Wage and hour cases in Orange County at a glance
Employers in Orange County account for 2,263 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 1,704 of which found violations (75%). Employers agreed to pay $45,714,608 in back wages to 34,898 workers, and $1,900,769 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 9 cases closed with $961,342 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Construction ($7,717,506), Manufacturing ($7,244,866), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($6,605,851).
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Recycling | Fullerton | Jul 4, 2017 | 2 violations | $4,638 | 1 | 0 |
| Alternative Senior Care-Shasta | Huntington Beach | Jun 30, 2017 | 5 violations | $8,665 | 3 | 0 |
| TBSdelivers Transportation Brokerage Specialists, Inc. | Costa Mesa | Jun 29, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WTB Electronics Recyling Import & Export, Inc | Santa Ana | Jun 28, 2017 | 13 violations repeat | $2,794 | 11 | $3,609 |
| Mitisu Production Inc. | Santa Ana | Jun 26, 2017 | 7 violations | $1,335 | 5 | 0 |
| MenCal Recycling | Santa Ana | Jun 24, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,620 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Recycle Company, Inc. | Stanton | Jun 24, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & M Metals Co Inc. | Santa Ana | Jun 19, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ziegler Doors, Inc. | Santa Ana | Jun 18, 2017 | 60 violations | $55,765 | 43 | 0 |
| Chapman Car Wash Chapman Brookhurst, Inc. | Garden Grove | Jun 18, 2017 | 12 violations | $12,346 | 11 | 0 |
| Aspire Recovery | Huntington Beach | Jun 15, 2017 | 22 violations | $20,726 | 19 | 0 |
| PRC Collection Inc. | Garden Grove | Jun 15, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Huntington Beach Recycle Riverside Scrap Iron & Metal Corp | Huntington Beach | Jun 14, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,354 | 1 | 0 |
| Together We Rise Together We Rise Corporation | Brea | Jun 13, 2017 | 2 violations | $216 | 1 | 0 |
| La Villita Recycling Center | Santa Ana | Jun 12, 2017 | 7 violations | $3,471 | 5 | 0 |
| GDL Recycling Center | Santa Ana | Jun 12, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,748 | 1 | 0 |
| La Altenita Recycling Center | Santa Ana | Jun 12, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,748 | 1 | 0 |
| Orange Recycling Center | Santa Ana | Jun 12, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,488 | 1 | 0 |
| Evergreen Recycling Center | Westminster | Jun 10, 2017 | 2 violations | $330 | 1 | 0 |
| Action Recycling | Orange | Jun 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beachside Recycling | Huntington Beach | Jun 7, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talega Terrace | San Clemente | May 31, 2017 | 6 violations | $15,818 | 4 | 0 |
| Rosehaven I Jayalakshimi Pichika | San Clemente | May 31, 2017 | 3 violations | $870 | 0 | 0 |
| Landmark Services, Inc. | Santa Ana | May 24, 2017 | 38 violations | $155,090 | 38 | 0 |
| US Postal Service | Huntington Beach | May 12, 2017 | 54 violations | $4,179 | 53 | 0 |
| Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa | Anaheim | May 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elite 88 Construction Services | Irvine | May 4, 2017 | 70 violations repeat | $72,196 | 60 | $10,819 |
| J & C Travel Group Inc. | Irvine | May 4, 2017 | 5 violations | $10,524 | 2 | 0 |
| Brinderson Constructors, Inc. | Irvine | Apr 23, 2017 | 1 violation | $2,263 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacific Medical Laboratory International Medical Laboratory Inc. | Irvine | Apr 22, 2017 | 3 violations repeat | $258 | 2 | $721 |
