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 9 of 21.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
COG ServicesLos AngelesMay 1, 20141 violation000
Air Serv CorporationSouth San FranciscoApr 23, 20144 violations000
Triple Check Cleaning ServicesCovinaApr 22, 2014no violations found000
Valerie Lewis JanitorialOaklandApr 17, 201428 violations$27,712250
Universal Security and Fire, IncSacramentoApr 17, 20145 violations$19,34820
Clean Net USA Inc.
Clean Net of the Bay Area
OaklandApr 17, 2014no violations found000
Paradigm Staffing Solutions, Inc.OaklandApr 9, 20141 violation$61210
Gracias Pacific Landscape, IncSun ValleyApr 9, 20141 violation000
Global Force Protective Services, Inc.InglewoodApr 7, 201474 violations repeat$25,49972$31,680
Soft Script, IncSanta MonicaApr 7, 20141 violation000
GPP Staffing
Global Personnel Pool, Inc
VictorvilleApr 6, 20147 violations$6,89130
Human Potential Consultants, LLCCarsonApr 4, 20141 violation000
Tech Packaging, Inc.Rancho CucamongaMar 31, 20141 violation000
Emergency Scribe SystemsEl SegundoMar 24, 2014no violations found000
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.PasadenaMar 19, 2014no violations found000
CVCS/Central Valley Commercial ServicesHilmarMar 18, 20141 violation000
Versar, Inc.Fort IrwinMar 12, 201426 violations$46,581100
First Security Services
First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc.
San JoseMar 12, 20142 violations$2,51010
AAA Protective Security & Consulting GroupLos AngelesMar 8, 20141 violation000
Gleam Team Building MaintenanceSan DiegoMar 5, 201412 violations$6,133100
The UPS Store (Mail Boxes Etc.)MilpitasMar 4, 20144 violations repeat$10,00000
Kern Valley LandscapingBakersfieldMar 4, 2014no violations found000
Assertive Security Services
Assertive Security Services & Consulting
Woodland HillsMar 2, 20141 violation000
Jose Martinez Tree Service, IncPlacentiaFeb 26, 201446 violations repeat$150,06245$7,667
Covenant Aviation SecuritySouth San FranciscoFeb 26, 20141 violation000
Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.BellFeb 20, 20142 violations$19020
Allstar Commercial Cleaning, Inc.San DiegoFeb 19, 20141 violation000
Systematic National Collections Inc.OceansideFeb 18, 20143 violations$1,32430
Universal Protection ServiceSan DiegoFeb 10, 2014no violations found000
Support Services of America, Inc.NorwalkFeb 8, 20142 violations$46510
Rapid Security ServiceLos AngelesFeb 8, 201431 violations000
Diamond Staffing/Corporate Resource ServicesChinoFeb 8, 2014no violations found000
Southern California EnvironmentalLa PuenteFeb 7, 20145 violations repeat$1,5904$462
Human Potential Consultants, LLCCarsonFeb 5, 2014no violations found000
Victoria Molina JanitorialModestoFeb 4, 2014no violations found000
Jan Pro
Jan Pro Janitorial Services
VacavilleFeb 3, 2014no violations found000
OCAAC
Orange County Adult Achievement Center
AnaheimFeb 2, 2014517 violations$79,4285150
Gazebo GardensFresnoJan 30, 201418 violations$2,839170
Spectrum Security ServicesJamulJan 23, 2014no violations found000
Allied Maintenance
Allied Facility Management, Inc.
FresnoJan 22, 2014no violations found000
NCM Demolition
NCM Demolition and Remediation Services
BreaJan 22, 2014no violations found000
Maxum Detective Agency/ Maxum Scurity ServicDana PointJan 22, 2014no violations found000
Staffmark
Recruit Holdings Company, Ltd
San RamonJan 22, 2014no violations found000
Carson Landscape Industries
Frank Carson Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
SacramentoJan 21, 2014166 violations$92,6351640
Lulu's CleaningMercedJan 21, 2014no violations found000
F.S. Gardening ServiceLos AngelesJan 16, 2014no violations found000
Vulcano EnforcementPico RiveraJan 15, 2014no violations found000
Quality Landscape Construction & MaintenanceRancho CordovaJan 6, 201449 violations repeat00$27,720
Ultimate Landscape Management Company, Inc.AnaheimJan 1, 2014105 violations repeat$256,5851040
SACC, Inc.
Suhas Ahuja Computer Consulting Inc.
