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 5 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
GEO GroupSan DiegoJul 24, 2019no violations found000
G-Global Logistics, IncSan DiegoJul 16, 2019121 violations repeat$134,92200
Servexo
Servexo Protective Service
GardenaJul 15, 201922 violations$10,25870
Master Care Commercial JanitorialPalm SpringsJul 8, 20192 violations$3,00010
Securitas Security ServicesWestlake VillageJul 2, 2019no violations found000
Merinos LandscapingChula VistaJun 30, 201910 violations$21,04650
Avitek RecruitLathropJun 14, 20191 violation000
Melgar Janitorial SolutionsSan JoseJun 14, 2019no violations found000
Adecco StaffingRiversideJun 6, 20195 violations$34140
Atlas Private Security, IncSan JoseMay 13, 201916 violations repeat$13,72415$12,090
Point 2 Point Global Security, Inc.CerritosMay 2, 20198 violations$22,88970
PACE Services
P.A.C.E. Services Corporation
BarstowApr 28, 201932 violations$75,591280
Technica LLCBarstowApr 27, 201973 violations$130,054300
Acepex Managment CompanyMontclairApr 25, 20191 violation$88610
Secure Talent Inc.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
San DiegoApr 10, 20192 violations$5,49010
Titanium, LLCDuarteApr 1, 201930 violations$60,321270
Login Consulting
Login Consulting Services, Inc.
El SegundoApr 1, 20193 violations$58,81620
JRD Trucking LLCSouth San FranciscoApr 1, 2019no violations found000
Quality Coast IncorporatedChula VistaMar 30, 20191 violation$9,10710
Penny Lane Nursing Staffing AgencyGlendoraMar 29, 2019no violations found000
G4S Secure Solutions
G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
RiversideMar 19, 2019no violations found000
QualStaff ResourcesSan DiegoFeb 28, 20193 violations$10520
Base Hill, Inc.Santa Fe SpringsFeb 18, 20192 violations$1,38410
Star Pro Security Patrol, Inc.Costa MesaFeb 12, 201963 violations$43,567630
Staff ProHuntington BeachFeb 5, 201994 violations$16,124880
Assurance Home Care
Assurance Home Care Services Inc
OrangeFeb 1, 201980 violations000
Interactive Medical SpecialistSan RafaelJan 31, 20198 violations$12,50740
Lead Staffing
Leed Staffing La Basin, LLC
National CityJan 27, 201914 violations$377130
RCS
RCS Cleaning
RiversideJan 20, 20192 violations$21810
Total Protection Group
Total Protection Group, Inc./ Randolph Jocson
CerritosJan 16, 201921 violations$61,762200
Carmazzi, Inc.
Carmazzi Global Solutions
SacramentoJan 8, 2019no violations found000
Strategic Data SystemsSan DiegoJan 6, 201913 violations$57,17460
Cindys Cleaning ServicesMontebelloJan 3, 2019no violations found000
Aerotek, Inc.Rancho CucamongaDec 19, 2018no violations found000
RNs 2 GoDowneyDec 16, 20181 violation$52210
Decton LI Staffing ServicesGardenaDec 16, 20182 violations$35510
ACE Group, Inc.
Automated Customs Experts Group, Inc.
San DiegoNov 15, 2018no violations found000
America United Global Travel, Inc.El MonteNov 7, 20185 violations$1,14040
Innovative Federal Operations Group, Inc.CarlsbadNov 1, 201811 violations$2,00690
Ceed Security Corp.RiversideOct 26, 20182 violations000
Armored Protective ServicesWest HillsOct 26, 201816 violations000
LifeHealth LLCSacramentoOct 20, 201839 violations$64,730190
Bay Contract Maintenance, Inc.South San FranciscoOct 19, 201868 violations repeat$450,54965$28,600
G & J Cleaning ServicesSunlandOct 11, 2018no violations found000
Global Vision Security, Inc.TujungaOct 2, 201857 violations repeat$136,042560
Unified Protective ServicesHawthorneOct 2, 20182 violations000
US Security Associates, Inc.OntarioSep 30, 20184 violations repeat$2763$324
Colletta Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Inc.MonroviaSep 18, 201831 violations$5,376300
AmeriGuard
Ameriguard Security Services, Inc.
