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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888, Inc. Chaur Fong, Inc. | South El Monte | May 21, 2005 | 15 violations | $90,000 | 14 | 0 |
| Golden Hunan Restaurant | Northridge | May 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Sky International Trading Co. | Monterey Park | May 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton's Cleaning Systems | Burbank | May 18, 2005 | 18 violations repeat | $11,670 | 17 | $5,236 |
| Pasta & Pizza Roma | Van Nuys | May 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K's Bronx Pizzeria K's Bronx Pizzeria and Italian Food | Canoga Park | May 18, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lea's The Salon | Beverly Hills | May 18, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Industries | Los Angeles | May 17, 2005 | 12 violations | $8,893 | 11 | 0 |
| TM Professionals | Covina | May 16, 2005 | 3 violations | $327 | 1 | 0 |
| Cordova Construction Services | Pacoima | May 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amazing Thai Cuisine | North Hollywood | May 16, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bravo Textiles Inc. | Los Angeles | May 16, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendy's Fashion | South El Monte | May 12, 2005 | 3 violations | $885 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander of California | Los Angeles | May 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Select Clothing Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EL ATACOR | Pico Rivera | May 12, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Harmony, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 48 violations | $71,348 | 47 | 0 |
| Canoga Park Car Wash | Canoga Park | May 10, 2005 | 60 violations | $60,000 | 30 | 0 |
| Sam's Trade Development Corp. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 6 violations | $3,184 | 5 | 0 |
| L. J. Gas Station | South Gate | May 10, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CESEM C.S.M., Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Together USA | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Relief International | Los Angeles | May 10, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 888 Sea Food Restaurant | Rosemead | May 7, 2005 | 44 violations repeat | $216,000 | 43 | $35,000 |
| Water Studio | Venice | May 6, 2005 | 4 violations | $4,097 | 4 | 0 |
| Manchu Wok (FKA-China Inn) | Lakewood | May 5, 2005 | 18 violations | $10,395 | 17 | 0 |
| Cerami Sales Company, Inc. | Gardena | May 4, 2005 | 9 violations | $2,433 | 8 | 0 |
| International Services, Inc. International Protective Services, Inc. | Torrance | May 3, 2005 | 82 violations | 0 | 0 | $20,000 |
| Jeans of America | Los Angeles | May 2, 2005 | 73 violations | $60,854 | 72 | 0 |
| Citizens of Humanity | Huntington Park | May 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paige Premium Denim LLC | Culver City | May 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Resource Industries | Granada Hills | Apr 30, 2005 | 14 violations | $14,205 | 3 | 0 |
| G & B Dye House | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2005 | 10 violations | $2,046 | 9 | 0 |
| Second Alliance Inc | Canoga Park | Apr 27, 2005 | 18 violations | $2,340 | 17 | 0 |
| Valet Service | El Monte | Apr 26, 2005 | 198 violations repeat | $272,407 | 196 | $86,240 |
| Good Time Cafe | Rowland Heights | Apr 26, 2005 | 27 violations | $64,278 | 18 | 0 |
| Third Millennium Construction, Inc | Alhambra | Apr 26, 2005 | 10 violations | $33,137 | 10 | 0 |
| Hereos Bar & Grill | Claremont | Apr 25, 2005 | 31 violations | $60,175 | 30 | 0 |
| Sal's Propane, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wall's Trucking Nathaniel Wall, sole owner | Lynwood | Apr 23, 2005 | 14 violations | $17,071 | 7 | 0 |
| Artdecor Trading | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2005 | 10 violations | $2,628 | 8 | 0 |
| Bonaventure Brewing Co. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood & Brother Intn't Inc/Ligne Divine Intn't | South El Monte | Apr 19, 2005 | 156 violations | $32,452 | 96 | 0 |
