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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind Apparel | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2007 | 13 violations | $3,600 | 8 | 0 |
| Chere Amie | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salazar Construction Salazar Construction Co, Inc | Newhall | Sep 5, 2007 | 262 violations repeat | $495,809 | 261 | $47,976 |
| Nielsen National Research Group, Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 5, 2007 | 2 violations | $3,511 | 1 | 0 |
| U.S. Concrete Construction | Castaic | Sep 4, 2007 | 12 violations repeat | $4,191 | 11 | $2,024 |
| A.L.G ALG Capital, Inc. | Mission Hills | Sep 1, 2007 | 34 violations | $22,363 | 28 | 0 |
| National Private Security, Inc. | Tarzana | Sep 1, 2007 | 89 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OneSource Building Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 31, 2007 | 3 violations | $123 | 3 | 0 |
| Denim Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 63 violations | $37,596 | 54 | 0 |
| People's Liberation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MB Landscaping Nursery MB Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. | Carson | Aug 30, 2007 | 69 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean Mart, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zinc/matty m/A 14 Complete Clothing Company | Vernon | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mesmerize/Kamikam | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cinbee, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joie Jeans | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antik Denim/Life & Death/Tavernit/Yanuk Jeans | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caitac Garment Processing, Inc. | Gardena | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Down Development | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & A Sewing Contractors | Los Angeles | Aug 29, 2007 | 39 violations | $10,000 | 38 | 0 |
| Like Family Home Nursing Services | Santa Monica | Aug 29, 2007 | 12 violations | $7,000 | 11 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 29, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 29, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanctuary Clothing Inc. | North Hollywood | Aug 29, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamphon Corp. | Rowland Heights | Aug 28, 2007 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlantic Dental Group Pezeshk & Tamir Dental Group | Whittier | Aug 27, 2007 | 8 violations | $2,295 | 7 | 0 |
| Oba Oba Brazilian Steak House | City Of Industry | Aug 23, 2007 | 4 violations | $11,152 | 4 | 0 |
| Creative Artist Agency | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilmington Woodworks, Inc | Wilmington | Aug 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Blue Line, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 22, 2007 | 36 violations | $25,357 | 0 | 0 |
| Hotel Bel Air | Los Angeles | Aug 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logos Vanilla Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 22, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Closet | Los Angeles | Aug 22, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramada Inn Torrance Lodging, Inc. | Torrance | Aug 21, 2007 | 10 violations | $4,786 | 9 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportatio | Los Angeles | Aug 21, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter & Son's Car Wash | Los Angeles | Aug 21, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Out Car Wash 26 In Out Car Wash Corporation | North Hollywood | Aug 19, 2007 | 42 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sky High Builders | Los Angeles | Aug 18, 2007 | 21 violations | $8,000 | 17 | 0 |
| Rite Aid Thrifty Payless, Inc. | Lancaster | Aug 18, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colorbox for Kids | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Lameer M.D. | Lancaster | Aug 15, 2007 | 9 violations | $19,385 | 8 | 0 |
| Ancon Marine | Long Beach | Aug 15, 2007 | 14 violations | $18,320 | 5 | 0 |
| Angeles College of Nursing | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ragin Java Coffe Hut, Inc. | West Covina | Aug 14, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lube Pit Stop Inc. dba Express Lube | Calabasas | Aug 14, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Ajay Beri Corp. | Whittier | Aug 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Revelry Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 11, 2007 | 24 violations | $81,478 | 23 | 0 |
| T. R. S. Staffing Solutions | Hawthorne | Aug 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory's Pallets Gregorio Vergara, sole owner | Pico Rivera | Aug 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francisquito Handwash | Baldwin Park | Aug 9, 2007 | 33 violations | $19,362 | 32 | 0 |
| Brian's Auto Repair | Pico Rivera | Aug 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Four C Construction | Pico Rivera | Aug 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gredia Company, Inc. Isaias Antonio Palma, Sole Propriortor | Pomona | Aug 8, 2007 | 6 violations | $4,076 | 2 | 0 |
| T & C Fashion | La Puente | Aug 8, 2007 | 3 violations | $187 | 2 | 0 |
| Fashion Love Han Mo International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | City Of Industry | Aug 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisk Technologies, LLC | Norwalk | Aug 5, 2007 | 15 violations | $166,360 | 6 | $3,750 |
| Garris Plastering Padilla Construction Company | Canyon Country | Aug 3, 2007 | 755 violations | $180,985 | 754 | 0 |
| Del Taco | Artesia | Aug 2, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maylana Fashion, Inc. | Pomona | Aug 1, 2007 | 8 violations | $3,617 | 7 | 0 |
| Bona Kids, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 1, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assa Clothing Big Bang Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 1, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lopez & Associates Engineers | El Monte | Jul 31, 2007 | 5 violations | $218,312 | 4 | 0 |
| National Commercial Services | Northridge | Jul 31, 2007 | 4 violations | $5,485 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam's Contractor | Compton | Jul 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Horizons, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2007 | 427 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Vernon | Jul 31, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Belle Fashions, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Fashion | Los Angeles | Jul 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 30, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Electric & Power Inc. | Glendale | Jul 28, 2007 | 7 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Federation of Teachers American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO | Burbank | Jul 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grace Cleaning Services | Canoga Park | Jul 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanour Security Service, Inc. | Cerritos | Jul 26, 2007 | 4 violations | $11,895 | 3 | 0 |
| Ecology Control Industries, Inc. | Torrance | Jul 26, 2007 | 2 violations | $275 | 1 | 0 |
| One Source Building Services Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 26, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catalina Pacific Concrete | Glendora | Jul 26, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ntrust Infotech Private, Ltd. | Cerritos | Jul 26, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KYO | Los Angeles | Jul 23, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wol Deli | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2007 | 10 violations | $20,940 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun Mode Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2007 | 45 violations | $15,000 | 29 | 0 |
| Moa Moa Production, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2007 | 2 violations | $3,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Stater Brothers Market | Newhall | Jul 22, 2007 | 27 violations | $2,359 | 16 | 0 |
| Papa John's Pizza | Lakewood | Jul 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinkerton Government Services | Van Nuys | Jul 19, 2007 | 82 violations | $27,442 | 81 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Fashion | South El Monte | Jul 17, 2007 | 11 violations repeat | $10,069 | 5 | $1,540 |
| One Clothing | Vernon | Jul 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teaze of California, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Jul 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter & Son's Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jul 16, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pomona Mobile Estate | Pomona | Jul 15, 2007 | 5 violations | $8,743 | 2 | 0 |
| Telecom House, Inc. Telecom House, Incorporated | Beverly Hills | Jul 15, 2007 | 2 violations | $400 | 1 | 0 |
| Girl Talk C & Y Investments, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 12, 2007 | 33 violations | $13,247 | 32 | 0 |
| Homeboy Industries Homeboy Industries, A Non Profit Organization | Los Angeles | Jul 12, 2007 | 27 violations | 0 | 0 | $12,870 |
| Hadaka Sushi | Los Angeles | Jul 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Esther Tejada | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2007 | 7 violations | $3,039 | 3 | 0 |
| H K Market | Los Angeles | Jul 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic Uniform Rental | Los Angeles | Jul 9, 2007 | 54 violations | $92,135 | 44 | 0 |
| Sherman Oaks Tree Service Creative Vision Association, Inc. | Sherman Oaks | Jul 8, 2007 | 29 violations | $47,098 | 20 | $7,672 |
| United Food Group | Los Angeles | Jul 8, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MA Maternal America, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2007 | 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.