Wage and hour cases in Finance and Insurance at a glance
California employers in Finance and Insurance account for 320 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 221 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $7,768,770 in back wages to 7,752 workers, and $166,638 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 2 cases closed with $0 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caine & Weiner, Inc. Caine & Weiner Company, Inc | Sherman Oaks | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo Auto (in California) | Palm Springs | May 6, 2026 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank of America Bank of America National Association | San Francisco | Jul 17, 2025 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wawanesa Insurance | San Diego | Oct 10, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Freedom Debt/Achieve | San Mateo | Jul 30, 2024 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Populus Financial Group | Riverside | May 24, 2024 | 4 violations | $5,373 | 3 | 0 |
| Safe 1 Credit Union | Bakersfield | Feb 15, 2024 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. | San Francisco | Nov 27, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunwest Bank | Irvine | Oct 2, 2023 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terra Laguna/777/7 Degrees | Newport Beach | Aug 27, 2023 | 7 violations | $1,713 | 6 | 0 |
| Ame Auto Asc of Northern CA, Nevada & Utah | Lodi | Jul 25, 2023 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benson Liao Insurance and Financial Center | Rowland Heights | May 18, 2023 | 4 violations repeat | $959 | 3 | $665 |
| Ace Cash Express Populus Financial Group | San Leandro | Jan 5, 2023 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evolve Business Advisory | Newport Beach | Dec 31, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,375 | 1 | 0 |
| EHealth Inc | Santa Clara | Nov 28, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SpotOn Transact, LLC | San Francisco | Oct 16, 2022 | 21 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PT Packs Investments | Riverside | Jul 7, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aspiration Aspiration Partners, Inc. | Marina Del Rey | Jan 10, 2022 | 80 violations | $114,594 | 79 | 0 |
| Vidhwan Inc | San Jose | Dec 15, 2021 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport Group | Walnut Creek | Dec 8, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport Group | Folsom | Dec 8, 2021 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acra Lending Citadel Servicing Corporation | Lake Forest | Nov 16, 2021 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Greater San Francisco | San Francisco | Apr 1, 2021 | 51 violations | $1,269 | 37 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Los Angeles S69 | Los Angeles | Apr 1, 2021 | 28 violations | $897 | 26 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Covina Valley S8 | San Dimas | Apr 1, 2021 | 35 violations | $756 | 21 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-S87 Central Califor | Fresno | Apr 1, 2021 | 18 violations | $682 | 18 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Fullerton-S78 | Brea | Apr 1, 2021 | 32 violations | $611 | 20 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Northern CA S14 | Roseville | Apr 1, 2021 | 21 violations | $595 | 18 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance-Inland Empire S76 | Riverside | Apr 1, 2021 | 32 violations | $524 | 19 | 0 |
| New York Life Insurance- East Bay S04 | San Ramon | Apr 1, 2021 | 14 violations | $433 | 12 | 0 |
| Fremont Bank | Hayward | Feb 28, 2021 | 2 violations | $6,570 | 1 | 0 |
| IZ services Inc dba Vehicle Registration | Torrance | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 violations | $608 | 1 | 0 |
| L.A Auto Insurance | Inglewood | Dec 29, 2020 | 1 violation | $1,200 | 1 | 0 |
| Med-Legal Evaluators | Van Nuys | Dec 19, 2020 | 4 violations | $3,388 | 3 | 0 |
| Pacific Southwest Administrators | Covina | Nov 5, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Commercial Insurance Ram Commercial Insurance Services LLC | Morgan Hill | Aug 31, 2020 | 3 violations | $3,968 | 3 | 0 |
| Sigue Corp Sigue Corporation | Sylmar | Jun 12, 2020 | 2 violations | $649 | 1 | 0 |
| Carcamo's Vivalink | Winnetka | May 4, 2020 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $684 |
| Control Expert, Inc. | El Segundo | Feb 28, 2020 | 100 violations | $95,120 | 99 | 0 |
