Wage and hour cases in Educational Services at a glance
California employers in Educational Services account for 219 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 152 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $3,239,332 in back wages to 1,195 workers, and $178,041 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $22,124 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Christian Preschool | Azusa | Nov 10, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UCLA Sunset Recreation Center University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2004 | 1 violation | $70 | 1 | 0 |
| Flip 2 It Sports Center | Roseville | Nov 1, 2004 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $842 |
| Landmark Education | San Francisco | Oct 13, 2004 | 45 violations | $187,569 | 45 | 0 |
| Kovars Martial Arts | Carmichael | Sep 30, 2004 | 30 violations | $6,591 | 22 | $3,465 |
| Calvary Christian School | Inglewood | Sep 15, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,670 | 3 | 0 |
| Bond Driving School | Sacramento | Sep 7, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nice Air California In Nice, Inc. dba Nice Air | San Jose | Jul 10, 2004 | 14 violations | $10,830 | 14 | 0 |
| California Career School | Hesperia | Jun 6, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Culinary Academy | San Francisco | Apr 10, 2004 | 2 violations | $715 | 1 | 0 |
| Total Resource Industries | Granada Hills | Feb 29, 2004 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | May 17, 2003 | 1 violation | $5,732 | 1 | 0 |
| Skip Barber Racing School | Salinas | Apr 12, 2003 | 1 violation | $401 | 1 | 0 |
| Flight Safety Services Corporation | Travis Afb | Jan 10, 2002 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Echo Horizon School | Culver City | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy College View Phoenix Charter Academy, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation | Redding | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sherman Indian High School | Riverside | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Educational Services
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California | 1 | $746,746 | 0 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Lockeed Martin Global Training and Logistics | 1 | $209,685 | 19 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| New Designs Charter School | 1 | $194,318 | 12 | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Landmark Education | 2 | $187,569 | 45 | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Whittier Christian Schools | 1 | $161,853 | 43 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Maybrook Christian School | 1 | $142,284 | 42 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Carney Educational Services | 1 | $123,893 | 270 | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Academi Training Center - San Diego, CA | 2 | $96,763 | 37 | Jan 29, 2022 |
| Koguma Youchien, Inc. | 1 | $88,908 | 3 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| A. Harold and Associates, LLC | 1 | $87,027 | 10 | Aug 12, 2017 |
| Shepherd University | 2 | $82,949 | 53 | May 22, 2017 |
| Orange Unified School District | 1 | $81,071 | 58 | Nov 17, 2024 |
| UEI College | 2 | $80,031 | 35 | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | 1 | $77,938 | 17 | Sep 9, 2018 |
| ICOHS College | 1 | $70,213 | 1 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Five Branches University | 1 | $60,543 | 9 | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Hubbard College of Administration Intl. | 1 | $43,661 | 3 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Harley Brown Equestrian Inc | 2 | $40,347 | 20 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Round Meadow Farm LLC | 1 | $39,725 | 4 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| St. Andrews Christian School | 1 | $37,621 | 31 | Jul 15, 2016 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $22,124 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | $71,613 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | $102,613 | 64 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | $99,356 | 42 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | $32,769 | 24 |
| 2020 | 13 | 10 | $143,983 | 45 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 | $51,438 | 33 |
| 2018 | 7 | 6 | $112,715 | 96 |
| 2017 | 13 | 10 | $254,243 | 53 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | $1,093,104 | 117 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | $14,456 | 21 |
| 2014 | 13 | 7 | $49,269 | 12 |
| 2013 | 19 | 11 | $194,666 | 103 |
| 2012 | 16 | 10 | $371,881 | 367 |
| 2011 | 12 | 7 | $41,639 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 | 6 | $11,883 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | $15,503 | 3 |
| 2008 | 15 | 9 | $244,434 | 29 |
| 2007 | 6 | 4 | $18,502 | 31 |
| 2006 | 9 | 5 | $42,146 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 | 9 | $36,221 | 32 |
| 2004 | 15 | 10 | $208,641 | 87 |
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.