| Citrus City Grille California Restaurant Inc. | Orange | Apr 22, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvel Clinical Research /Marvel Research LLC | Huntington Beach | Apr 22, 2017 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tempo Urban Kitchen | Brea | Apr 18, 2017 | 13 violations | $56,770 | 12 | 0 |
| Rodeway Inn, Buena Park | Buena Park | Apr 18, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,688 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn Makan Hospitality, Inc. | Anaheim | Apr 18, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Inn & Suites Anaheim Maingate | Anaheim | Apr 16, 2017 | 20 violations repeat | $1,988 | 19 | $3,705 |
| Margaret's Home Margaret's Villa, Inc. | Mission Viejo | Apr 15, 2017 | 54 violations | $348,198 | 54 | 0 |
| Quintana Home | Mission Viejo | Apr 15, 2017 | 12 violations | $201,802 | 12 | 0 |
| Farmer Fresh LLC | Garden Grove | Apr 9, 2017 | 3 violations | $3,408 | 3 | 0 |
| PG Transportation, Inc. | Santa Ana | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KML Services Inc. | Yorba Linda | Apr 5, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seaside Terrace Retirement Community | Fountain Valley | Apr 4, 2017 | 67 violations repeat | $23,001 | 66 | 0 |
| Econo Lodge | Anaheim | Apr 2, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSINFOTEK INC. | Irvine | Mar 26, 2017 | 1 violation | $28,000 | 1 | 0 |
| ABM Industries Incorporated ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions Inc | Irvine | Mar 24, 2017 | 8 violations | $1,009 | 4 | 0 |
| Euclid Car Wash | Anaheim | Mar 19, 2017 | 3 violations | $4,726 | 1 | 0 |
| Blaga Precision Inc. | Stanton | Mar 17, 2017 | 15 violations repeat | $50,446 | 9 | $4,176 |
| Brodard Restaurant Brodard, Inc. | Garden Grove | Mar 15, 2017 | 19 violations | $78,654 | 18 | 0 |
| Green Auto Spa | Cypress | Mar 15, 2017 | 15 violations | $32,671 | 15 | 0 |
| Advantage Solutions Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC | Irvine | Mar 12, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AHCi LLC American Human Capital LLC | Los Alamitos | Mar 8, 2017 | 7 violations | $72,474 | 4 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | Fullerton | Mar 3, 2017 | 2 violations | $442 | 1 | 0 |
| Flag Ship Healthcare Center | Newport Beach | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 violation | $102 | 1 | 0 |
| Happy Life Products | Buena Park | Feb 21, 2017 | 16 violations | $4,772 | 12 | 0 |
| Modern Horticulture Service Modern Horticulture Services, Inc. | San Juan Capistrano | Feb 21, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SKR Towing Skyhigh Remarketing, Inc. | Garden Grove | Feb 17, 2017 | 16 violations | $51,426 | 15 | 0 |
| Fresh Grill LLC FB Holdings Company LLC | Santa Ana | Feb 17, 2017 | 1 violation | $315 | 1 | 0 |
| Tustin Place Medical Group | Tustin | Feb 15, 2017 | 3 violations | $2,191 | 3 | 0 |
| Dr. Jay's Laser Medi Spa | Tustin | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 violation | $561 | 1 | 0 |
| Vocational Visions | Mission Viejo | Feb 14, 2017 | 3 violations | $438 | 3 | 0 |
| Legacy Truck Equipment, Inc. | Santa Ana | Feb 11, 2017 | 12 violations | $2,717 | 6 | 0 |
| Helena Gardens II | Tustin | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $7,041 | 0 | 0 |
| Bonner House | Tustin | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $5,081 | 0 | 0 |
| Helena House | Tustin | Feb 8, 2017 | 5 violations | $4,649 | 0 | 0 |
| Fairmont House | Tustin | Feb 8, 2017 | 8 violations | $4,008 | 0 | 0 |
