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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stars | Hawthorne | Jul 28, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justar Fashion | South El Monte | Jul 27, 2022 | 38 violations | $145,290 | 32 | 0 |
| Guajillo Restaurant | Huntington Park | Jul 27, 2022 | 16 violations repeat | $22,184 | 15 | $5,985 |
| Pancake Corner | South Gate | Jul 26, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raya's Paradise | Los Angeles | Jul 24, 2022 | 38 violations repeat | $17,754 | 37 | $5,649 |
| Data Installers Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 23, 2022 | 18 violations | $6,974 | 5 | 0 |
| Golden Bowl | Long Beach | Jul 22, 2022 | 5 violations repeat | $10,276 | 4 | $2,468 |
| Sakura Noodle | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2022 | 2 violations | $2,790 | 1 | 0 |
| Hard Passion GT, Inc | Downey | Jul 22, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,596 | 1 | 0 |
| Wafflecomb, LLC | Santa Clarita | Jul 22, 2022 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $6,895 |
| El Marinero Mexican Restaurant | La Puente | Jul 19, 2022 | 2 violations | $2,983 | 1 | 0 |
| The Pho Shop | Los Angeles | Jul 15, 2022 | 4 violations repeat | $32,074 | 2 | $1,234 |
| Dulcinea Farms Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC | Los Angeles | Jul 15, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $8,853 |
| Los Angeles County Probation Department | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2022 | 2 violations | $113 | 1 | 0 |
| Elisandro | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2022 | 1 violation | $650 | 1 | 0 |
| DDCM | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2022 | 8 violations | $20,427 | 5 | 0 |
| California Franchise Tax Board | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emil Couture Design | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2022 | 4 violations | $465 | 2 | 0 |
| Volunteers of America of Los Angeles | Long Beach | Jun 13, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CMS Fashions | Huntington Park | Jun 9, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RL Remodeling | Woodland Hills | Jun 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leslie C. Fashion, Inc | Huntington Park | May 31, 2022 | 36 violations | $26,633 | 34 | 0 |
| Star Fashion Inc | Los Angeles | May 31, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Velvet, LLC | Culver City | May 28, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 Leaf Clover Apparel, Inc. | South El Monte | May 26, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marukai Corporation | Gardena | May 24, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annel's Desires | Valley Village | May 23, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JCYKH, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2022 | 3 violations | $11,034 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-11 Store | Pacoima | May 19, 2022 | 7 violations | $960 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec 3, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2022 | 18 violations | $22,162 | 12 | 0 |
| Aster Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | May 18, 2022 | 14 violations | $21,990 | 7 | 0 |
| W.D. Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clipboard Health Inc. | Walnut | May 16, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tan Fashion | South El Monte | May 16, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcos Hernandez | Los Angeles | May 16, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goliath Property Development | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,560 | 1 | 0 |
| Fashion One, Inc | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket List, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Veronica M Veronica M Wholesale, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweet Kids | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calla Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Five Star Pillow Company | Santa Fe Springs | May 14, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princess Kloset | Los Angeles | May 13, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luna Fashion Inc | Los Angeles | May 12, 2022 | 13 violations | $40,003 | 12 | 0 |
| G.B.Y. Corp | Los Angeles | May 12, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anarchy Fashion, Inc. | Huntington Park | May 12, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DTLA Supply Chain, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2022 | 30 violations | $16,549 | 27 | 0 |
| Delaz Apparel | Los Angeles | May 11, 2022 | 3 violations | $908 | 2 | 0 |
| Pacific Waterproofing & Restoration | Pomona | May 11, 2022 | 11 violations | $163 | 1 | 0 |
| Active Life Apparel | Los Angeles | May 10, 2022 | 105 violations | $132,989 | 50 | 0 |
| JRS Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | May 10, 2022 | 11 violations | $11,940 | 3 | 0 |
| Bombshell LA Bombshell Sportswear LLC | Los Angeles | May 10, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Les Amis Concept Creatif, Inc | Los Angeles | May 10, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kona Fashion | Los Angeles | May 9, 2022 | 18 violations | $78,807 | 16 | 0 |
| Gatsby Bistro Gatsby Bistro Filipino Cuisine LLC | West Covina | May 9, 2022 | 3 violations | $1,867 | 1 | 0 |
| Fiesta Fashion Fiesta Fashion Co., Inc | Los Angeles | May 9, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Refined Denim Manufacturing | Los Angeles | May 9, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JN Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EVP Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 8, 2022 | 11 violations | $29,415 | 9 | 0 |
| Rouge Territory, LLC | South Pasadena | May 8, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva You | Los Angeles | May 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben F. Smith, Inc | El Monte | May 6, 2022 | 6 violations | $1,958 | 5 | 0 |
| Freedom Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 9 violations | $11,881 | 7 | 0 |
| LM Apparel, Inc | Baldwin Park | May 5, 2022 | 7 violations | $6,362 | 5 | 0 |
| Emetla, American Curvy | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket List, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paxtor Fashion | Los Angeles | May 4, 2022 | 6 violations | $2,999 | 5 | 0 |
| Ghlee Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LHF Studio, Inc | South El Monte | May 3, 2022 | 26 violations | $21,831 | 25 | 0 |
| JSD Production, Inc. | South El Monte | May 3, 2022 | 20 violations | $3,990 | 19 | 0 |
| Golden Stitch, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 3, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecy Fashion Juana Francisco Jose dba Cecy Fashion | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | 10 violations | $28,327 | 0 | 0 |
| Jin Jin Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | 5 violations | $16,815 | 3 | 0 |
| MAX COLLECTION, INC | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 16 violations | $32,431 | 14 | 0 |
| BBCA Contractor, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 11 violations | $16,354 | 9 | 0 |
| Terra Nova Fashions, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 5 violations | $9,494 | 3 | 0 |
| Lefty Production Co. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vine and Love | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2022 | 5 violations | $6,696 | 4 | 0 |
| Clancy JG Clancy JG International | Lancaster | Apr 30, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lupita's Bakery La Lupita Bakery, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2022 | 32 violations | $33,354 | 31 | 0 |
| Orbit Planet, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 29, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2022 | 15 violations | $32,353 | 0 | 0 |
| E.L.A. Sewing Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sochon Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2022 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.T. Fashion Shine, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Clothing | South El Monte | Apr 27, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tardelli Fashion, Inc. | Alhambra | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BHL Trim | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 14 violations | $37,025 | 0 | 0 |
| B&A Apparel Works | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 6 violations | $26,710 | 4 | 0 |
| M & R SEWING, INC. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 3 violations | $3,396 | 2 | 0 |
| DKT Fashion Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 26, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,360 | 1 | 0 |
| Bella Dhal EMJ Apparel Group LLC | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O2 Denim 3CKS Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Misty Rose Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hello Miz Cinteg Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magia USA | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Blush Clothing | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2022 | 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.