Wage and hour cases in Manufacturing at a glance
California employers in Manufacturing account for 5,766 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 4,747 of which found violations (82%). Employers agreed to pay $74,384,767 in back wages to 51,968 workers, and $4,851,057 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 13 cases closed with $858,587 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Life Clothing . Inc. and Emixus | Los Angeles | Apr 14, 2017 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shield Packaging of California | Chino | Apr 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ana's Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javis Fashion-Miguel Acevedo Santiago | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 20 violations | $28,413 | 17 | 0 |
| Lunachi | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia Design, Maronie | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.A.D. Cookin Lakeisha Vashow Combs | Los Angeles | Apr 7, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Right Choice Heating and Air | El Cajon | Apr 6, 2017 | 7 violations | $10,664 | 6 | 0 |
| Capital Drum, Inc. | Roseville | Apr 6, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Per Seption W & W Concept, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 30, 2017 | 18 violations | $37,283 | 17 | 0 |
| KTKK, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & I Pallets | Los Angeles | Mar 29, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy's Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 28, 2017 | 27 violations | $28,378 | 13 | 0 |
| Her She Corp | Los Angeles | Mar 27, 2017 | 3 violations | $176 | 1 | 0 |
| JC Fits | Vernon | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soign | Los Angeles | Mar 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sew Forth | Duarte | Mar 26, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ropiablu, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2017 | 53 violations | $29,373 | 37 | 0 |
| Dan Bee, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tri-Marine Fish Co Tri Marine US Holdings, LLC | San Pedro | Mar 20, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2017 | 19 violations | $7,533 | 18 | 0 |
| Blaga Precision Inc. | Stanton | Mar 17, 2017 | 15 violations repeat | $50,446 | 9 | $4,176 |
| Daesung Mode | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2017 | 19 violations | $26,479 | 17 | 0 |
| SAGE Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2017 | 13 violations | $2,423 | 12 | 0 |
| Soprano | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cal TM, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2017 | 95 violations | $41,742 | 46 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | Mar 7, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holz Rubber Company, Inc. | Lodi | Mar 2, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Textile Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promises Promises Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GWC Technology Inc. | Baldwin Park | Feb 28, 2017 | 17 violations | $19,647 | 16 | 0 |
| Raggs 2 Riches | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abada, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broken Halos, LLC | Los Angeles | Feb 28, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susy's Collection | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2017 | 12 violations | $35,306 | 10 | 0 |
| Emerald Emerald Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Front of Closet | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Life Products | Buena Park | Feb 21, 2017 | 16 violations | $4,772 | 12 | 0 |
| Delta Web Printing | West Sacramento | Feb 21, 2017 | 19 violations | $2,103 | 18 | 0 |
| Fresh Grill LLC FB Holdings Company LLC | Santa Ana | Feb 17, 2017 | 1 violation | $315 | 1 | 0 |
| A Ellen | Los Angeles | Feb 16, 2017 | 7 violations | $2,906 | 5 | 0 |
| Sweet Pea | Los Angeles | Feb 16, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Fish Co. | Los Angeles | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 violation | $6,339 | 1 | 0 |
| New One Stop Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 14, 2017 | 26 violations | $28,549 | 0 | 0 |
| Triple A and K / Tapk Apparel | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2017 | 44 violations | $89,657 | 42 | 0 |
| MDA Inc | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2017 | 14 violations | $20,961 | 13 | 0 |
| Legacy Truck Equipment, Inc. | Santa Ana | Feb 11, 2017 | 12 violations | $2,717 | 6 | 0 |
| Valentino Stitch Valentino Stitch-In, Corp | Los Angeles | Feb 7, 2017 | 5 violations | $2,957 | 4 | 0 |
| Solemio Vicmojess Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 3, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Trading Corp. | El Monte | Jan 31, 2017 | 13 violations | $10,920 | 11 | 0 |
| Kash Apparel, LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guru Knits, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 31, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secret Charm, LLC | Los Angeles | Jan 31, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q Ranch Q Ranch Provisions L.A. Inc. | South El Monte | Jan 28, 2017 | 63 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahreeel | Los Angeles | Jan 26, 2017 | 37 violations | $26,843 | 21 | 0 |
| Jimenez Bros Art & Iron Jimenez Bros. Art & Iron Works, Inc. | Santa Ana | Jan 25, 2017 | 3 violations | $1,295 | 1 | 0 |
| HJ Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 23, 2017 | 27 violations | $21,023 | 21 | 0 |
| Factory Artwear Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 20, 2017 | 4 violations | $5,182 | 3 | 0 |
| Willy's Bagels & Blend Willy's Bagels and Blends, LLC | Brentwood | Jan 19, 2017 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,190 |
