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 16 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
First American Guard Services, Inc.EncinoNov 30, 2008no violations found000
Apollo Professional SolutionsRosevilleNov 20, 2008no violations found000
Starwood Security, Inc.Los AngelesNov 8, 200892 violations$46,107910
Securitas Security ServicesSacramentoNov 8, 200826 violations$20,621260
Robert Half Technology
Robert Half International, Inc.
Menlo ParkNov 8, 20081 violation$2,79510
National protective Services, Inc.WinnetkaNov 8, 20081 violation$47210
A & B Carpet Cleaning, Inc.Van NuysNov 5, 20083 violations$1,26320
Davis Walker & AssociatesSan JoseOct 30, 2008no violations found000
Landmark Landscape CompanySimi ValleyOct 29, 2008no violations found000
Nature Tech LandscapingRiversideOct 22, 200857 violations$55,950540
Crime Enforcement Services & SecurityBellOct 15, 200811 violations repeat$16,09910$3,080
American Patriot Security Co.West SacramentoOct 15, 20081 violation$32310
Harbor Building MaintenanceVenturaOct 15, 200823 violations000
Brownstone SecurityRedondo BeachOct 8, 20084 violations$5,54530
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordOct 6, 200826 violations$15,926170
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordOct 6, 200815 violations$9,05250
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordOct 5, 200840 violations$38,665200
Universal Waste SystemSanta Fe SpringsOct 2, 20088 violations$27,10070
Enterprise Security and PatrolActonOct 1, 2008no violations found000
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 30, 2008251 violations$439,1171080
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.PasadenaSep 30, 2008220 violations$111,8522200
Side Bar & Associates/Seattle
Side Bar & Associates Inc/ SSA Security
OaklandSep 30, 200822 violations$32,999140
Networkomni Multilingual CommunicationsWestlake VillageSep 30, 2008104 violations$19,8251030
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 30, 20088 violations$5,04630
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 30, 20088 violations$5,00070
Universal Protection ServiceSan FranciscoSep 30, 20081 violation000
Side Bar & Associates/IrvineOaklandSep 29, 2008no violations found000
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 20, 200849 violations$59,188200
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 20, 200835 violations$45,249170
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 20, 200821 violations$19,46270
Patriot Security
Patriot Security Solution, LLC.
UplandSep 17, 2008144 violations$81,919143$1,000
Steelescapes Inc.FresnoSep 14, 200825 violations$4,911240
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordSep 12, 2008238 violations$292,1591080
Topline StaffingCoronaSep 8, 20081 violation000
SPI Group, Inc.
Security Private Investigative SPI Group Inc.
San BernardinoAug 31, 200867 violations repeat$39,97766$12,342
Security America, Inc.Long BeachAug 30, 200821 violations$9,656200
NOVA Commercial Company, Inc.HaywardAug 29, 2008no violations found000
NCLN20, Inc.
National Command Link Network
ConcordAug 23, 20086 violations repeat$1,65160
Brentwood In Home Care ServicesPalm DesertAug 20, 2008no violations found000
Cleaner SolutionRosevilleAug 19, 20084 violations$8,23340
Inland Nighthawk Security, Inc.CalimesaAug 19, 20081 violation$61210
Safeway Security
Safeway Security and Patrol, Inc.
Los AngelesAug 15, 200857 violations repeat00$61,600
Superior Landscape Services, Inc.OrangeAug 14, 200890 violations repeat$17,243880
Integrated Support Solutions, Inc.Van NuysAug 14, 200816 violations$1,075160
Wiilliam Bark Building Services, Inc.Granada HillsAug 5, 200887 violations$49,804800
United Pacific WastePico RiveraAug 4, 20087 violations$2,22440
Onsite LaborLong BeachJul 23, 200876 violations$38,752760
Account Recovery Services
Tri Counties Account Adjustment Bureau
OxnardJul 23, 20082 violations$1,79100
Side Bar & Associates/Security USA Inc.OaklandJul 13, 200830 violations$3,979120
GOODPEOPLE
San Diego Personnel & Employment Services Inc
San DiegoJul 12, 2008no violations found000
Discovery Land Care, IncVacavilleJul 3, 200830 violations repeat$7,042100
New Horizon TruckingSylmarJul 1, 2008no violations found000
C & C Security Patrol, IncUnion CityJun 30, 200823 violations$103,096220
Integrity Management EnterprisesSan DiegoJun 30, 20081 violation$11,82510
X-PRT Medical ImagingSherman OaksJun 28, 20083 violations$10,56610
Diamond Environmental
Diamond Environmental Services, LLC
San MarcosJun 22, 2008no violations found000
C & R LandscapeLincolnJun 21, 200842 violations$10,962410
Ahrens Landscape & MaintenanceSacramentoJun 21, 2008no violations found000
Arreola's Complete Landscape ServiceSacramentoJun 11, 2008100 violations$24,878960
Diamond Services (Janitorial)
Diamond Janitorial Services & Supply, Inc.