| Arixa Arixa Capital Advisors LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 27, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Net | Woodland Hills | Sep 23, 2019 | 1 violation | $7,840 | 1 | 0 |
| LendUs dba RPM Mortgage Inc. | Alamo | Jul 20, 2019 | 1 violation | $668 | 1 | 0 |
| Go Maps Inc. | San Francisco | May 23, 2019 | 14 violations | $55,365 | 13 | 0 |
| Commerce Home Mortgage | Irvine | May 15, 2019 | 89 violations | $36,389 | 88 | 0 |
| Hacienda Heights Health Care Hacienda Heights Wellness Centre LP | San Bernardino | Apr 22, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dusty Stone, LLC | San Diego | Apr 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Dot Corporation | Pasadena | Apr 2, 2019 | 3 violations | $3,799 | 2 | 0 |
| AEM Loan | Milpitas | Mar 1, 2019 | 2 violations | $24,950 | 1 | 0 |
| Medversant Technologies | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2019 | 34 violations | $10,656 | 32 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Fresno | Feb 4, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commerce Home Mortgage | Irvine | Nov 30, 2018 | 3 violations | $8,972 | 1 | 0 |
| Restaurant & Retail Financial Mgmt Group Inc. | Woodland Hills | Oct 28, 2018 | 6 violations | $2,501 | 4 | 0 |
| Grameen America | Los Angeles | Oct 16, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guardian Group | Torrance | Oct 4, 2018 | 10 violations | $2,790 | 9 | 0 |
| Star Merchant Solutions | Carson | Sep 4, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Republic Bank | San Francisco | Jun 1, 2018 | 1,186 violations repeat | $987,135 | 1,185 | $22,971 |
| Fundomate | Los Angeles | Feb 20, 2018 | 13 violations | $1,873 | 12 | 0 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp AltaMed Health Services Corporation | Los Angeles | Nov 30, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trust Bail Bonds | Van Nuys | Nov 20, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casa De Cambio Iban | Calexico | Sep 30, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clare Wang Insurance Agency | Monrovia | Sep 14, 2017 | 3 violations | $6,348 | 1 | 0 |
| Health Net Health Net of California, Inc. | Woodland Hills | Sep 12, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank of America Mortgage | San Diego | Aug 10, 2017 | 5 violations | $14,528 | 1 | 0 |
| Sybe Medical Management Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 16, 2017 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Calling Center Concord California | Concord | May 31, 2017 | 644 violations repeat | $99,763 | 643 | $19,800 |
| A-Mark Financial (AMF) | Santa Monica | May 14, 2017 | 2 violations | $18,263 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthem Blue Cross The Anthem Companies of California, Inc. | Rancho Cordova | Feb 6, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Call Center (Sacramento) | Sacramento | Dec 31, 2016 | 171 violations | $38,230 | 171 | 0 |
| Fiesta Auto Insurance Neri & Lagunas Insurance Agency, Inc. | North Hollywood | Nov 14, 2016 | 4 violations | $126 | 2 | 0 |
| AppleCare Medical Management | La Palma | Oct 10, 2016 | 12 violations repeat | $30,810 | 11 | 0 |
| AppleCare Medical Management | La Palma | Jul 20, 2016 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. | San Jose | Feb 2, 2016 | 2 violations | $11,874 | 1 | 0 |
| The Master Insurance Agency, Inc. | Rosemead | Jan 26, 2016 | 8 violations | $3,848 | 7 | 0 |
| Capital Alliance, Inc. | Santa Ana | Jan 14, 2016 | 62 violations | $36,402 | 61 | 0 |
| InsuranceOnline.com InsuranceOnline.com Services, Inc | Sherman Oaks | Dec 18, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| InsuranceOnline.com | Newport Beach | Dec 14, 2015 | 26 violations | $7,202 | 24 | 0 |
| Bank of America Corporate Center, Brea | Brea | Oct 2, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank of America | Agoura Hills | Jul 24, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vision Service Plan | Rancho Cordova | Jun 9, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo- FMLA Policy Review | San Francisco | May 19, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reliant Services Group, LLC | San Diego | Apr 18, 2015 | 81 violations | $95,363 | 80 | 0 |
| Autofin USA Komex Motors Whittier, Inc. | Santa Ana | Apr 15, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prospect Mortgage | Sherman Oaks | Mar 21, 2015 | 532 violations | $211,237 | 530 | 0 |