Santa ClaraDec 31, 201310 violations repeat$30,1288$1,496
Event Guard Services
Event Guard Services of Louisiana
DuarteDec 31, 2013122 violations$17,594610
Vanguard Resources Corp.San DiegoDec 31, 20137 violations$2,99920
Geil Enterprises, IncFresnoDec 31, 2013no violations found000
ALL ACTION SECURITY, INC.
All Action Security Consulting Group, Inc.
Woodland HillsDec 31, 2013no violations found000
Hollywood Production Security, Inc.Canoga ParkDec 29, 20136 violations$18650
Sea Breeze Landscaping & Apt Maintenance Co.Los AngelesDec 29, 2013no violations found000
Security Code
SC3 DVBE Security Services, Inc.
San JoseDec 12, 201355 violations$5,056540
Gabriel's Tree ServicesLos AngelesDec 10, 2013no violations found000
ABM Janitorial ServicesSan DiegoDec 5, 2013no violations found000
Community Patrol Private SecuritySanta AnaDec 3, 2013no violations found000
Lako ExpressLos AngelesNov 30, 2013no violations found000
Arturo's Gardening & Landscaping ServiceLos AngelesNov 29, 2013no violations found000
US Security Associate Inc.San JoseNov 20, 2013no violations found000
Kenshin ManagementWhittierNov 14, 201338 violations$50,00000
ABM Janitorial ServicesFresnoNov 13, 2013144 violations repeat$20,836144$31,680
Jan-Pro Silicon Valley
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems Inc.
San JoseNov 12, 2013no violations found000
Able Building MaintenanceSan FranciscoNov 6, 20133 violations000
Zero Waste Solutions, Inc.ConcordNov 5, 201312 violations$4,89260
BaronHR/ Royal DiningChatsworthNov 1, 2013247 violations$45,8161230
CallSourceWestlake VillageOct 31, 2013394 violations$413,6343270
Pacheco Brothers Gardening, Inc.HaywardOct 30, 20131 violation000
Gringo Dave's Irrigation & LandscapingReddingOct 29, 2013no violations found000
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.PasadenaOct 26, 20132 violations$3410
The Archer Travel GroupMontroseOct 24, 2013no violations found000
Nature's PlanReddingOct 23, 2013no violations found000
Gold Leaf Nursery and LandscapingReddingOct 21, 20134 violations$17230
CBX Technologies, Inc.OaklandSep 30, 2013no violations found000
Indian Rock Village IncGarden ValleySep 25, 20133 violations$76320
Belmar Maintenance
Belmar Maintenance Services, Inc.
Grand TerraceSep 21, 20135 violations repeat$9,2844$1,232
Scrap Stop MetalsChatsworthSep 20, 2013no violations found000
TM Scrap Metal, Inc.Sun ValleySep 20, 2013no violations found000
S.U. EnterprisesMontebelloSep 20, 20131 violation000
Excellent Recycling & Scrap MetalChatsworthSep 18, 20131 violation000
Spec Group Inc.
Franco Consulting Group Inc.
HaywardSep 13, 20132 violations$46,42610
Good Shine Travel Inc.Rowland HeightsSep 13, 201310 violations repeat$6,8776$1,848
Patrol Masters Security, IncSanta AnaSep 10, 2013no violations found000
OCBS
Orange Coast Building Services, Inc dba
AnaheimSep 7, 201340 violations$7,736400
Mainstay Business Solutions
Blue Lake Rancheria EDCo dba Mainstay Busines
FolsomSep 5, 2013101 violations$46,4731000
Community GatepathRedwood CityAug 31, 201387 violations$75,622850
Echo LandscapingSan LorenzoAug 31, 201313 violations$4,013120
Select StaffingBuena ParkAug 31, 201333 violations$1,648330
Jay Bright CompanyChula VistaAug 29, 2013no violations found000
Able
Able Services
San FranciscoAug 28, 2013no violations found000
Provident Care, Inc.ModestoAug 24, 201349 violations$32,743430
Alder Landscape
Alder Landscape Services, Inc.
StantonAug 18, 20132 violations$94010
Dessert Sunshine Tree and Palm ServiceCoachellaAug 12, 2013no violations found000
Green Clean FreaksSacramentoAug 9, 2013no violations found000
Genies for the HousewifeCovinaAug 6, 201331 violations repeat$9,543230
Cypress Private SecurityPiedmontAug 5, 201367 violations$48,830660
Editor Live LLCSan FranciscoJul 31, 201376 violations$34,618540

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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