EmeryvilleJun 11, 2008no violations found000
Diamond Services (Janitorial)
Diamond Janitorial Services & Supply, Inc.
EmeryvilleJun 11, 2008no violations found000
First Patrol, IncLos AngelesJun 8, 20086 violations repeat$13,2455$2,338
Bel-Air Security, IncBeverly HillsMay 31, 200858 violations$128,346570
Event People, Inc.Long BeachMay 31, 20081 violation000
Alcatraz Cruises, LLCSan FranciscoMay 31, 2008no violations found000
Performance DevelopmentOrangeMay 27, 2008no violations found000
Cypress Security, LLCSan FranciscoMay 19, 20081 violation$1,44010
World Private Security, Inc.North HillsMay 9, 200826 violations repeat$35,23023$10,120
Joe's Studio ServicesUSSAF-Celebrity SecurityLancasterMay 8, 200858 violations000
CSAA
California State Automobile Assn
VallejoApr 30, 2008no violations found000
Newpoint Management
New Point Management, LLC.
La PuenteApr 29, 200810 violations$1,011100
HSS
Hospital Shared Services, Inc.
DublinApr 26, 2008no violations found000
E.C. London
E.C. London and Associates, Inc.
El SegundoApr 23, 200856 violations$76,646290
Tri-County Landscape SupplyWatsonvilleApr 23, 20081 violation000
California Unique Security ServicesNorcoApr 21, 200820 violations$22,080180
Viking Cleaning Services
Viking Commercial Cleaning Systems
CoronaApr 19, 20084 violations$76140
Zuke's LandscapeRancho CordovaApr 18, 2008no violations found000
Huppe Landscape CompanyRosevilleApr 18, 2008no violations found000
Eagle Security Services, IncLos AngelesApr 13, 200862 violations repeat$64,78860$41,140
State Organization Inc.Woodland HillsApr 11, 200816 violations$8,016160
Betz LandscapingOrangevaleApr 11, 20081 violation000
Vega Cleaning ServiceOxnardApr 5, 200852 violations$108,092510
NMS Management, Inc.National CityApr 2, 200852 violations$22,951510
SBA
Side Bar & Associates/Security USA, Inc.
OaklandApr 1, 200819 violations$18,393150
Scottel Voice & Data, IncCulver CityApr 1, 20082 violations$2,30810
Stauffer's LandscapeRedlandsMar 31, 200879 violations repeat$40,00078$14,399
Glass Act Professional Window Cleaning
Richard Ludlam dba: Glass Act Professional Wi
Rancho CordovaMar 31, 200832 violations$14,46170
Ceed Security ServicesLos AngelesMar 31, 200822 violations repeat$2,31220$3,740
X-Act Image Copy ServiceLos AngelesMar 31, 200899 violations000
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordMar 28, 200834 violations$27,899180
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordMar 28, 200840 violations repeat$13,953300
NCLN20, Inc.ConcordMar 28, 200810 violations$1,861100
Side Bar & Associates/Security USA Inc.OaklandMar 17, 2008122 violations$31,046610
Environment Control Puente Hills IncCity Of IndustryMar 15, 20081 violation000
SBA
Side Bar & Associates/Security USA, Inc.
OaklandMar 8, 200854 violations$82,188280
Pomona Valley Youth Employment ServicesPomonaMar 6, 2008no violations found000
SASSFA
Southeast Area Social Services Funding Author
ParamountMar 2, 2008no violations found000
Executive Direction, Inc.San FranciscoFeb 29, 20087 violations$25,87060
Good Cleaning Janitorial
Charles Salter & Kola Olapade, G/Partnership
San BernardinoFeb 21, 20088 violations$12,83940
Brosec, Inc.Santa Fe SpringsFeb 11, 2008no violations found000

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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