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 13 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
4 Patrol Inc.San BernardinoOct 4, 2011no violations found000
Long View International Technology SolutionsLaguna NiguelOct 1, 2011no violations found000
IAP Worldwide ServicesFort IrwinSep 30, 201144 violations$9,489440
Chenega Security & Protection Services LLCShasta LakeSep 30, 2011no violations found000
AHTNA
AHTNA FAcility Services, Inc.
West SacramentoSep 30, 20115 violations000
Secure TaskWoodland HillsSep 23, 20111 violation$14410
GSS Property ProtectionInglewoodSep 21, 2011no violations found000
Avlon Security & PatrolSan JoseSep 17, 2011no violations found000
Southern California EnvironmentalLa PuenteSep 11, 20116 violations repeat$5,5595$1,925
C & D Landscape Services IncSan BernardinoSep 10, 2011no violations found000
SynarcNewarkSep 3, 201152 violations$33,377500
Matheson Postal Services, Inc.SacramentoSep 2, 20112 violations$3,76710
Servi-Tek, IncSan DiegoAug 31, 20117 violations$7,26950
National Cinema Services (Corporate)La JollaAug 24, 20119 violations$3,86040
R.M. Warehouse Services
Raul Meraz-Sole Proprietorship
ParamountAug 21, 2011114 violations$294,6101120
Mail Courier ServiceMenlo ParkAug 21, 20111 violation000
Apple One Government Solutions
Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc.
Huntington BeachAug 18, 20111 violation$3,22610
Rincon Tribal AdministrationValley CenterAug 17, 2011no violations found000
One Tripp Tree Service, IncSan DiegoAug 15, 20111 violation000
Servicon Systems, IncCulver CityAug 13, 2011no violations found000
Athens Servcies
Arakelian Enterprises, Inc.
City Of IndustryAug 9, 20115 violations$21,62520
J and L Commercial JanitorialValley VillageJul 27, 20111 violation000
Western Tree ServiceChula VistaJul 26, 2011no violations found000
Alliance Inspection Management LLCLong BeachJul 25, 2011254 violations000
IMAX Service CorporationLos AngelesJul 24, 2011137 violations$65,453690
National Cinema Services (Corporate)La JollaJul 23, 20115 violations$15,24420
National Cinema Services (Corporate)La JollaJul 23, 20117 violations$15,09430
National Cinema Services (Corporate)La JollaJul 23, 20117 violations$5,75930
National Cinema Services (Corporate)La JollaJul 23, 20112 violations$42610
Edumec Janitorial ServicesRedwood CityJul 19, 2011no violations found000
Earl's Mail Service (FLSA)StocktonJul 15, 20114 violations000
Temps Plus, IncCoronaJul 8, 201151 violations00$10,550
Spearhead Protection, Inc
Shield Protection & Public SafetyKennethLakes
AntiochJul 5, 2011no violations found000
Erick's Carpet Cleaning
ERICK'S CARPET CLEANING SERVICES, INC.
Santa AnaJun 24, 201112 violations$14,523110
Superior Tree Care
Superior Tree Care Corporation
AnaheimJun 17, 201132 violations$108,254260
Eller's Tree ServiceCosta MesaJun 17, 201114 violations$9,23470
Peterson's Tree Works, Inc.OrangeJun 11, 201127 violations$41,915260
Tactical Services Inc.OceansideJun 8, 20113 violations$64820
Cypress Private SecuritySan FranciscoJun 4, 201129 violations$84,697100
Alltech Protective ServicesLos AngelesJun 3, 20115 violations repeat$17,7154$1,870
Service Master Building MaintenanceModestoJun 3, 2011no violations found000
Ecola Termite & Pest ControlVenturaMay 25, 201111 violations$3,578110
B & J Tree Service
Bobby Gilbert DBA B&JTree Service
TustinMay 25, 2011no violations found000
Tactical Service Inc.OceansideMay 24, 201199 violations repeat$40,6291$5,390
Pitney BowesPleasantonMay 24, 20112 violations$12,01310
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.LompocMay 20, 2011156 violations$265,767840
AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.FresnoMay 15, 20111 violation$19610
Long Road
Long Road Travel Supplies
BerkeleyMay 15, 2011no violations found000
Aerotek StaffingTorranceMay 14, 2011no violations found000
Touch of KlassVacavilleMay 13, 20115 violations$1,80640
Angel's Gardening & Tree ServiceOrangeMay 13, 2011no violations found000
Valley View Security CompanyPacoimaMay 5, 2011no violations found000
Tactical Services Inc.OceansideMay 4, 20112 violations$6810
Leon's Landscaping & Tree Service IncThousand PalmsMay 2, 2011no violations found000
Fame SystemsOxnardApr 30, 201120 violations$36,304180
Partnerships With IndustrySan DiegoApr 26, 2011no violations found000
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.SacramentoApr 20, 2011no violations found000
Black Gold IndustriesOxnardApr 8, 20118 violations$23,05770
Arreola's Complete Landscape ServiceSacramentoApr 7, 20118 violations repeat$4,3687$1,540
East West Staffing Inc/ Select StaffingSanta BarbaraApr 7, 2011no violations found000
SC Pool & Spa WorksSan ClementeApr 6, 20111 violation$2,28010
The Wackenhut CorporationRiversideMar 31, 201120 violations$42,181200
Federal Janitorial-STG, LLCMontereyMar 31, 20115 violations$24340
Maid Experts
Multi-Net Ent, Inc.
