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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too Mi Christiana Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nally & Mille M.X.F. Designs, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleo Casuals Ans Production Corp. | Los Angeles | Jan 6, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Private Duty | Studio City | Jan 5, 2006 | 73 violations | $329,238 | 73 | 0 |
| Pacific Housing | Los Angeles | Jan 5, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Pole Company Inc. | Palmdale | Jan 4, 2006 | 271 violations | $55,187 | 270 | 0 |
| Santa Monica Dental Santa Monica Dental Practice | Santa Monica | Jan 4, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regional Patrol Services | Lancaster | Jan 1, 2006 | 60 violations | $27,838 | 59 | 0 |
| Golden Construction Company | Santa Clarita | Jan 1, 2006 | 11 violations | $6,975 | 6 | 0 |
| Right Choice, Inc. Right Choice A Staffing Co. Inc. | Glendora | Jan 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Systems Inc. | Valencia | Dec 31, 2005 | 45 violations | $136,083 | 44 | 0 |
| Caballero International, Inc | North Hollywood | Dec 31, 2005 | 104 violations repeat | $115,583 | 103 | $38,522 |
| P.S.I. Product Sales, International | Agoura Hills | Dec 31, 2005 | 10 violations | $16,709 | 9 | 0 |
| Carnegie Middle School Los Angeles Unified Schhol District | Carson | Dec 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&P Concrete Pump Service, Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Dec 30, 2005 | 13 violations | $30,145 | 12 | 0 |
| San Gabriel Insulation | Covina | Dec 21, 2005 | 45 violations | $153,621 | 44 | 0 |
| Sara's Mexican Bar & Grill | Norwalk | Dec 21, 2005 | 3 violations | $573 | 3 | 0 |
| Parsons Evergreene | San Pedro | Dec 17, 2005 | 21 violations | $99,694 | 11 | 0 |
| Frisco's Carhop Diner | Rowland Heights | Dec 15, 2005 | 49 violations repeat | $114,824 | 48 | $26,400 |
| Frisco's Car Hop Diner, Inc | Rowland Heights | Dec 15, 2005 | 4 violations | $5,223 | 3 | 0 |
| FLD Fashion | South El Monte | Dec 15, 2005 | 41 violations | $4,392 | 22 | 0 |
| Kim & Cami Productions, Inc. | Vernon | Dec 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lily Bleu | Gardena | Dec 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & C Fashion | South El Monte | Dec 14, 2005 | 7 violations | $7,749 | 5 | 0 |
| Aikos Limited Group Inc. (No No Apparel) | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 16 violations | $4,771 | 12 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Funkadero Anthony Serdarusich | Temple City | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nu | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fenini Fellyr International Inc | Baldwin Park | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just Choon, Teeze Me, Noodles | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apple Kids USA | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lollipop | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Dec 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Consultant Association, Inc. | Downey | Dec 12, 2005 | 2 violations | $180 | 1 | 0 |
| Caroline's Auto Repair | Pomona | Dec 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tri Star Car Wash | Van Nuys | Dec 11, 2005 | 30 violations | $14,846 | 29 | 0 |
| Ancillary Provider Services | Hacienda Heights | Dec 9, 2005 | 12 violations | $11,343 | 11 | 0 |
| ROWLETT TOWING, INC. | Burbank | Dec 8, 2005 | 4 violations | $2,323 | 2 | 0 |
| Vandeuren Galleries | West Hollywood | Dec 8, 2005 | 2 violations | $806 | 1 | 0 |
| North Hills Car Wash | Granada Hills | Dec 7, 2005 | 7 violations | $2,086 | 6 | 0 |
| Spot Light Plus Management, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 7, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jade Apparel | Los Angeles | Dec 7, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yagi USA | Los Angeles | Dec 7, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nueva Imagen | Los Angeles | Dec 6, 2005 | 23 violations repeat | $7,165 | 21 | $4,851 |
| Geisha House | Los Angeles | Dec 2, 2005 | 22 violations | $5,057 | 19 | 0 |
| Midas Auto Service Experts | Inglewood | Dec 1, 2005 | 2 violations | $677 | 1 | 0 |
| Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance | Glendale | Nov 30, 2005 | 80 violations | $325,000 | 51 | 0 |
| HWB Car Wash, INC | Burbank | Nov 30, 2005 | 33 violations | $16,295 | 32 | 0 |
| Sherman Oaks Auto Resort | Van Nuys | Nov 30, 2005 | 11 violations | $2,674 | 10 | 0 |
| Christine's Domestic Agency | Monterey Park | Nov 30, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Weston Bakeries, Inc. | Placentia | Nov 28, 2005 | 10 violations | $14,910 | 9 | 0 |
| Enchante Distribution Service (EDS) | Los Angeles | Nov 26, 2005 | 39 violations | $79,310 | 37 | 0 |