| Helena Gardens | Tustin | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $3,915 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group Horizon Diversified Group , Inc. | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 4 violations | $34,048 | 2 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group Horizon Diversified Group , Inc. | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 4 violations | $29,291 | 2 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 3 violations | $23,637 | 1 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 2 violations | $23,245 | 1 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group Horizon Diversified Group , Inc. | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 3 violations | $20,168 | 1 | 0 |
| Horizon Diversified Group | Mission Viejo | Feb 7, 2017 | 3 violations | $19,048 | 1 | 0 |
| Nubia Cafe Nubia Properties Inc. | Anaheim | Jan 29, 2017 | 2 violations | $10,259 | 2 | 0 |
| Jimenez Bros Art & Iron Jimenez Bros. Art & Iron Works, Inc. | Santa Ana | Jan 25, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,295 | 1 | 0 |
| Marbella Farmer Market | San Juan Capistrano | Jan 22, 2017 | 21 violations | $13,607 | 19 | 0 |
| New Life Spirit | Huntington Beach | Jan 1, 2017 | 3 violations | $4,279 | 1 | 0 |
| Smart Systems Technologies, Inc. | Irvine | Dec 31, 2016 | 49 violations repeat | $149,255 | 48 | 0 |
| Nga T. Ha | Westminster | Dec 20, 2016 | 1 violation | $208 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc | Santa Ana | Dec 18, 2016 | 23 violations | $54,441 | 22 | 0 |
| Music and Smart | Newport Beach | Dec 16, 2016 | 2 violations | $4,600 | 1 | 0 |
| Irvine Cottages (Cottage I) | Irvine | Dec 6, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guardian Angels Home Inc. | Santa Ana | Dec 5, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champion Construction Services | Newport Beach | Dec 1, 2016 | 3 violations | $634 | 2 | 0 |
| Maverick Caulking & Coatings, Inc. | Anaheim | Nov 16, 2016 | 50 violations | $98,036 | 49 | 0 |
| St. Margaret Home for the Elderly | La Habra | Nov 15, 2016 | 15 violations | $41,502 | 9 | 0 |
| St. Margaret Home for the Elderly | La Habra | Nov 15, 2016 | 26 violations | $32,311 | 14 | 0 |
| Mustangs & Fast Fords O.C. | Santa Ana | Nov 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cans For Coins | Santa Ana | Nov 3, 2016 | 2 violations | $22,422 | 2 | 0 |
| Ana Marie's Guest Home Dementia Care | Mission Viejo | Nov 1, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Building Maintenance Quality Building Maintenance Incorporated | Garden Grove | Oct 29, 2016 | 8 violations | $4,782 | 7 | 0 |
| Costa Verde Landscape | Santa Ana | Oct 27, 2016 | 43 violations | $26,360 | 42 | 0 |
| Western Dental Western Dental Services, Inc. | Orange | Oct 26, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shore Break Energy Shorebreak Energey Developers, LLC | Irvine | Oct 22, 2016 | 49 violations | $10,678 | 48 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Mission Viejo | Oct 21, 2016 | 5 violations | $21,771 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Mission Viejo | Oct 21, 2016 | 4 violations | $15,881 | 3 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Fountain Valley | Oct 21, 2016 | 5 violations | $13,894 | 4 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Mission Viejo | Oct 21, 2016 | 4 violations | $12,426 | 3 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Fountain Valley | Oct 21, 2016 | 3 violations | $12,011 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living | Mission Viejo | Oct 21, 2016 | 3 violations | $11,439 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Coast Senior Living Golden Coast Senior Living House #9 | Mission Viejo | Oct 21, 2016 | 3 violations | $11,414 | 2 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Orange County
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | 2 | $3,193,839 | 3,174 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Cybercoders | 1 | $1,800,000 | 539 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| Beckman Coulter | 4 | $1,354,138 | 1,132 | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Acepex Management Corp | 1 | $786,290 | 52 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Sovereign Health Group | 1 | $660,766 | 525 | Apr 28, 2018 |
