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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JS Apparel, Inc. | Rancho Dominguez | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perfect Cotton | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cinema Secrets | North Hollywood | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Costume Collections, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FE Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enigma Manufacturing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topson Downs of California, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Casino Bakery Grand Casino on Main, Inc. | Culver City | Aug 9, 2006 | 8 violations repeat | $14,547 | 7 | $2,618 |
| Sam Young SA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 20 violations | $7,922 | 11 | 0 |
| Yaho Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 6 violations | $7,483 | 4 | 0 |
| No Far, Inc | Valley Village | Aug 8, 2006 | 2 violations | $338 | 1 | 0 |
| Cressong Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clovis | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lovely Day Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dori Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tehran Cuisine | Encino | Aug 6, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin F. Jones Racing Stable | Arcadia | Aug 4, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cassidy Racing Stable | Monrovia | Aug 4, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fusion Sushi-Torrance Factory Sushi Restaurants, Inc. | Torrance | Aug 2, 2006 | 5 violations | $9,569 | 4 | 0 |
| Fusion Sushi Factory Sushi Restaurant, Inc. | Manhattan Beach | Aug 2, 2006 | 3 violations | $5,676 | 2 | 0 |
| Cleaning of America | Beverly Hills | Aug 2, 2006 | 3 violations | $695 | 1 | 0 |
| Chuck Hasz Enterprise aka Hasz Fund Control | Woodland Hills | Jul 31, 2006 | 5 violations | $6,473 | 4 | 0 |
| United Valet Parking, Inc. | Culver City | Jul 31, 2006 | 3 violations | $26 | 1 | $1,608 |
| Fa Cun Co., Inc. | South El Monte | Jul 30, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wackenhut Corporation | Pasadena | Jul 28, 2006 | 142 violations | $257,154 | 72 | 0 |
| California Energy California Energy Contractors, Inc. | Van Nuys | Jul 27, 2006 | 32 violations | $108,038 | 31 | 0 |
| Patrick Landscaping | Glendale | Jul 25, 2006 | 5 violations | $2,340 | 2 | 0 |
| Gold's Gym- Hawthorne Muscle Improvement-Hawthorne, Inc | Hawthorne | Jul 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L.A. Dental William E. Ginzburg Dental Corporation | Los Angeles | Jul 23, 2006 | 16 violations | $17,219 | 15 | 0 |
| Alwazir Chicken | Los Angeles | Jul 23, 2006 | 10 violations | $7,592 | 9 | 0 |
| Health Care Partners HealthCare Partners Medical Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2006 | 2 violations | $3,267 | 1 | 0 |
| Shell Gas Station | San Gabriel | Jul 21, 2006 | 32 violations | $5,965 | 31 | 0 |
| Super Me Super Mex Mexican Restaurants, Inc. | Long Beach | Jul 20, 2006 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,574 |
| Amar Shell Gas Station | La Puente | Jul 18, 2006 | 9 violations | $952 | 8 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | Lancaster | Jul 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Katzkin Leather Katzkin Interiors Inc. | Montebello | Jul 17, 2006 | 61 violations | $13,526 | 60 | 0 |
| Valley View Car Wash | Whittier | Jul 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicole's Doggie House | Los Angeles | Jul 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Y Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2006 | 6 violations repeat | $4,705 | 2 | 0 |
| Ruth Olibel Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FMG, Inc. | Whittier | Jul 11, 2006 | 14 violations | $52,787 | 13 | 0 |
| Fusion Sushi Factory Sushi Japanese Restaurants, Inc. | Hermosa Beach | Jul 6, 2006 | 5 violations | $2,856 | 4 | 0 |
| Village Marine Tech | Gardena | Jul 6, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Aspects Security Professionals | Los Angeles | Jul 4, 2006 | 11 violations | $1,880 | 11 | 0 |
| Herrera Marble Designs Herrera Marble & Design, LLC. | Sun Valley | Jun 30, 2006 | 130 violations | $110,963 | 129 | 0 |
| Bread Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2006 | 79 violations | $18,540 | 40 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District-Maintenan | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Vernon | Jun 30, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim's Pet Palace | Sunland | Jun 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.D. Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fidelity Health Care Center | El Monte | Jun 28, 2006 | 40 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Infotrieve Corporate Headquarters Infotrieve Corporate Headqaurters Inc & Subs. | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Professional Produce | Los Angeles | Jun 27, 2006 | 4 violations | $1,129 | 3 | 0 |
