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 3 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
ABA ProtectionCastaicNov 29, 202113 violations$3,33811$6,591
KBS LLC
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services LLC
OceansideNov 20, 20211 violation$3410
Transpacific Building Maintenance, Inc.Santa ClaraNov 13, 202135 violations$58,243340
DMA Greencare
DMA Greencare Contracting Inc.
AnaheimOct 31, 202129 violations repeat$21,750240
Securitas Services
Securitas Securities Services USA, Inc
West CovinaOct 31, 202117 violations$19,596160
Executive FS
Executive Facility Services Inc.
RiversideOct 31, 20215 violations$1,32330
Big Green
Rich & Famous Inc.
Santa BarbaraOct 30, 20216 violations$3,22330
Pride IndustriesRosevilleOct 27, 20219 violations$4,43390
Securitas
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Westlake VillageOct 26, 20214 violations repeat$1,39430
WIN SECURITYLos AngelesOct 23, 202112 violations$12,279110
Armored Protective ServicesWest HillsOct 22, 202163 violations$26,448450
Integrity Pro CleaningPalmdaleOct 11, 2021no violations found000
GSFI SecurityRiversideOct 9, 2021no violations found000
Moderno-MiramarMurrietaSep 30, 202128 violations$625,280140
Chenega Healthcare Services, LLCFort IrwinSep 24, 2021no violations found000
Evolve Contracted ResourcesFremontSep 19, 20213 violations$1,78710
Alfa Private Security Services Inc.Union CitySep 16, 20211 violation000
Allied Universal Security ServicesSalinasSep 15, 20213 violations$1,21020
Allstate Security ServicesSan DiegoAug 31, 20211 violation000
Susan H. JohnsonSan MiguelAug 26, 20216 violations$21,71920
MJM Facility Support ServicesLong BeachAug 13, 202118 violations$71,569140
Pride IndustriesRosevilleAug 13, 2021no violations found000
Randstad USASan JoseAug 10, 20211 violation$17310
VXI Global SolutionsLos AngelesAug 4, 2021no violations found000
AJ Maintenance ServicesLos AngelesJul 31, 202129 violations repeat$5,39828$8,896
Tetra Tech EC, IncPasadenaJul 31, 2021no violations found000
Security Systems ManagementHaywardJul 29, 202182 violations repeat$158,46082$51,045
V and V Cleaning ServicesLos AngelesJul 22, 2021no violations found000
Sodexo
SDH Services West , LLC
TorranceJul 19, 20216 violations000
Tribeca Co. Marketing CorporationLos AngelesJul 4, 202135 violations$26,320280
Premiere Security Group, Inc.Los AngelesJul 1, 2021no violations found000
Security Guards of America, Inc.Sherman OaksJun 28, 2021no violations found000
American Security ForceLos AngelesJun 28, 2021no violations found000
Bionic Protection Security
Bionic Protection Security Services, Inc
PacoimaJun 23, 20212 violations$6,23710
Vidhwan Inc, dba E-SolutionsSan JoseJun 18, 20213 violations repeat$1,34930
New Egg Bridge
Magnell Associate, Inc.
Rowland HeightsJun 17, 2021162 violations$26,4981610
Customized Security ServicesSan JoseJun 13, 20214 violations000
Brenda's Cleaning Company LLCSan JacintoJun 11, 2021no violations found000
ProLogisti
Real Time Staffing Solutions, LLC
San BernardinoJun 10, 20212 violations$29010
Abdul Ortega Security ServicesLos AngelesJun 7, 2021no violations found000
Republic Services, Inc.
Republic Services of Sacramento-Allied Waste
Rancho CordovaJun 7, 202149 violations repeat000
Starshield Security Services, Inc.Los AngelesJun 2, 2021no violations found000
G4S Secure SolutionsFremontMay 28, 20215 violations$7,20010
NSR
RBNR Management Group, LLC
Los AngelesMay 26, 2021no violations found000
Prior Service Security, Inc.OrangeMay 6, 2021no violations found000
Community Enforcement Patrol
Community Enforecment Patrol Private Security
NorcoMay 5, 20212 violations$45710
7 Protective Services, Inc
12 0 27 Protective Services, Inc.
Moreno ValleyMay 4, 20211 violation$31210
Arena Cleaners
Arena Cleaners USA, Inc.