| OGI Mortgage Bankers | Los Angeles | Jan 19, 2015 | 30 violations | $18,398 | 30 | 0 |
| ANI Advanced Network, Inc. | San Diego | Jan 16, 2015 | 25 violations | 0 | 0 | $23,500 |
| Bank of the West | San Ramon | Jan 13, 2015 | 15 violations | $33,750 | 14 | 0 |
| Bank of the Orient | San Francisco | Jan 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 Point Jewelry & Loan, Inc. | Torrance | Dec 6, 2014 | 17 violations | $16,228 | 16 | 0 |
| Central Payment Central Payment Co., LLC | San Rafael | Nov 20, 2014 | 19 violations | $29,634 | 18 | 0 |
| Central Payment Central Payment Co., LLC | San Rafael | Nov 20, 2014 | 2 violations | $13,560 | 1 | 0 |
| Fenox Venture Capital | San Jose | Sep 14, 2014 | 56 violations repeat | $181,250 | 56 | 0 |
| Health Net | Woodland Hills | Sep 10, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clinica Medica San Miguel | Huntington Park | Jul 28, 2014 | 7 violations repeat | $8,873 | 6 | $2,244 |
| Data Ticket Inc. | Newport Beach | Jul 24, 2014 | 5 violations | $2,164 | 4 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | Rancho Cordova | Jun 26, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RPM Mortgage Inc | Alamo | May 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taipei Fubon Bank Taipei Fubon Commercial Banking Co., LTD | Rowland Heights | May 11, 2014 | 23 violations | $21,360 | 21 | 0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Corona | May 6, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Onsite-Cat Onsite Claims & Appraisal Technologies, Inc. | Arroyo Grande | Apr 14, 2014 | 131 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Student Aid Institute | San Diego | Apr 10, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Finance and Insurance
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Republic Bank | 2 | $1,996,779 | 1,577 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Farmer's Insurance Company | 2 | $774,270 | 1,796 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Farmers Insurance | 2 | $763,218 | 466 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Legal Turn Inc./Federal Loan Modification LLC | 1 | $586,500 | 246 | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Aegis Home Funding | 1 | $373,607 | 93 | Apr 30, 2005 |
| PRMG | 1 | $310,017 | 70 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Prospect Mortgage | 1 | $211,237 | 530 | Mar 21, 2015 |
| Speedlane Insurance Services | 1 | $200,000 | 0 | Jul 31, 2011 |
| Fenox Venture Capital | 1 | $181,250 | 56 | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Aspiration | 1 | $114,594 | 79 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| RMA Legal | 1 | $102,242 | 16 | May 3, 2012 |
| Wells Fargo Calling Center Concord California | 1 | $99,763 | 643 | May 31, 2017 |
| Reliant Services Group, LLC | 1 | $95,363 | 80 | Apr 18, 2015 |
| Control Expert, Inc. | 1 | $95,120 | 99 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Meridian Capitol Incorporated | 1 | $78,464 | 48 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| Trade Debt Specialists | 1 | $73,884 | 1 | Jan 13, 2006 |
| First American Title Company | 1 | $72,363 | 43 | Sep 30, 2006 |
| Voyage Home Loans | 1 | $59,731 | 11 | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Southwest Administrators | 1 | $58,943 | 21 | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Autofin USA | 4 | $58,116 | 16 | Apr 15, 2015 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | $5,373 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | $2,672 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | $115,969 | 80 |
| 2021 | 13 | 11 | $12,337 | 172 |
| 2020 | 9 | 8 | $104,933 | 108 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | $139,667 | 138 |
| 2018 | 7 | 6 | $1,003,271 | 1,211 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | $138,902 | 646 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | $121,290 | 253 |
| 2015 | 13 | 8 | $365,950 | 678 |
| 2014 | 16 | 12 | $274,639 | 124 |
| 2013 | 23 | 16 | $516,321 | 246 |
| 2012 | 42 | 30 | $1,264,888 | 584 |
| 2011 | 22 | 15 | $1,099,640 | 569 |
| 2010 | 21 | 12 | $950,174 | 1,920 |
| 2009 | 7 | 5 | $601,938 | 258 |
| 2008 | 10 | 9 | $94,671 | 167 |
| 2007 | 22 | 9 | $57,474 | 71 |
| 2006 | 25 | 17 | $298,269 | 218 |
| 2005 | 15 | 10 | $405,392 | 123 |
| 2004 | 23 | 15 | $195,000 | 174 |
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.