Industry record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against California employers in Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services since 2004: 2,030 cases, $47,167,241 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 Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services at a glance

California employers in Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services account for 2,030 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 1,408 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $47,167,241 in back wages to 45,028 workers, and $2,025,257 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 7 cases closed with $137,599 in back wages.

All cases, newest first

2,030 cases, page 11 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Eastern Termite & Pest ControlLa CrescentaFeb 7, 2013no violations found000
Bracisco, Melissa EstellaMiddletownFeb 6, 20134 violations$5,00420
Elite Structural Services, LLCSan DiegoFeb 5, 20138 violations$1,80280
Hollywood Production Security, Inc.Canoga ParkFeb 5, 2013no violations found000
Bon Pest ControlLos AngelesFeb 5, 20131 violation000
Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the North BayPetalumaFeb 5, 2013no violations found000
Elite Maintenance ServicesSan DiegoFeb 4, 201334 violations$4,336290
AMERICLEAN
Allied National Service Inc.
Los AngelesFeb 1, 201310 violations$976100
Searchpros StaffingCitrus HeightsJan 31, 20138 violations$19,65580
Securitas
Securitas Security Services, USA, Inc.
VenturaJan 31, 2013no violations found000
Kimberly Cleaning Services LLCLos AngelesJan 29, 2013no violations found000
Safety Security Patrol, LLCSan BernardinoJan 27, 2013no violations found000
Pride IndustriesRosevilleJan 26, 20132 violations$6710
City Sightseeing San Francisco
City Sightseeing San Francisco Corporation
San FranciscoJan 24, 2013no violations found000
Advance Tree ServiceUplandJan 22, 2013no violations found000
Maya Tree ServiceLa PuenteJan 22, 2013no violations found000
Colanda CorporationMonterey ParkJan 18, 201324 violations repeat$41,21123$2,151
Chois Security Service, Inc.Los AngelesJan 15, 201378 violations repeat$116,63377$35,998
Marlene Luczon SalongaMiddletownDec 31, 20122 violations$15,73410
Marlene Luczon SalongaHidden Valley LakeDec 31, 20124 violations$13,63120
Deep Kleen, Inc.Elk GroveDec 31, 20129 violations$4,14490
Preferred Agency, Inc.MartinezDec 31, 20121 violation000
National Cinema Services (Gaslamp 15) DBASan DiegoDec 28, 20123 violations000
IQ Pipeline, LLCSan DiegoDec 26, 20124 violations000
8 Security Services, Inc.
238 Security and Investigation Service, Inc.
HaywardDec 19, 201240 violations$18,199400
Nu-Way Security & Investigative Services, IncVictorvilleDec 15, 20126 violations$54550
Prizm Janitorial Services Inc.EscondidoDec 10, 2012no violations found000
Kadima Security ServicesLos AngelesDec 9, 2012107 violations$49,3361060
Blue Star JetsBeverly HillsDec 6, 2012no violations found000
ABM Janitorial ServicesLos AngelesNov 30, 2012no violations found000
Quality Staffing ServicesChinoNov 30, 2012no violations found000
Covenant Aviation SecurityBurlingameNov 8, 20122 violations000
Personnel Plus Inc.NorwalkNov 3, 201213 violations$3,674130
Andrews International LLC.San FranciscoOct 31, 20125 violations$56140
Elite Show ServicesSan DiegoOct 30, 2012no violations found000
B & A International Farm Labor Services, IncFresnoOct 29, 201225 violations$3,20116$6,950
On Demand TransportationSanta RosaOct 24, 2012no violations found000
Access Control SecuritySan BernardinoOct 24, 2012no violations found000
Willi's LandscapingSan CarlosOct 17, 2012no violations found000
Main International Group CorporationStantonOct 15, 20125 violations$4,70340
Palo Verde Services Inc.ChinoOct 10, 2012110 violations$81,533990
Kern Security Systems, Inc.BakersfieldOct 10, 2012no violations found000
New Image Theatre Maintenance, IncEncinitasOct 9, 2012no violations found000
National Group Security, Inc.Los AngelesOct 7, 2012151 violations repeat$185,585147$48,510
Green Brigade
Solrac Business Ventures, Inc.
Rancho CucamongaOct 4, 2012no violations found000
Southern CA Environmental
Southern California Environmental, Inc.
City Of IndustryOct 4, 2012no violations found000
Labor ReadySanta MariaOct 1, 201276 violations$22,379380
Earthwise Arborists, Inc.PlacentiaSep 23, 2012no violations found000
Earthwise Arborists, Inc.RiversideSep 23, 2012no violations found000
Elizabeth Paniagua JanitorialColtonSep 18, 20127 violations$4,05030
Advanced Environmental Solutions IncChinoSep 17, 201218 violations$2,287170
American Asset ProtectionLos AngelesSep 11, 20124 violations$9,59020
Employment Resources Group, Inc.MaywoodAug 30, 2012no violations found000
J F Landscape, Inc.Canoga ParkAug 29, 201268 violations$25,850670
Valley Protective ServicesFresnoAug 23, 20125 violations$4,46930
Real Time Staffing Services Inc. (Select StafChinoAug 22, 2012no violations found000
National Cinema Services (Corporate)San DiegoAug 20, 20123 violations$12,80930
Dynamic Office & Accounting SolutionsDanvilleAug 19, 2012175 violations$2,404340
AOR
Advanced Outsource Recruitment Solutions
Rancho CucamongaAug 16, 2012no violations found000
Crossroads Diversified Services, Inc.RichmondAug 15, 201223 violations$13,346220
Universal Container and Packaging, LLCChinoAug 15, 20122 violations$3,48610
Staff-It, Inc
Employment Resources Group
WhittierAug 14, 20127 violations00$1,025
Vero's Facilities & Maintenance ServicesFremontAug 13, 2012no violations found000
Structure Networks Inc.TustinAug 11, 20121 violation000
Earl's Mail Service (FLSA)StocktonAug 10, 20122 violations$12810
WORKERS.COM
Mel Services Incorporated
ConcordAug 7, 2012no violations found000
Express Employment ProfessionalsConcordAug 6, 2012no violations found000
Jose Martinez Tree Service, IncPlacentiaAug 2, 20121 violation$2,00210
Veterans of the Land, Inc.NipomoJul 22, 2012118 violations$47,523480
Apple TermitePico RiveraJul 22, 201255 violations repeat$6,16452$16,016
Ultimate Personnel ServicesMontebelloJul 13, 2012no violations found000
SuperClean
Paragon Business Ventures, Inc.
PasadenaJul 12, 2012no violations found000
Symtech CorporationOceansideJul 10, 2012no violations found000
M & A Professional ServicesSacramentoJul 9, 201242 violations$6,28270
School Innovations and Advocacy, Inc.El Dorado HillsJun 28, 201248 violations$42,672480
The Karla L. Soules CorporationTorranceJun 15, 201227 violations$28,478260
PESTMASTER Services, Inc.BishopJun 15, 20129 violations$16750
Advanco Fire ProtectionOntarioJun 14, 201213 violations repeat$5,29212$4,488
Hanatour USA Inc.Los AngelesJun 11, 201219 violations$41,720180
Bradley Security & Detective AgencySan DiegoJun 7, 201235 violations$61,448170
A-Ju ToursLos AngelesJun 7, 201217 violations$40,180170
Pacific Coast Cleaning, Inc.San DiegoJun 3, 201244 violations$100,421430
ABM Janitorial ServicesLos AngelesJun 1, 20122 violations$3,38120
Quality Services UnlimitedRosevilleJun 1, 2012no violations found000
NISSHO of California, Inc. Chula VistaSpring ValleyMay 31, 201213 violations$6,275120
RotoTillerGuyNorth HollywoodMay 31, 2012no violations found000
NISSHO of California, Inc. MurrietaMurrietaMay 31, 2012no violations found000
NISSHO of California, Inc. ThermalThermalMay 31, 2012no violations found000
Cingular Inc.Huntington ParkMay 29, 20124 violations$2,33530
Pacific Coast Cleaning, Inc.San DiegoMay 29, 2012no violations found000
Janitorial Solutions dba Capitol CleaningRiversideMay 24, 2012109 violations repeat$119,938108$47,080
Brewer Lawn & Landscape
Brewers Lawn Maintenance, Inc,
San DiegoMay 24, 2012no violations found000
Evergreen Tree Services, LLC.Temple CityMay 23, 201218 violations$60,000170
Hospitality Staffing SolutionsSanta MonicaMay 23, 20126 violations$1,36750
Aztec Landscaping, Inc.Lemon GroveMay 21, 2012no violations found000
J Mendez LandscapeNational CityMay 18, 2012no violations found000
Landcare Logic
Shoreline Land Care Inc.
San DiegoMay 17, 20121 violation000
Ponderosa Landscape, Inc.San DiegoMay 15, 2012no violations found000
Bergensons Property Services, Inc.OceansideMay 12, 2012no violations found000
LongView FedConsulting JVLaguna NiguelMay 9, 20125 violations$41850