ModestoMay 3, 20215 violations$3,68340
Allied Universal Security ServicesOntarioApr 30, 202126 violations repeat$11,05219$19,703
Gilbert?s LandscapesAtascaderoApr 26, 20212 violations$4,68410
SBS Services Group LLC
Stratus Building Solutions Group
North HollywoodApr 25, 20211 violation000
Garratt- Callahan CompanyBurlingameApr 21, 202140 violations$54,223190
Patrol SolutionsCitrus HeightsApr 9, 20218 violations$2,40850
Southeast Patrol
Southeast Patrol - Sole Proprietorship
DowneyApr 4, 2021no violations found000
Distribution Support Solutions, Inc.TorranceApr 3, 202164 violations repeat$143,04263$35,910
Alaniz Associates, Corp.CovinaMar 31, 20218 violations$18,79140
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLCOceansideMar 17, 20216 violations repeat$50550
Gemini Sunset GardensSan JoseMar 11, 2021no violations found000
Centurion Security Services, Inc.Santa AnaMar 10, 2021no violations found000
Engineering/Remediation Resources Group, Inc.San FranciscoMar 9, 2021no violations found000
Ahtna Environmental, Inc.Pleasant HillMar 8, 20211 violation$13,86910
SBM Management Services, LP.McclellanMar 8, 2021no violations found000
Solvis Employment
Solvis Employment Services
Culver CityMar 1, 2021no violations found000
Pacwest Security Service IncLos AngelesMar 1, 2021no violations found000
TEKPERFEKT INC.FremontFeb 3, 202127 violations repeat$43,12727$12,201
Acclaim Guard ServicesAnaheimFeb 2, 202158 violations repeat$255,65055$15,729
Insight-ESIBreaFeb 2, 2021no violations found000
Absolute International Security (AIS)El MonteJan 31, 2021no violations found000
Val-CoastSanta MariaJan 31, 2021no violations found000
Bald Eagle Security
Bald Eagle Security Services, Inc.
San DiegoJan 29, 20211 violation000
Aya HealthcareSan DiegoJan 23, 20211 violation000
Armored Protective ServicesWest HillsJan 22, 20212 violations$43510
Solar Turbine, IncSan DiegoJan 21, 2021no violations found000
Zero Waste Solutions, Inc.ConcordJan 16, 20212 violations$28410
Razo's Landscape
Tomas Razo DBA Razo's Landscape
PomonaJan 12, 2021no violations found000
PrologisticsSan BernardinoJan 11, 20212 violations000
Gardaworld
Whelan Security of California Inc.
Long BeachJan 8, 20212 violations$49110
Platinum Facility Services
Platinum Facilities Services Inc.
San JoseJan 8, 20212 violations$15210
Just Between Friends San DiegoVisaliaJan 7, 202110 violations$37590
Hayward Unified School DistrictHaywardDec 31, 2020no violations found000
ServiceMaster RestorationLos AngelesDec 31, 2020no violations found000
American Power Security ServicesCoronaDec 30, 2020no violations found000
Paradise LandscapeMoss LandingDec 29, 20202 violations$1,81620
Bayside Engineering & Construction, Inc.San DiegoDec 20, 20207 violations$4,79370
Black ExclusiveLos AngelesDec 18, 20202 violations$1,36010
Urgent
Urgent Property Services LLC
Fountain ValleyDec 13, 20209 violations$3,71370
Servexo Protective ServicesGardenaDec 12, 202034 violations$120,506340
Elite Universal Security
California Secuirty Services, Inc.
OlivehurstDec 10, 202038 violations$39,404380
Horizon Personnel Services, Inc.NorwalkDec 9, 2020no violations found000
Good Guard Security, Inc.ChatsworthDec 9, 20201 violation000
ParsonsPasadenaDec 8, 2020no violations found000
Kellermeyer Vergensons ServicesSan BernardinoNov 22, 20202 violations$1,19310
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.Los AngelesNov 17, 20206 violations$1,43260
Innovex-ERRG Joint Venture
Innovex Environmental Management, Inc.
ConcordNov 17, 2020no violations found000
Abel's LandscapingKings BeachNov 15, 2020no violations found000
Acepex Management Corp
Acepex Management Corporation
MontclairNov 13, 20202 violations000
Centravel, Inc.Los AngelesNov 6, 202028 violations repeat$5,092270
CJ Seto Support ServicesVenturaNov 5, 202041 violations$192,906390
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech EC, Inc
San DiegoNov 2, 20201 violation000
Innovative Federal Operations Group, Inc.CarlsbadOct 30, 2020no 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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