| Down N Dirty Inc. | 1 | $647,637 | 166 | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Staffworks, Inc. | 1 | $637,951 | 878 | Jan 17, 2004 |
| Arbon Equipment | 1 | $633,207 | 422 | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Saddleback Roofing | 1 | $616,652 | 341 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Legal Turn Inc./Federal Loan Modification LLC | 1 | $586,500 | 246 | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Elite Aerosapce Group | 1 | $583,950 | 85 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| JEM | 2 | $529,187 | 145 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| The Cut and Sew Co. Inc. | 1 | $468,073 | 113 | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Laundry Room Clothing Inc. | 3 | $451,896 | 151 | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Michaelson, Connor & Boul, Inc. (MCB) | 2 | $444,225 | 312 | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Joined Inc. | 1 | $438,509 | 58 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Terra Universal Inc. | 1 | $373,739 | 224 | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Aegis Home Funding | 1 | $373,607 | 93 | Apr 30, 2005 |
| Ross Plastering | 1 | $350,032 | 58 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Margaret's Home | 1 | $348,198 | 54 | Apr 15, 2017 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | $151,239 | 18 |
| 2025 | 18 | 16 | $961,977 | 353 |
| 2024 | 44 | 32 | $1,295,104 | 222 |
| 2023 | 42 | 38 | $2,736,970 | 1,130 |
| 2022 | 51 | 41 | $3,683,189 | 3,826 |
| 2021 | 46 | 37 | $1,570,067 | 528 |
| 2020 | 81 | 65 | $1,785,323 | 1,082 |
| 2019 | 95 | 73 | $989,570 | 952 |
| 2018 | 56 | 50 | $1,843,436 | 1,237 |
| 2017 | 138 | 124 | $2,461,894 | 1,166 |
| 2016 | 139 | 113 | $2,406,692 | 2,265 |
| 2015 | 171 | 148 | $2,586,203 | 1,673 |
| 2014 | 149 | 121 | $3,501,305 | 2,914 |
| 2013 | 202 | 156 | $2,273,582 | 1,653 |
| 2012 | 138 | 99 | $1,612,524 | 1,387 |
| 2011 | 102 | 70 | $2,021,174 | 1,000 |
| 2010 | 109 | 75 | $2,589,158 | 1,531 |
| 2009 | 116 | 66 | $2,643,808 | 1,829 |
| 2008 | 62 | 41 | $900,379 | 985 |
| 2007 | 123 | 93 | $1,605,055 | 2,455 |
| 2006 | 99 | 67 | $1,988,387 | 2,482 |
| 2005 | 162 | 86 | $1,715,549 | 1,374 |
| 2004 | 81 | 63 | $1,635,551 | 2,583 |
Cities in Orange County with cases
- Irvine200 cases, $9,333,995
- Anaheim290 cases, $5,015,730
- Santa Ana336 cases, $3,959,808
- Orange155 cases, $3,418,710
- Garden Grove172 cases, $2,680,174
- Huntington Beach107 cases, $2,581,466
- Brea57 cases, $2,528,354
- San Clemente39 cases, $2,123,679
- Fullerton,78 cases, $1,918,703
- Mission Viejo76 cases, $1,448,621
- Costa Mesa98 cases, $1,271,146
- Tustin61 cases, $998,798
- Westminster63 cases, $956,495
- Fountain Valley47 cases, $798,577
- Newport Beach78 cases, $777,852
- Buena Park83 cases, $723,534
- San Juan Capistrano27 cases, $700,966
- Los Alamitos17 cases, $556,650
- Laguna Hills19 cases, $544,664
- Lake Forest44 cases, $497,601
- La Habra42 cases, $475,413
- Yorba Linda30 cases, $393,766
- Aliso Viejo13 cases, $361,558
- La Palma11 cases, $345,834
- Cypress28 cases, $337,922
- Stanton35 cases, $313,085
- Laguna Niguel19 cases, $228,749
- Dana Point10 cases, $168,191
- Foothill Ranch6 cases, $110,526
- Corona Del Mar3 cases, $74,708
- Laguna Beach7 cases, $42,436
- Ladera Ranch2 cases, $12,681
- Laguna Woods1 cases, $6,157
- Newport Coast1 cases, $4,808
- Trabuco Canyon3 cases, $3,251
- Seal Beach5 cases, $0
Your rights in Orange County
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Orange 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 Orange 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.