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 12 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Starside Security and Investigation, Inc.Diamond BarMay 7, 201227 violations$31,506180
Computer Cite (CCite)San RamonMay 5, 20122 violations$7,46210
The Party Staff, Inc.Costa MesaMay 4, 2012no violations found000
CP S Security SolutionsGardenaMay 1, 2012no violations found000
Vangaurd Resources CorpSan DiegoApr 30, 20124 violations$1,56140
Nu-Way Security and Investigative Services, IVictorvilleApr 29, 20128 violations$11,92060
Blue Skies Landscape MaintenanceSan DiegoApr 29, 20121 violation000
National Cinema Services (Corporate)San DiegoApr 27, 2012no violations found000
D & S Landscaping, Inc.LivermoreApr 26, 201226 violations repeat$42,75221$7,854
Merrill Corporation
Merrill Communications LLC
San FranciscoApr 26, 2012no violations found000
Hampton Inn & SuitesReddingApr 19, 2012no violations found000
PACE Clearning ServicesBarstowApr 15, 20123 violations$4,65320
Excellence in Building MaintenanceThousand OaksApr 15, 201214 violations$3,410130
Microbiz Security CompanySan FranciscoApr 15, 20124 violations$25040
GNS Management Inc.San DiegoApr 14, 201242 violations$3,500420
GNS Management Inc.IrvineApr 14, 201211 violations$449110
Trinity Protection Services, IncSacramentoApr 12, 2012no violations found000
Samco Restoration
Samco Restoration Group Corp
South El MonteApr 8, 201218 violations$2,893170
Workforce Staffing
Workforce Outsourcing, Inc
OrangeApr 8, 20122 violations$41310
Premier Medical Doctors, Inc.TehachapiApr 6, 20122 violations000
Hospitality Staffing SolutionsGarden GroveApr 1, 2012324 violations repeat$58,9523230
Hospitality Staffing SolutionsGarden GroveApr 1, 20124 violations repeat$1,0974$880
Kenexa HR Success MultipliedWalnut CreekApr 1, 2012no violations found000
Environmental LandcareCamarilloMar 31, 20122 violations$4110
Oakmont of Chino HillsChino HillsMar 31, 2012no violations found000
Perez Cleaning and Restoration Inc.Signal HillMar 28, 201233 violations$13,375110
Pestmasters ServicesMcclellanMar 28, 20121 violation$11710
Sierra Landscaping Co.Palm DesertMar 28, 2012no violations found000
Staffing Network LLCHaywardMar 26, 20122 violations$6010
Facilitec West
Stavros Enterprises, Inc
WalnutMar 24, 201274 violations$30,766730
Valley Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc.LodiMar 23, 2012no violations found000
Chenega Integrated Systems LLC-Vandenberg AFBVandenberg AfbMar 15, 2012no violations found000
Quality Landscape CareVenturaMar 14, 201218 violations$1,119170
Hydrex Pest Control Co.
Sierra Business Services, Inc.
Santa BarbaraMar 10, 201212 violations$12,659110
Jessie Flores Landscape Co.Thousand OaksMar 9, 201214 violations$30,565130
Hydrex Pest Control Co.BakersfieldMar 9, 201236 violations$19,031350
Jose Yanez Tree Service
Jose Yanez Gardening and Tree Services
Costa MesaMar 5, 2012no violations found000
Discount LandscapeWoodland HillsMar 4, 2012no violations found000
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.PasadenaMar 1, 20121 violation$69310
Bragar Landscaping
Kenneth J. Brager Landscaping
Oak ParkFeb 29, 2012no violations found000
National Cinema Services (Grossmont CenterLa MesaFeb 28, 2012no violations found000
Scope ServicesEl CajonFeb 27, 20126 violations$3,72230
Mow Rake SowLos AngelesFeb 17, 2012no violations found000
Accent Service Company, Inc.Los AngelesFeb 12, 2012no violations found000
LC & RC Cleaning ServicesColtonFeb 8, 2012no violations found000
The Shooter CompanyNovatoFeb 7, 20128 violations$18,62870
California Building CareSanta AnaFeb 4, 2012no violations found000
United Site Services
United Site Services of California, Inc.
