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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balita Media Inc. | Glendale | Jun 24, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc DBA Gaze USA | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star of Siam | Santa Monica | Jun 23, 2009 | 11 violations | $27,085 | 8 | 0 |
| Teresa Sewing | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 42 violations | $5,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleo Casual, inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jina Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Together USA | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J-Connection | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Hearts | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria Mexico | Canoga Park | Jun 22, 2009 | 21 violations | $19,308 | 20 | 0 |
| DSW | Northridge | Jun 22, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EG & KY, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 88 violations | $72,447 | 43 | 0 |
| Topia Casual, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Durisuh, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 66 violations | $47,721 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette 2 W Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eska, Inc. dba Event; Spicewear | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Freeman Lath & Plaster | Lancaster | Jun 17, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adolescent Growth, Inc. | Commerce | Jun 16, 2009 | 12 violations | $2,142 | 11 | 0 |
| El Limon | Huntington Park | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vallarta Supermarket Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. | Burbank | Jun 16, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,320 |
| Bodega R-Ranch Market | Los Angeles | Jun 16, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crownwell Construction | North Hollywood | Jun 15, 2009 | 15 violations | $5,822 | 12 | 0 |
| E & A Fashion Elias Madriz dba E & A Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2009 | 72 violations | $61,134 | 36 | 0 |
| Assi Supemarket | Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Theatres Entertainment Corp | Los Angeles | Jun 4, 2009 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $11,880 |
| Candle Cafe Blue Rose Cafe, Inc. | Venice | Jun 2, 2009 | 6 violations | $7,276 | 5 | 0 |
| Rampage Licensing Creditors | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2009 | 2 violations | $969 | 1 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Excellent Education Development | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2009 | 15 violations | $6,952 | 13 | 0 |
| AMC Century City 15 American Multi-Cinema, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cinnabon | Sherman Oaks | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshield Glass Tinting | Sherman Oaks | May 31, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied Environmental Services | Sherman Oaks | May 30, 2009 | 128 violations | $50,664 | 125 | 0 |
| Quality Inn CA 579 Royal Prestige Investments Inc | Pasadena | May 30, 2009 | 2 violations | $2,873 | 1 | 0 |
| Tri Quest Protection | Covina | May 30, 2009 | 1 violation | $157 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | May 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JNB 720, Inc | Los Angeles | May 29, 2009 | 199 violations | $190,188 | 87 | 0 |
| McDonalds M. Pernecky Management Corporation | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | 3 violations | $134 | 3 | 0 |
| McDonalds M.Pernaky Management Corporation | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | 4 violations | $48 | 1 | $743 |
| Carl's Jr. Senior Classic Leasing, LLC | Pasadena | May 28, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dynamic Homes Dynamic Financial & Investment Services, Inc. | Covina | May 28, 2009 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bridge Cinemas Quincy Amusements Inc. | Los Angeles | May 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Mission Community Hospital | Panorama City | May 28, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | Pasadena | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burger King | Pasadena | May 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anchor Blue Anchor Blue Retail Group Inc | Valencia | May 27, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Imperial Meat Market | Placentia | May 26, 2009 | 10 violations | $52,871 | 9 | 0 |
| Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Company | Los Angeles | May 26, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Group, Inc. | La Puente | May 24, 2009 | 44 violations repeat | $83,135 | 38 | 0 |
| Tele- Car Couriers | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Epilogue, Arrested | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wave Graphics, Inc. | Carson | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kainos USA | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juicy Couture | Pacoima | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHFE | La Puente | May 20, 2009 | 30 violations | $10,670 | 20 | 0 |
| Central Guard Force Inc. | Los Angeles | May 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payless Foods | Pacoima | May 20, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feliz Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2009 | 26 violations | $41,120 | 16 | 0 |
| Bobos USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 344 violations | $82,812 | 187 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Santa Clarita | May 18, 2009 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie's Closet | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thai Original BBQ Thai Original BBW #10 Inc. | Glendale | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards Theatre Valencia Stadium | Valencia | May 18, 2009 | 23 violations | 0 | 0 | $60,720 |
| Free Style DBA Camila | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sk Apparel DBA Orange | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Garment Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | May 17, 2009 | 102 violations | $85,000 | 102 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | May 17, 2009 | 35 violations | $31,961 | 34 | 0 |
| Western Assemblies Homes | Claremont | May 16, 2009 | 11 violations | $1,753 | 11 | 0 |
| My Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2009 | 21 violations | $49,811 | 20 | 0 |
| Heart & Soul | Gardena | May 12, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Tarzana | May 12, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peninsula, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 6, 2009 | 219 violations | $154,256 | 113 | 0 |
| Binh Fashion | South El Monte | May 6, 2009 | 16 violations | $15,470 | 8 | 0 |
| Lincoln Millennium Carwash | Venice | May 6, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Clothing | Los Angeles | May 6, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 6, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine Enterprises | Monterey Park | May 6, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Leigh of California, Inc. | Panorama City | May 5, 2009 | 3 violations repeat | $3,334 | 2 | $440 |
| Monica's Nursery | Baldwin Park | May 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Feet | Los Angeles | May 5, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love - T Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Style Biz, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Plus D & J Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sara Mode Inc | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R23 International, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morex Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Classic Car Wash LDA Enterprises Inc., dba | El Monte | May 3, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H2O Development, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2009 | 31 violations | $18,115 | 28 | 0 |
| Skyline Terrace | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2009 | 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.