| Mission: Renaissance | Glendale | Nov 23, 2005 | 14 violations | $6,152 | 13 | 0 |
| Dunamis Corp. Dunamis Collection Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 23, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Security Associates, Inc. | La Puente | Nov 22, 2005 | 1 violation | $358 | 1 | 0 |
| Mesa Engineering | Santa Clarita | Nov 22, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sagal, Inc. | North Hollywood | Nov 21, 2005 | 53 violations | $88,390 | 52 | 0 |
| Silverado Senior Living The Huntington | Alhambra | Nov 21, 2005 | 7 violations | $8,696 | 7 | 0 |
| Pho-Cafe | Los Angeles | Nov 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Housing Diversified | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2005 | 268 violations repeat | $385,802 | 164 | $60,962 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Van Nuys | Nov 18, 2005 | 25 violations | $51,907 | 23 | 0 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Van Nuys | Nov 18, 2005 | 20 violations | $51,717 | 18 | 0 |
| Socorro's Restaurant | Northridge | Nov 18, 2005 | 20 violations | $16,099 | 18 | 0 |
| American Dye House, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2005 | 3 violations | $3,741 | 2 | 0 |
| ADH Denim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juicy Couture | Pacoima | Nov 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. | Vernon | Nov 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fortune Casuals LLC | Culver City | Nov 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Koral Koral Industries | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayne Eras Center | Culver City | Nov 17, 2005 | 2 violations | $2,786 | 1 | 0 |
| Noel's Lighting | Pico Rivera | Nov 17, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonys Transmision Center | Los Angeles | Nov 17, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Carwash, Inc. Super Kleen Hand Car Wash | South El Monte | Nov 16, 2005 | 29 violations | $6,850 | 22 | $2,722 |
| Tri-Valley Mechanical Inc. | Canyon Country | Nov 15, 2005 | 292 violations | $137,838 | 291 | 0 |
| Crista Car Wash | Santa Clarita | Nov 14, 2005 | 360 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catalyst Imaging, Inc. | Van Nuys | Nov 12, 2005 | 6 violations | $26,816 | 1 | $1,800 |
| The Traveling Mop The Traveling Mop/Janitorial Supply Shop | Agoura Hills | Nov 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Credit Bereau in Lancaster Credit Bereau of Lancaster & Palmdale, Inc. | Lancaster | Nov 8, 2005 | 12 violations | $3,907 | 11 | 0 |
| UCLA Recreatioon - Marina Aquatic Center | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2005 | 13 violations | $2,293 | 12 | 0 |
| Dave's Baking Company | Hawthorne | Nov 7, 2005 | 28 violations repeat | $54,953 | 26 | $8,008 |
| Silver Spoon Restaurant | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2005 | 6 violations | $7,054 | 5 | 0 |
| United Management Health Center | Tarzana | Nov 5, 2005 | 2 violations | $1,838 | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Disposal Transport | Van Nuys | Nov 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bell Gardens Family Center Family Health Care Center of Greater L. A. | Bell | Nov 1, 2005 | 13 violations | $6,009 | 12 | $1,000 |
| Harman Group | Northridge | Nov 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contractors Wardrobe Contractors Waredrobe, Inc. | Valencia | Oct 31, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,837 | 4 | 0 |
| Phil Giba Farms | Lancaster | Oct 31, 2005 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonalds | Los Angeles | Oct 29, 2005 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Huarache Azteca Restaurant | Los Angeles | Oct 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagle Rock Lube Master | Los Angeles | Oct 27, 2005 | 7 violations | $16,478 | 5 | 0 |
| Zankou Chicken | Van Nuys | Oct 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phatt & Juicy Burgers Inc. | Inglewood | Oct 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun and Moon Cafe | Torrance | Oct 26, 2005 | 2 violations | $1,590 | 1 | 0 |
| Terra - Form, Inc | Sun Valley | Oct 26, 2005 | 37 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teletech Government Solutions | North Hollywood | Oct 23, 2005 | 1,668 violations | $174,712 | 913 | 0 |
| Martha Cortez Trucking | Hacienda Heights | Oct 22, 2005 | 80 violations | $113,667 | 26 | 0 |
| Longo Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Oct 22, 2005 | 25 violations repeat | $13,614 | 14 | $15,400 |
| Rubber Ducky Productions, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 22, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piac'e Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 22, 2005 | 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.