| USA Seamless Wear Inc | Carson | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Design Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Sunshine Activewear Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lifestyle Apparel, LLC | Burbank | Apr 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weekendz Off Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vintage Jean Labs Corp. | Monterey Park | Apr 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clue Clothing Corp. | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Fashions E. Fashion International Inc. | Arcadia | Apr 19, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A4 Moshay | Los Angeles | Apr 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wireless City | Pacoima | Apr 16, 2005 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. D. Insulation Company, Inc. | El Monte | Apr 15, 2005 | 164 violations | $31,183 | 86 | 0 |
| SLP Therapy, Inc. | Cerritos | Apr 15, 2005 | 11 violations | $23,527 | 2 | 0 |
| T & K Fashion | Los Angeles | Apr 15, 2005 | 12 violations | $10,015 | 7 | 0 |
| Per Seption W & W Concept, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 15, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayzon Inc. | North Hollywood | Apr 14, 2005 | 5 violations | $327 | 2 | 0 |
| B-Sport, Inc. | Vernon | Apr 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cee Sportswear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Elegance Furniture | Los Angeles | Apr 13, 2005 | 13 violations | $7,392 | 12 | 0 |
| Chan Darae House of Chan Darae, Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 13, 2005 | 3 violations | $521 | 2 | 0 |
| Champ America Travel and Tour | San Gabriel | Apr 12, 2005 | 3 violations | $5,451 | 1 | 0 |
| Corin Sewing Contractor | Huntington Park | Apr 10, 2005 | 147 violations | $60,205 | 124 | 0 |
| Caitac Garment Processing, Inc. | Gardena | Apr 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock & Republic Enterprises, Inc. | Culver City | Apr 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Etelecare Global Solutions | Monrovia | Apr 9, 2005 | 1,629 violations | $208,864 | 1,628 | 0 |
| Ken Mart KRP Clothing Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 9, 2005 | 15 violations repeat | $7,727 | 13 | 0 |
| One Dollar Club | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2005 | 34 violations | $15,467 | 33 | 0 |
| Dollar Club- Pasadena, Inc. | Pasadena | Apr 8, 2005 | 5 violations | $5,260 | 4 | 0 |
| Todo 1 Dollar Only Store, Inc. | Covina | Apr 8, 2005 | 8 violations | $4,894 | 7 | 0 |
| Todo 99 Cents- Baldwin Park | Baldwin Park | Apr 8, 2005 | 5 violations | $4,617 | 4 | 0 |
| Dollar Club- Long Beach | Long Beach | Apr 8, 2005 | 6 violations | $2,107 | 5 | 0 |
| Global Apparel Group Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concepts by Malcom, LLC | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodarte's Trucking Inc | Downey | Apr 6, 2005 | 4 violations | $6,838 | 2 | 0 |
| KRP Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 149 violations repeat | $114,699 | 148 | $35,420 |
| Twin Navi Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 35 violations | $17,552 | 23 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.L.C A 3 / A-1 Textiles, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Fashion | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.M.J.L., Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 3, 2005 | 25 violations | $4,080 | 18 | 0 |
| Fong Garment, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 3, 2005 | 18 violations repeat | $913 | 16 | $2,464 |
| Solo Girl | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanctuary Clothing Inc. | North Hollywood | Apr 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Monte Dental David Kutner DMD A Dental Corporation | El Monte | Apr 1, 2005 | 47 violations | $19,768 | 47 | 0 |
| SANTA MONICA MEDICAL RESPONSE | Santa Monica | Apr 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc. | Sun Valley | Mar 31, 2005 | 2 violations | $5,040 | 1 | 0 |
| Galaxy Car Wash | Valencia | Mar 31, 2005 | 102 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Chef Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams/Mallory Construction Company, Inc. | Placentia | Mar 27, 2005 | 17 violations | $15,337 | 17 | 0 |
| Preventive Security of Southern Calif., Inc | Huntington Park | Mar 26, 2005 | 50 violations | $60,246 | 49 | 0 |
| Moa Moa, Inc. | Compton | Mar 22, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Superior Super Warehouse Store | Covina | Mar 20, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jade Apparel | Vernon | Mar 19, 2005 | 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.