FresnoSep 17, 2018no violations found000
Sentinel Protective ServicesSan YsidroSep 10, 20182 violations$5410
GardaFresnoSep 10, 2018no violations found000
ProCare One Nurses, LLCTorranceSep 4, 20184 violations$3,36410
AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.FresnoSep 1, 2018no violations found000
Pacific Aviation
Pacific Aviation Corporation
El SegundoAug 22, 201829 violations$2,324280
American Global Facility ServicesCarsonAug 7, 20185 violations$10,32840
Nelson Staffing
Gary D. Nelson Associates. Inc.
FremontAug 5, 2018no violations found000
G.I. SecurityWhittierJul 31, 2018128 violations$309,1891260
Allied Universal
Universal Protection Service LP
RiversideJul 24, 20182 violations$66410
Servexo Protective ServicesGardenaJul 23, 2018no violations found000
Gallant Termite and Pest ControlRancho CucamongaJul 12, 20189 violations$20,61260
Resort Vacations IncSan Juan CapistranoJul 6, 201819 violations$7,523190
Carmazzi Global SolutionsSacramentoJun 30, 2018692 violations$14,74600
Allied Universal
Universal Protection Service LP
PalmdaleJun 28, 201895 violations$77,390950
Allied Universal
Universal Protection Service LP
Woodland HillsJun 28, 201878 violations$14,471780
Guardian Security AgencyConcordJun 10, 20181 violation000
Hoodz of the Beach CitiesHuntington BeachJun 8, 20185 violations$1,53620
Triple Canopy, Inc.SacramentoJun 5, 20184 violations000
Metro Services GroupLos AngelesMay 31, 201812 violations$17,170120
MJM ServicesLong BeachMay 25, 20189 violations$5,25480
U.S. Security AssociatesTorranceMay 10, 20181 violation000
Ultimate Security Services, Inc.Los AngelesMay 1, 20184 violations$53720
Global Security Management AgencyAntiochApr 24, 201837 violations$59,133230
Homeland Security SolutionsTwentynine PalmsApr 20, 20182 violations$1,16220
Allied Universal Security ServicesRiversideApr 13, 20186 violations repeat$1,27940
Executive Sentry ServicesWhittierApr 11, 2018no violations found000
AMI Acepex JVMontclairMar 31, 201832 violations$37,464160
Mark V Lodge, Inc.San DiegoMar 9, 20183 violations$16,00720
Star East Employment AgencyMonterey ParkMar 7, 2018no violations found000
Universal Protection ServicesRiversideMar 6, 2018no violations found000
Guard Force InternationalRiversideFeb 28, 20181 violation000
Trees, Inc.Yuba CityFeb 23, 20182 violations000
American Health Connection, Inc.Beverly HillsFeb 20, 201830 violations$8,424290
New Horizons: Serving Individuals with SpeciaNorth HillsFeb 18, 2018150 violations$12,9191490
Wisdom Elite, LLCSan BernardinoFeb 13, 201820 violations$14,234140
Coronado Distribution Company, Inc.San DiegoFeb 5, 20181 violation000
Centerra
Centerra Services International, Inc.
Fort IrwinJan 25, 201877 violations$59,868260
True Lawn CareLakesideJan 25, 201836 violations$9,099350
Arcadia Reclamation, Inc. (ARI)Baldwin ParkJan 25, 20186 violations$2,8302$5,295
Allied Janitorial and Maintenance, Inc.TracyJan 10, 2018no violations found000
Monument Security IncRosevilleJan 9, 2018no violations found000
Initial Response SecurityElk GroveJan 3, 201810 violations$19,41470
Akima Logistics Services LLCBarstowDec 31, 20174 violations$113,46820
Quality Coast IncorporatedChula VistaDec 31, 201721 violations$67,20190
Wolverine Nebo AnneBarstowDec 31, 20173 violations$28,55810
BrightStar CareLake ForestDec 25, 2017no violations found000
Copper Eagle Patrol & SecurityCanyon CountryDec 19, 20171 violation000
Los Rios Rancho
Riley Family Enterprises, Inc.
YucaipaDec 7, 2017no violations found000
Business Expo CenterAnaheimDec 5, 20175 violations$12,33950
TriomphLos AngelesDec 2, 201717 violations$1,792160
Maxim Health Care ServicesGardenaNov 21, 20172 violations$1,17010

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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