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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Seption | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R and K Imports | Baldwin Park | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pandelco Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Star Sung Ki kim dba | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karen Kane | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENC | La Puente | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie's Creations | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elite Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Staples Designer Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Rutkin, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Entrancy | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Globe International Development Corp. | South El Monte | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mermaids Pamela Cook (dba) Mermaids | Studio City | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just for Wraps | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fiesta | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poleci DANILO'R, INC. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fine Stitch | Paramount | Feb 28, 2005 | 17 violations | $29,770 | 9 | 0 |
| CIA Inc. (DBA: Creative Image Associates) | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 5 violations | $2,325 | 4 | 0 |
| Pineda Sewing | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 5 violations repeat | $333 | 4 | $748 |
| LSL Apparel | South El Monte | Feb 28, 2005 | 7 violations repeat | $208 | 3 | $462 |
| Beautiful Kid | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| My Joy of California, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kids Time | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Fashion of LA | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Rocket | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trixxi Clothing Company, Inc. | Vernon | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.H. Sewing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heaven Knows | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Engine Jeans Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minawear Minawear Natural Fiber Clothing | Santa Monica | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seven for Mankind | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J K Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juicy | Pacoima | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacha Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & K Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azalea Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peep Studio | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yolanda Gomez (DBA: Artistic Embroidery and C | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Sportswear / E S Printing | Santa Fe Springs | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gianno Co., LTD | South El Monte | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q E C Qualitec Embroidery Inc. | South El Monte | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination LA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JNJ Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allison Place | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Escape Great Escape Mfr. Corporation | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koko Children, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gemini | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AB L.A. Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2005 | 37 violations repeat | $19,111 | 17 | $6,545 |
| Expo Jeans, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2005 | 33 violations | $13,165 | 16 | 0 |
| Best YK, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2005 | 11 violations | $844 | 6 | 0 |
| Complete Clothing | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unitex, Inc. | El Monte | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.C.N. Fashion Inc. | South El Monte | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | City Of Industry | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cover Design Inc. (Johnny Was) | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romero Image, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 75 violations | $34,500 | 0 | 0 |
| People Cross Int.'l People Cross International | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 40 violations repeat | $17,253 | 30 | $11,550 |
| Today Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 7 violations | $3,983 | 4 | 0 |
| BP Clothing (Baby Phat Jeans) | Pico Rivera | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Leigh | Van Nuys | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Say Me | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dori Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P & S Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Cop, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cello Fashion Joinus Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Apparel Group Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SLL Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecilia's Designs Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Two Three USA | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solo Mio | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pyramid Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. & C. Fashions Miguel Barrales, Sole Owner | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guess ?, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmen Apparel | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caitac Garment Processing, Inc. | El Segundo | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Jeanious | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soprano | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capricho | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guess ?, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Koral | Los Angeles | Feb 26, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 72 violations | $20,476 | 35 | 0 |
| The First, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 72 violations repeat | $20,328 | 25 | $8,766 |
| P.K. Co. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 31 violations | $15,465 | 13 | 0 |
| Apparel Express, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 6 violations | $14,283 | 2 | 0 |
| Fung Wong Fashion | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 28 violations | $10,749 | 13 | 0 |
| BNO, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 14 violations | $8,257 | 6 | 0 |
| My Quyen Lu (DBA: V.L. Fashion) | South El Monte | Feb 25, 2005 | 19 violations | $5,132 | 12 | 0 |
| Reborn, Inc. | South El Monte | Feb 25, 2005 | 5 violations repeat | $2,478 | 1 | $385 |
| Sopro Divino Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 31 violations | $1,499 | 17 | 0 |
| Double Zero | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & E Company | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Next Generation | Bell | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladies Apparel | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pure Design | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Escape | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Access Apparel Inc. (Self Esteem) | Montebello | Feb 25, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JNJ Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 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.