El MonteFeb 3, 201224 violations$5,045240
Evergreen Environmental ServicesNewarkFeb 1, 2012no violations found000
Support Services of America, Inc.NorwalkJan 31, 20122 violations$7610
Tessada & Associates, Inc.Mountain ViewJan 31, 20125 violations000
LMC Security SolutionsLa PalmaJan 29, 2012no violations found000
Legal Recovery Law Offices IncSan DiegoJan 27, 2012no violations found000
American General Private SecurityLa MiradaJan 26, 20126 violations$13,56440
LongView Inc. Fed ConsultingLaguna NiguelJan 17, 20126 violations$3,52460
Community Recycling & Resource Recovery Inc.Sun ValleyJan 14, 20121 violation000
California Sentry ServicesFountain ValleyJan 12, 2012no violations found000
Universal Waste SystemSanta Fe SpringsJan 8, 201217 violations repeat$5,92516$8,800
Andrews International LLC.ValenciaJan 1, 2012no violations found000
Merchants Landscape
Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Santa AnaDec 31, 201132 violations$41,744320
IAP Worldwide ServicesFort IrwinDec 31, 201140 violations$31,634230
Contact Security Inc.BreaDec 30, 2011no violations found000
Cima's Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.Rancho CordovaDec 28, 201122 violations$13,151220
Golden Dragon Patrol
Golden Dragon Security Service, Inc.
Garden GroveDec 24, 201116 violations$37,322150
MRM Floor ServicesElk GroveDec 22, 201139 violations$71,704360
Tactical Services Inc.OceansideDec 19, 20112 violations$1,77510
JCR Janitorial ServiceSan JoseDec 19, 20111 violation$62710
Bergensons Property Services, Inc.OceansideDec 19, 2011no violations found000
Jose Roberto MartinezSan JoseDec 19, 2011no violations found000
See USA Tour
Portofino Tours Services
Los AngelesDec 9, 20111 violation000
A Professional AnswerWest HollywoodDec 5, 20115 violations$1,52250
Thoreau Services, Inc.
Thoreau Janitorial Services, Inc.
Los AngelesDec 5, 2011no violations found000
Sunrise Floor Systems, LLCTemeculaDec 4, 2011154 violations$53,1651490
Pace Cleaning ServicesBarstowDec 4, 20114 violations$42540
Chugach McKinley Inc.San DiegoDec 4, 2011no violations found000
ABM Janitorial ServicesLos AngelesDec 3, 20113 violations repeat$2351$220
G4S Secure SolutionsSan FranciscoDec 2, 201134 violations$5,232330
Garda CL West, Inc.PasadenaDec 2, 2011no violations found000
EEC Development LLC
Wireless Communications Unlimited
OaklandDec 1, 20114 violations$9,34420
Leading Edge Enterprises LLCTravis AfbNov 30, 201112 violations$34,57870
Ordnance & Explosives Remediation, Inc. (OER)LompocNov 30, 201165 violations$24,016280
Baron Services Inc.Alta LomaNov 29, 20111 violation000
Blue Shield LA ProtectionArcadiaNov 20, 201161 violations$93,856600
Pacific Property PreservationLong BeachNov 20, 201184 violations000
Covenant Aviation SecurityBurlingameNov 17, 20112 violations000
Covenant Aviation SecurityBurlingameNov 17, 2011no violations found000
Omega Landscape DesignSan FernandoNov 17, 20111 violation000
A&M Cleaning ServicesLos AngelesNov 14, 2011no violations found000
Premier Pest ManagementTurlockNov 10, 2011no violations found000
Sonik Commercial ServicesLong BeachNov 7, 201166 violations$166,630220
Pace Cleaning Services
P.A.C.E. Services Corporation
BarstowNov 5, 201137 violations$80,081270
SOS Protection, IncPasadenaNov 3, 201121 violations$59,556200
Labor Ready Southwest IncThousand PalmsNov 3, 2011no violations found000
4-7 Ride
24-7 Ride, Inc.
Santa AnaOct 28, 201111 violations$5,70290
Southern California LandscapeFontanaOct 27, 201185 violations$70,284750
BriteWorks IncCovinaOct 20, 201138 violations$23,739370
CTI
Collection Technology, Inc.
Monterey ParkOct 20, 2011134 violations$20,7971340
40 HRS INCSan JoseOct 20, 20111 violation000
Matheson Postal Services, Inc.SacramentoOct 15, 201180 violations$3,484360
Mirage Landscape, IncRedwood CityOct 5, 20117 violations$21,05050

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.

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