County record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Ventura County Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Ventura County since 2004: 600 cases, $11,260,994 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Ventura County at a glance

Employers in Ventura County account for 600 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 423 of which found violations (71%). Employers agreed to pay $11,260,994 in back wages to 5,600 workers, and $570,196 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 7 cases closed with $553,164 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Health Care and Social Assistance ($3,543,957), Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services ($1,501,558), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($1,386,121).

All cases, newest first

600 cases, page 6 of 6.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Dr. Ron's Animal HospitalSimi ValleyJan 5, 20074 violations$68830
Jerome Starlight Productions, LLCThousand OaksJan 4, 2007no violations found000
Brain Eye Info Tech, Inc.Simi ValleyJan 1, 20075 violations000
First Data Corporation
Cardservice International, Inc.
MoorparkDec 30, 200613 violations$6,753120
Countrywide Home LoansWestlake VillageDec 16, 2006no violations found000
Mr. RooterVenturaNov 30, 2006no violations found000
Countrywide Insurance ServicesSimi ValleyNov 27, 2006no violations found000
Alta Quality Farm ServiceFillmoreNov 21, 20065 violations00$1,300
Los Robles Greens Golf CourseThousand OaksNov 14, 2006no violations found000
Tobias ElectricThousand OaksNov 8, 20063 violations$12110
Marin Labor ServicesSanta PaulaOct 31, 200643 violations$5,252420
Force Electronics, Inc.Westlake VillageOct 22, 20066 violations$4,46650
Accurate Engineering
Accurate Engineering and Fabrication, Inc.
OxnardOct 21, 20069 violations$14,96870
Park Place VillageCamarilloSep 30, 200662 violations000
Woody's Landscape & MasonarySimi ValleySep 29, 2006no violations found000
The Salsa FactoryOxnardSep 8, 20065 violations000
August RoofingMoorparkSep 6, 200643 violations$2,748390
Verizon
Verizon Communications, Inc.
OxnardAug 29, 20061 violation$58510
Abrisa Industrial GlassSanta PaulaAug 15, 2006no violations found000
Kirby Colision CenterOxnardJul 31, 20066 violations$1,62050
Fastenal
Fastenal Company
OxnardJun 30, 2006no violations found000
Ventura Coastal Day Care CenterVenturaJun 18, 200610 violations$14,40190
Rescue Mission
Rescue Mission Alliance
OxnardJun 14, 2006no violations found000
County of Ventura, Public Works AgencyVenturaJun 1, 20061 violation000
C & R MedicalCamarilloMay 11, 20062 violations$20710
Preferred Association ManagementCamarilloMay 9, 20065 violations$5,14840
Quizno's
Alpha Business Corporation
OxnardApr 30, 20065 violations$5,64540
Cottages of the OaksThousand OaksApr 21, 200659 violations$231,61249$11,475
Childrens Learning CenterOxnardApr 15, 2006no violations found000
Todey-Lincoln Mercury MazdaOxnardApr 7, 20062 violations$3,40310
Fillmore Convalescent CenterFillmoreMar 25, 200646 violations repeat$12,23045$6,311
Silver Star Mercedes BenzThousand OaksMar 23, 2006no violations found000
Los Robles Care Center, IncOjaiMar 15, 200657 violations$169,127560
The Pacific Inn MotelVenturaFeb 9, 20062 violations$1,63210
OSI Centro Vision, Inc.Newbury ParkFeb 8, 20061 violation000
Milano's Italian RestaurantVenturaFeb 6, 2006no violations found000
Denny's
Denny's Ventura, LLP
VenturaJan 13, 200628 violations$7,972260
McCullock Transport & RecoveryOxnardJan 10, 20062 violations$38710
WellpointCamarilloJan 10, 2006no violations found000
Basso Distributing CompanyCamarilloJan 7, 20062 violations$64010
JPH Management, Inc.Westlake VillageDec 15, 20052 violations$4,58310
Sea Fresh Seafood
Sea Fresh Seafood, Corp.
OjaiNov 20, 200514 violations repeat$63,02012$4,488
Key Health Management, Inc.Thousand OaksNov 8, 2005no violations found000
Golden Farms ServicesSanta PaulaNov 5, 20055 violations000
Integrated Fire & SafetyVenturaNov 4, 2005no violations found000
Workrite
Workrite Uniform Company
OxnardSep 16, 2005no violations found000
Dial Security CommunicationsCamarilloSep 14, 200513 violations$5,640120
Affordable PlumbingOxnardSep 14, 2005no violations found000
Fashion Forms
Ce Soir Lingerie Co. Inc.
VenturaSep 7, 200553 violations$263,00028$2,887
Terrill F. Oberman, CPAThousand OaksSep 2, 20053 violations$59410
Ken of JapanSimi ValleyAug 15, 200530 violations$92,892210
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Port HuenemeAug 14, 2005no violations found000
Children's Learning CenterOxnardJul 31, 20053 violations$6,79020
Wall Systems, IncMoorparkJul 11, 200590 violations$19,786890
Applebee's
Spectrum Apple, LP dba Applebee's
Simi ValleyJul 11, 20052 violations000
American Machine and ConveyorVenturaJun 30, 2005no violations found000
Ventura Convalescent HospitalVenturaJun 10, 2005no violations found000
VMSI, Inc.
Vascular Multi Specialty, Inc.
Simi ValleyJun 3, 20054 violations$8,72430
CGM PlumbingCamarilloMay 21, 200510 violations$24,78390
Moorpark Auto-SpaMoorparkMay 3, 200513 violations repeat$18,23612$4,620
ACA Security ServicesVenturaApr 30, 2005no violations found000
TreescapesCamarilloApr 14, 2005no violations found000
Victoria Care Center
Victoria Ventura Healthcare LLC
VenturaMar 26, 200511 violations$34,909100
A.R.C.
Association of Retarded Citizens
VenturaMar 15, 20056 violations$11,24760
McDonaldsThousand OaksFeb 13, 20054 violations00$1,980
Leko Construction, IncSimi ValleyFeb 3, 2005no violations found000
Fillmore Convalescent CenterFillmoreJan 14, 200510 violations$8,71990
Allstate CellularVenturaJan 14, 2005no violations found000
Agape Medical TransportOxnardNov 30, 20042 violations$36110
Oxnard Housing Department, Modernization Div.OxnardNov 5, 200427 violations$38,757270
Dial Security CommunicationsCamarilloOct 14, 20042 violations$27410
Homestore, Inc.Westlake VillageOct 10, 2004454 violations$1,260,2804530
E.S.G. (Formerly SSI)
Employers Service Management Group, Inc.
VenturaOct 10, 20042 violations$2,27320
Superior Panoramic Hand PrintsCamarilloSep 30, 200421 violations$7,383200
Margarita VillaVenturaSep 15, 2004no violations found000
Moorpark PetroleumMoorparkSep 12, 20048 violations$11,11070
I.T.S. Corporations
ITS Corporation/ITS Federal/ITS Answer
OxnardAug 16, 2004no violations found000
VENTURA ENTERTAINMENT, LLCThousand OaksAug 3, 2004no violations found000
Mexicali TiresSimi ValleyJul 29, 20047 violations$8,83550
Rose House Residential Care CenterVenturaJul 26, 20048 violations$5,50460
Balboa Insurance, sub of CountrywideSimi ValleyJun 22, 20041 violation$10310
Scott's Hot Rods N Custom'sVenturaJun 18, 200424 violations$75,000230
Pacific CommercialNewbury ParkJun 15, 200443 violations$64,041420
Camarillo Car Wash
Lewis Adolfo Investments Inc.
CamarilloJun 7, 200424 violations000
Countrywide
Countrywide Financial Corporation
Simi ValleyJun 6, 200413 violations$54,453120
Stone Oven PizzaSimi ValleyApr 30, 200410 violations00$9,020
Pacific Multi-Services
Pacific Economic Multi-Services
Newbury ParkApr 18, 200423 violations$19,866220
Westlake Car Wash Inc.Thousand OaksMar 16, 200453 violations$8,000280
Sanda HarvestingOxnardMar 15, 20045 violations000
Ventura Estates
Southern Cal Conf. of 7th Day Adventists
Newbury ParkMar 14, 200422 violations repeat$8,96517$3,740
Oxnard Auto Clinic
Oxnard Auto Experts, Inc.
OxnardMar 13, 200412 violations$5,707110
Sanda HarvestingOxnardMar 4, 20045 violations00$1,300
B & M RestaurantsWestlake VillageNov 21, 200325 violations$69,475240
Concrete ExpressVenturaJul 19, 200327 violations repeat$30,000270
State Ready Mi
State Ready Mix, Inc.
OxnardJul 14, 2003no violations found000
Beverly ResidenceSimi ValleyMay 13, 20038 violations$53,78440
ROTO ROOTER
Gold Coast Rooters, Inc.,
VenturaDec 9, 200229 violations000
Moorpark Auto-SpaMoorparkNov 8, 200133 violations$17,135330
Campo Tres S
Samuel Camacho and Adolfo Ramos
OxnardMar 5, 20011 violation00$1,200
Oxnard Manor Healthcare CenterOxnardnot statedno violations found000

