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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepts By Malcolm | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercedes H. Vasquez (DBA: Dems apparel) | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silent Partners | Calabasas | Mar 17, 2005 | 19 violations | $8,903 | 18 | 0 |
| University High School LACSG | Los Angeles | Mar 16, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.A.S.E. Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C and C Transportation Transpetro of California, Inc. | Bellflower | Mar 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sol Bin, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lila Dinh (DBA: J & J Sewing) | El Monte | Mar 8, 2005 | 9 violations | $244 | 5 | 0 |
| Cinderella Hair | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 7, 2005 | 5 violations | $1,204 | 4 | 0 |
| Seventy Two, Inc. | City Of Industry | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JBL CAL Apparel, Inc. | Northridge | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin's Fashion, Inc. | Rosemead | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB Co. Lunachi | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seollem, Corporation | Gardena | Mar 5, 2005 | 123 violations | $22,171 | 61 | 0 |
| Come Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 46 violations | $12,000 | 27 | 0 |
| Collections Inc | South El Monte | Mar 5, 2005 | 8 violations repeat | $221 | 6 | $2,310 |
| New S. Y. Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Commerce | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hillary From L.A Co Hilaria Ramirez Duran, Sole Owner | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retro Rags | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Wrapper Just For Wraps Inc. | Vernon | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pang, Inc. | El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | 98 violations | $38,363 | 41 | 0 |
| M D Enterprises Inc | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | 6 violations repeat | $1,037 | 4 | $748 |
| Perception W & W Concept Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Step by Step | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Q I Sportswear, Inc. (AASI, Inc.) | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monorey Canyon | Montebello | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Girl, Inc. City Girl, Incorporated | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young Tai Chi (DBA: Fashion Top | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DNK, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohtooky Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 17 violations | $12,634 | 0 | 0 |
| G. F., Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 50 violations | $10,450 | 21 | 0 |
| Sky Blue Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 39 violations | $4,006 | 28 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rampage Clothing Company Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Triangle | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kathie K | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper & Design Niki-Viki Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yag D & Y Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.G.R Contractor, LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.K.P., Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I.L.U. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Jade, Inc. (DBA: East L.A. Apparel Se | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Joinus Jae Young Nah (dba) Cello; Fashion Joinus | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cute Girl,Incorporated | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Volume Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoompy | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PIA Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Jeans | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pure Radiance, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 70 violations | $35,897 | 23 | 0 |
| Cristy Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 24 violations | $3,292 | 10 | 0 |
| M. J. Tex, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 3 violations | $366 | 1 | 0 |
| Azwell Wholesale and Manufacturing | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoompy | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angela, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn Design | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knitware | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Closet | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L & F Sportswear | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Escape | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allison Place | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ready to Wear Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & S Sportswear, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heart & Soul | Gardena | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hung Fa, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alliance Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Max Inc. | Pasadena | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo Stone International Corporation | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GBS Sportswear/A. Star Fashion | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dollar Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavdi, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teaze of CA | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solow Style | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moshay, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse Enterprise, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clover Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 46 violations | $27,615 | 22 | 0 |
| Asther Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 70 violations repeat | $21,993 | 35 | $16,363 |
| Y Green Incorporation | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 19 violations | $10,941 | 11 | 0 |
| New Chef Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 7 violations repeat | $1,885 | 6 | $2,805 |
| Brothers Fashion | Rosemead | Mar 1, 2005 | 9 violations | $353 | 8 | 0 |
| Camilla | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logos | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 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.