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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electronics Source | Los Angeles | Jul 17, 2008 | 11 violations | $26,831 | 5 | 0 |
| Hi Shear Corporation | Torrance | Jul 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Express Chipping | Whittier | Jul 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CVS Store CVS/Pharmacy, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apollo Embroidery Apollo Merchandising, Inc. | Gardena | Jul 12, 2008 | 40 violations | $22,198 | 39 | 0 |
| Everest College Everest College City of Industry | La Puente | Jul 10, 2008 | 9 violations repeat | $1,132 | 8 | $1,760 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center | Glendale | Jul 10, 2008 | 1 violation | $1,048 | 1 | 0 |
| Good Nite Inn Good Nite Inn. Management, Inc | Sylmar | Jul 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vasquez Valenzuela Vasquez Valenzuela Sole Proprietorship | Los Angeles | Jul 9, 2008 | 15 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AGF Solar | Torrance | Jul 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CVS Store No. 9748 | West Covina | Jul 8, 2008 | 9 violations repeat | $1,090 | 8 | $1,760 |
| Lankershim Car Wash | North Hollywood | Jul 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock & Republic Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divison E | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Auto Spa Mardigian and Danielian Investment LLC | Inglewood | Jul 6, 2008 | 2 violations | $270 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas James Gensler III | Placentia | Jul 3, 2008 | 2 violations | $22,525 | 1 | 0 |
| Interstate Transport | Valencia | Jul 3, 2008 | 2 violations | $1,410 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Dean's Charbroiled Burgers | Valencia | Jul 2, 2008 | 7 violations | $27,000 | 6 | 0 |
| A Team Cabinets, Inc | Canoga Park | Jul 2, 2008 | 18 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Min Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 85 violations | $54,634 | 74 | 0 |
| Los Feliz Hand Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 33 violations | $25,648 | 32 | 0 |
| I-Ner Ye Eun, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bubble Bubble | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bigi USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Horizon Trucking | Sylmar | Jul 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Exit, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poema New Nine Fashion of California, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. dba I Love Fashion; Golde | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service United States Postal Service | Santa Clarita | Jul 1, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hubbard College of Administration Intl. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2008 | 8 violations | $43,661 | 3 | 0 |
| Buffet King Palmdale Buffet, Inc. | Palmdale | Jun 30, 2008 | 24 violations | $27,494 | 12 | 0 |
| Burbank Pit Shop | Burbank | Jun 30, 2008 | 19 violations | $15,161 | 9 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Superior Court-Inglewood Court Ho | Inglewood | Jun 30, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Durhum School Services | Carson | Jun 30, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CVS Store No. 8876 | Long Beach | Jun 30, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unite Here Local | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2008 | 37 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| X-PRT Medical Imaging | Sherman Oaks | Jun 28, 2008 | 3 violations | $10,566 | 1 | 0 |
| The Penn Air Group | Los Angeles | Jun 26, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Plaza Hand Car Wash | North Hollywood | Jun 25, 2008 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Torrance Car Wash | Torrance | Jun 24, 2008 | 196 violations | $75,000 | 110 | 0 |
| DCC Staffing Services, Inc. | Sherman Oaks | Jun 24, 2008 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ancestral Home Health Care | Sherman Oaks | Jun 24, 2008 | 24 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buca di Beppo | Santa Monica | Jun 18, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Tempered Tantrum Apparel, LLC | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sushi U.S.A. | La Crescenta | Jun 17, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Name, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Realitee Clothing Company | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Kiss, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PG & B Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 16, 2008 | 111 violations repeat | $23,500 | 57 | $94,600 |
| Master Apparel, Inc. | El Monte | Jun 16, 2008 | 41 violations repeat | $17,106 | 40 | 0 |
| PG & B Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 16, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexical Auto Sales | Los Angeles | Jun 16, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Hills Car Wash | Granada Hills | Jun 15, 2008 | 53 violations | $18,266 | 48 | 0 |
| Woons, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2008 | 54 violations | $86,000 | 53 | 0 |
| Gelson's Markets | Sherman Oaks | Jun 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mantra Entertainment | Santa Monica | Jun 10, 2008 | 39 violations repeat | $4,795 | 37 | 0 |
| Ravanelli's | Porter Ranch | Jun 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Patrol, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 6 violations repeat | $13,245 | 5 | $2,338 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ice Vanilla | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puzzle | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unit Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toska, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecico | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Century Sewing Company | Alhambra | Jun 4, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Forklifts Golden Forklifts Sales & Services, Inc. | Sun Valley | Jun 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4MY2C, Inc. Goldilocks Corporation of California | Santa Fe Springs | May 31, 2008 | 23 violations | $267,275 | 5 | $5,500 |
| Bel-Air Security, Inc | Beverly Hills | May 31, 2008 | 58 violations | $128,346 | 57 | 0 |
| Monica Cuevas | Pomona | May 31, 2008 | 8 violations | $10,162 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Foundations Hospital | Los Angeles | May 31, 2008 | 3 violations | $6,544 | 1 | 0 |
| Event People, Inc. | Long Beach | May 31, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Galaxy Car Wash AMA Capital Investments, Inc. | Valencia | May 30, 2008 | 67 violations repeat | $39,705 | 61 | $17,111 |
| Porto's Bakery | Glendale | May 30, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronotics | Palmdale | May 30, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JBB Express J.B.B. Express, Inc. | Pomona | May 29, 2008 | 2 violations | $5,640 | 1 | 0 |
| Tru Gossip Tru Gossip Clothing | Los Angeles | May 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Airlines | Los Angeles | May 27, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chocolate Company | Los Angeles | May 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make for you, Inc | Los Angeles | May 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & S Sportswear, Inc. | Paramount | May 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topson Downs | Los Angeles | May 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J2J Meghan Designs, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beach Cities Powder Coat Beach Cities Powder Coating, LLC | Gardena | May 19, 2008 | 2 violations | $2,599 | 1 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canyon View Ranch Randall Neece Productions Inc. | Marina Del Rey | May 19, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Singa Fashion Sewing Contractor | Paramount | May 18, 2008 | 39 violations | $37,049 | 23 | 0 |
| Brain Surgery, Inc./Charlotte Tarantola | Culver City | May 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Self Esteem All Access Apparel, Inc. | Montebello | May 18, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audrey Fashion | South El Monte | May 16, 2008 | 9 violations | $4,243 | 0 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | May 16, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAJJCOL Salon SAJJCOL, Inc. | Monterey Park | May 16, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & L Designs | Los Angeles | May 15, 2008 | 19 violations | $4,685 | 19 | 0 |
| Child's World School | Encino | May 15, 2008 | 3 violations | $4,347 | 2 | 0 |
| Jenin Home Fashion Inc. | Lynwood | May 15, 2008 | 13 violations repeat | $2,754 | 12 | $5,610 |
| United Sigma Corporation | Hacienda Heights | May 14, 2008 | 10 violations | $1,855 | 8 | 0 |
| A.S.A. Fashions Corp. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2008 | 2 violations | $487 | 1 | 0 |
| Norms Restaurant | Downey | May 13, 2008 | 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.