Santa AnaMar 30, 2011no violations found000
California Special SecurityBeverly HillsMar 24, 201119 violations$11,520170
Ceed Security ServicesLos AngelesMar 17, 201133 violations repeat00$34,100
Deep Valley SecurityUkiahMar 3, 20118 violations$5,65370
Briter DaysAgoura HillsFeb 14, 20111 violation$20310
Bara Infoware, Inc.San RamonFeb 10, 20116 violations$3,16050
Pinkerton Goverment Services
Pinkerton Government Services, Inc.
Seal BeachFeb 9, 2011no violations found000
Link TravelLos AngelesJan 28, 201117 violations$4,750160
Keep it Clean, Inc.Los AngelesJan 26, 2011no violations found000
Aptitude Staffing SolutionPleasantonJan 20, 20111 violation000
B & W Maintenance IncMaywoodJan 11, 20113 violations repeat$2,1422$770
Allstate Landscape ServicesSanta ClaritaJan 6, 201120 violations$37,122190
Bara Infoware, Inc.San RamonDec 31, 201015 violations$19,53080
CRST
E. Goodman Enterprises, Inc.
Los AngelesDec 31, 20101 violation000
Paragon Building Maintenance, Inc.Long BeachDec 29, 201016 violations$101,753150
Security MaRiversideDec 27, 2010no violations found000
US Metro Group, IncLos AngelesDec 18, 20104 violations$5,56340
Outsource TelecomEl SegundoDec 15, 2010no violations found000
D & S Landscaping, Inc.LivermoreDec 7, 201017 violations$3,533160
Briner & Son Landscape ManagementFresnoDec 1, 20106 violations$11940
Sure GuardGranada HillsNov 29, 2010no violations found000
FAO Contracting Services, Inc.El MonteNov 20, 201040 violations$65,988360
ACS Enterprises, IncWalnutNov 12, 2010no violations found000
Volt Workforce Solutions Corp.OrangeNov 9, 201034 violations$73,506330
Statewide Enterprise
Statewide Enterprises, Inc.
Los AngelesNov 9, 20104 violations$1,40530
Aimee's ServicingLos AngelesOct 28, 201016 violations$4,821140
U.S. Security ManagementCarsonOct 28, 20101 violation000
CERT Protection AgencySacramentoOct 28, 2010no violations found000
T & T Janitorial, Inc.San DiegoOct 27, 201012 violations$8,19350
The Competitive Security Group
Competitive Security Group Corporation
CoronaOct 25, 201011 violations$6,00090
Tried & True Corporate Cleaning
Tired and True Corporate Cleaning, Inc
La MesaOct 24, 20104 violations$11,89440
Midnight Express\\ J. Ramirez TowingVacavilleOct 22, 20103 violations$17520
Building Maintenance Company of VisaliaVisaliaOct 20, 20102 violations$1,10610
The Competitive Security Group
The Competitive Security Group Corporation
CoronaOct 18, 20101 violation000
Merchants Building MaintenanceOaklandOct 16, 20103 violations repeat$7,33420
Emadco Disposal Service, Inc.OakhurstOct 15, 20102 violations$1,08910
Dimension Development Co - Courtyard MarriotPasadenaOct 15, 20101 violation000

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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