Largest back-wage records in Ventura County

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Homestore, Inc.1$1,260,280453Oct 10, 2004
EJ3 Family Home1$1,077,09149Mar 8, 2024
Metson Marine Services, Inc.3$479,35186Dec 8, 2024
JJ Residential Care I1$466,71920Aug 31, 2023
CallSource1$413,634327Oct 31, 2013
RMC Residential Care Home, LLC2$391,18033Jan 26, 2026
Molina Transportation4$304,05458Jan 31, 2012
Jemie Family Home1$269,86810Mar 8, 2024
Fashion Forms2$263,00028Dec 8, 2008
P.A.C. Construction Services, Inc.1$256,230286Sep 24, 2008
Cottages of the Oaks2$231,61249Jul 19, 2010
CJ Seto Support Services1$192,90639Nov 5, 2020
Supply Chain Management1$190,41852Aug 31, 2025
Los Robles Care Center, Inc1$169,12756Mar 15, 2006
Mr. Rooter Plumbing1$167,47221Nov 30, 2013
Moon Valley Nurseries1$157,58322Apr 29, 2025
Anterra Energy Services1$155,92915Jul 18, 2008
Abutin Care Home1$153,54614Apr 28, 2023
Viasource Solutions2$150,384477Dec 9, 2016
Omnicare1$150,00030Aug 10, 2016

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202644$465,29652
20252519$668,346222
20241513$1,985,579171
20232720$748,418172
20221411$122,187175
2021117$45,75759
20202016$269,263147
201996$69,60417
2018119$41,06030
20171510$24,89910
201665$150,41232
20152217$400,019579
20142417$172,14382
20132419$708,569500
20126039$299,252294
20113124$465,636185
20103825$530,030373
20095733$237,197218
20084229$841,281616
20074831$222,900375
20063725$488,917310
20052817$562,923215
20042421$1,570,912678

Cities in Ventura County with cases

Your rights in Ventura County

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Ventura 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 Ventura 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.

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