Largest back-wage records in Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Global Building Services, Inc.4$1,928,772799Sep 30, 2010
Cybercoders1$1,800,000539Sep 24, 2023
Able Building Maintenance3$1,460,6133,631Dec 31, 2015
Southern California Maids Service Inc1$1,214,354343Dec 19, 2009
So Ca Maid Svc & Carpet Cleaning, Inc. (Refer1$1,115,646224Aug 1, 2005
NCLN20, Inc.16$1,054,497513Oct 6, 2008
Team West Contracting Corporation1$876,93628Feb 17, 2013
Acepex Management Corp3$795,99365Jun 30, 2024
NOVA Commercial Company, Inc.4$709,496316Jun 12, 2010
Quality Construction Cleanup & Demolition,Inc1$682,853122Apr 4, 2024
Staffworks, Inc.1$637,951878Jan 17, 2004
Moderno-Miramar1$625,28014Sep 30, 2021
Veterans of the Land, Inc.2$612,182225Jul 22, 2012
Merchants Building Maintenance4$458,17160Dec 12, 2023
Global Horizons Manpower, Inc.3$451,194152Sep 15, 2005
Bay Contract Maintenance, Inc.2$450,54965Oct 19, 2018
CallSource1$413,634327Oct 31, 2013
Diamond Environmental Services4$398,716144May 7, 2006
Vista Enterprises, Inc.1$394,43837Mar 30, 2003
Aerotek, Inc.4$383,509111Dec 19, 2018

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202622$52,37258
20252923$454,944327
20244529$2,074,419553
20236046$2,940,2981,649
20225643$1,284,8731,199
20218759$2,052,377834
20209064$1,410,299783
20196450$1,359,522997
20185845$1,387,991880
20177455$1,657,6201,331
20167043$659,988860
20159770$2,901,0505,050
201411776$1,363,1482,046
201316999$2,712,2472,086
201214184$1,387,4351,775
201111682$2,130,5811,400
201013081$2,705,4372,788
20098559$2,315,2611,587
200811791$2,764,6175,711
200711074$1,704,3211,484
200610471$2,425,1662,860
20058357$3,202,2243,818
20047561$3,040,4272,876

Your rights in this industry

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in this industry 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. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. 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.

Talk to a California employment lawyer today.

Free, confidential consultation. We represent employees only, never employers.