 1 | 0 |
| Top Choice Fashion | Los Angeles | May 16, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Obagi Skin Care Healrh Institute | Beverly Hills | May 15, 2010 | 6 violations | $9,834 | 5 | 0 |
| Allstate Engineering | Los Angeles | May 15, 2010 | 32 violations | $5,850 | 19 | 0 |
| Southern California Enviromental | City Of Industry | May 15, 2010 | 8 violations | $5,619 | 8 | 0 |
| DMC Engineering Inc. | Long Beach | May 14, 2010 | 15 violations | $11,082 | 9 | 0 |
| Ivy Apparel | Los Angeles | May 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Girl (Gina Fashion) | Los Angeles | May 12, 2010 | 48 violations | $49,165 | 39 | 0 |
| LA Laser Center Daniel Taheri, MD Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2010 | 36 violations repeat | $21,000 | 0 | $31,790 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loui Fashion | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 43 violations | $20,190 | 42 | 0 |
| Pretty Good PG Wear Corporation | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Castlerock Environmental | Santa Fe Springs | May 10, 2010 | 4 violations | $3,514 | 4 | 0 |
| Thais Aliabidi M.D., Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2010 | 6 violations | $3,094 | 5 | 0 |
| A-DO Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2010 | 70 violations | $67,814 | 32 | 0 |
| Platinum Security, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NPKC, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 7, 2010 | 3 violations | $5,823 | 1 | 0 |
| Downey Supermarket | Downey | May 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon Rent A Car | North Hollywood | May 5, 2010 | 4 violations | $3,128 | 2 | 0 |
| SCI Live, Inc. | Pasadena | May 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SCI Live, Inc. | Pasadena | May 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jem Sportswear | San Fernando | May 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direct TV Home Services | Sylmar | Apr 30, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star Car Wash | El Monte | Apr 28, 2010 | 14 violations | $11,404 | 11 | 0 |
| El Baron de Centroamerica | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nu Plus USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 35 violations | $44,521 | 18 | 0 |
| M R J Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Come Como Come Como Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Cameo | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MB Landscaping & Nursery Inc | Carson | Apr 25, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kurwa Eye Center | Arcadia | Apr 25, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger H. Proulx & Company | Paramount | Apr 19, 2010 | 46 violations | $36,209 | 42 | 0 |
| Min Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 65 violations repeat | $54,131 | 32 | 0 |
| Mind Code MJC Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ye Eun, Inc. (INER) | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C-Quest, Inc./Greena, Only Nine, Chere Amie | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Fashion/Zoah/Le Ceelo | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winchester Corp. dba East Way, Vibe Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eastwest Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estam Orbita Corp. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Exit, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fio Fio H2K Textile, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 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.