| Kay Celine Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 22, 2006 | 10 violations | $25,543 | 10 | 0 |
| Sky Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nature Creation | Chatsworth | Jun 20, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Facun Co., Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 18, 2006 | 24 violations repeat | $24,928 | 17 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Vernon | Jun 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reuben's Garment Cutting and Marking, Inc. | Monterey Park | Jun 17, 2006 | 47 violations | $54,600 | 45 | 0 |
| Reuben's Garment Cutting and Marking, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2006 | 14 violations | $11,466 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeunique International, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeunique International, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unipac Continental | Walnut | Jun 15, 2006 | 105 violations | $26,709 | 103 | 0 |
| Ole's Pool & Construction, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 15, 2006 | 7 violations | $8,093 | 6 | 0 |
| Thermo Hair Care, Inc. | Compton | Jun 15, 2006 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarabia & Associates, Inc. | West Covina | Jun 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilshire west car wash | Santa Monica | Jun 12, 2006 | 8 violations | $11,590 | 7 | 0 |
| Sepulveda West Car Wash, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 12, 2006 | 37 violations | $9,365 | 36 | 0 |
| Shine & Brite Car Wash | Culver City | Jun 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Century West Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jun 11, 2006 | 129 violations | $16,000 | 40 | 0 |
| Delta Airlines | Los Angeles | Jun 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Design Systems | Norwalk | Jun 9, 2006 | 35 violations | $19,914 | 34 | 0 |
| Miranda Agency, Inc. | Long Beach | Jun 9, 2006 | 13 violations | $7,246 | 10 | 0 |
| Akasaka Akasaka Japanese Cuisine, Inc. | Walnut | Jun 8, 2006 | 12 violations | $20,539 | 10 | 0 |
| C & C Auto Sales | El Monte | Jun 8, 2006 | 2 violations | $2,293 | 1 | 0 |
| JM Paquet Home | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Venadita Meat Market | Carson | Jun 7, 2006 | 31 violations | $33,831 | 30 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service | Santa Clarita | Jun 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chinese Express Chao Sheng Chung-Sole Proprietorship | Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malibu Garden Center | Malibu | Jun 4, 2006 | 20 violations | $27,958 | 18 | 0 |
| Arts Tile Artemio Jimenez, sole owner | El Monte | Jun 3, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Care Homes Corp. | Rowland Heights | May 31, 2006 | 38 violations | $46,524 | 34 | 0 |
| Guard Force Security | Los Angeles | May 31, 2006 | 128 violations | $23,589 | 127 | 0 |
| Lee Hong Sales | Los Angeles | May 31, 2006 | 14 violations | $18,277 | 14 | 0 |
| All Magic Paint & Body | Los Angeles | May 30, 2006 | 20 violations | $18,372 | 19 | 0 |
| Big Fish Bar and Grill | Glendale | May 29, 2006 | 1 violation | $324 | 1 | 0 |
| Saki Liquor | Los Angeles | May 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Superior Welding Inc. | Palmdale | May 28, 2006 | 8 violations | $5,227 | 7 | 0 |
| Western States Roofing Systems, Inc. | Northridge | May 26, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Penn Rehabilitation Center | Whittier | May 25, 2006 | 20 violations | $25,232 | 20 | 0 |
| El Quetzal Bakery | Los Angeles | May 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alarcon & Sons, Inc. | Baldwin Park | May 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meatco Provisions, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Los Angeles | May 25, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telecom House, Inc. | Beverly Hills | May 24, 2006 | 12 violations | $77,704 | 4 | $2,250 |
| David's Texaco and Subway | Azusa | May 23, 2006 | 3 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bracy's Plumbing, Inc. | Redondo Beach | May 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffet City | Los Angeles | May 21, 2006 | 27 violations | $12,243 | 18 | 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.