| SK Apparel | Los Angeles | Jan 18, 2017 | 10 violations | $15,350 | 6 | 0 |
| Ambiance Apparel | Los Angeles | Jan 18, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilli Clothing dba Solgee, Gilli and Le Lis | Los Angeles | Jan 10, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nga T. Ha | Westminster | Dec 20, 2016 | 1 violation | $208 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc | Santa Ana | Dec 18, 2016 | 23 violations | $54,441 | 22 | 0 |
| Monday Motorbikes | Brisbane | Nov 25, 2016 | 2 violations | $35,523 | 1 | 0 |
| Don Vito Ozuna Foods | Sunnyvale | Nov 15, 2016 | 35 violations | $50,201 | 35 | 0 |
| Han Clothing, Inc. dba The Classic | Los Angeles | Nov 10, 2016 | 7 violations | $1,940 | 5 | 0 |
| Mum's Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 31, 2016 | 19 violations | $46,452 | 13 | 0 |
| Suri Cutting Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 28, 2016 | 11 violations | $40,225 | 9 | 0 |
| Motive Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 28, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Better Be Rodem Enterprise, Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 28, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADL Apparels aka Hot Tech | South El Monte | Oct 25, 2016 | 17 violations | $25,171 | 9 | 0 |
| Spirit Clothing Company Corp | Los Angeles | Oct 25, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daim Inc. | South El Monte | Oct 23, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Apron | Richmond | Oct 14, 2016 | 9 violations | $1,312 | 8 | 0 |
| Lichare Laje Corp | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2016 | 29 violations | $30,311 | 17 | 0 |
| Mango Tree Apparel | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Novelle Mode Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matrix Service | Orange | Oct 7, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coadestone | Los Angeles | Oct 5, 2016 | 48 violations repeat | $48,441 | 32 | $14,960 |
| Embrace | Los Angeles | Oct 5, 2016 | 7 violations | $2,299 | 6 | 0 |
| Product Solutions | Costa Mesa | Oct 4, 2016 | 7 violations | $35,830 | 4 | $1,150 |
| Adin of California | Los Angeles | Sep 30, 2016 | 25 violations | $17,819 | 21 | 0 |
| Lux LA Lux Los Angeles LLC. | Los Angeles | Sep 30, 2016 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Monstars | Los Angeles | Sep 26, 2016 | 8 violations | $14,811 | 4 | 0 |
| P.O.M Novelle Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 19, 2016 | 13 violations | $35,291 | 11 | 0 |
| Tres Bien Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 19, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Chinh's Import & Export | Garden Grove | Sep 18, 2016 | 8 violations | $1,280 | 8 | 0 |
| MJC Connection Inc. DBA: Mind Code | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharp Collection B-Sharp Collection Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyangki Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2016 | 26 violations | $32,850 | 23 | 0 |
| Gigabyte Technology Gigabyte Trading, Inc. and/or Gigabyte Global | Rowland Heights | Sep 1, 2016 | 136 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Edge Software Inc. | Milpitas | Aug 31, 2016 | 2 violations | $30,138 | 1 | 0 |
| Far West American Iron, Inc. | Vista | Aug 29, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Valley Distributing | Upland | Aug 8, 2016 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air-Tec CLAY DUNN ENTERPRISES, INC. | Carson | Aug 4, 2016 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $988 |
| Dunamis Corp. | Los Angeles | Jul 31, 2016 | 9 violations | $9,995 | 8 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Manufacturing
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle USA | 2 | $2,877,139 | 3,672 | Dec 15, 2008 |
| Byton North America | 1 | $1,749,185 | 76 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Beckman Coulter | 4 | $1,354,138 | 1,132 | Jul 8, 2014 |
| L&Y Food, Lotus Poultry, Moon Poultry, et al | 1 | $1,254,706 | 251 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Meza Poultry | 1 | $1,172,494 | 115 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| General Atomics | 1 | $951,457 | 1,109 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Wins of California, Inc. | 1 | $933,478 | 248 | Oct 29, 2001 |
| New United Motors Manufacturing Inc | 1 | $862,285 | 3,672 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| MiAngels Apparel | 1 | $724,604 | 472 | Jul 16, 2004 |
| General Dynamics NASSCO | 1 | $719,135 | 36 | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Romeros Food Products, Inc. | 1 | $650,000 | 29 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| Down N Dirty Inc. | 1 | $647,637 | 166 | Aug 5, 2011 |
| L&Y, Lotus Poultry, Moon Poultry, et al | 1 | $618,132 | 179 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Elite Aerosapce Group | 1 | $583,950 | 85 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| DELTA PRODCUTS CORPORATION | 1 | $534,254 | 79 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| V5 Systems | 1 | $525,368 | 56 | May 3, 2020 |
| Pay By touch | 1 | $524,160 | 320 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| Medtronic, Inc | 1 | $520,674 | 215 | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Sanmina SCI Corporation | 4 | $483,186 | 137 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| The Cut and Sew Co. Inc. | 1 | $468,073 | 113 | Sep 21, 2025 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | $390,514 | 103 |
| 2025 | 38 | 29 | $1,055,349 | 249 |
| 2024 | 59 | 47 | $2,789,096 | 721 |
| 2023 | 104 | 91 | $5,029,800 | 1,048 |
| 2022 | 130 | 110 | $2,043,710 | 929 |
| 2021 | 53 | 41 | $1,141,148 | 348 |
| 2020 | 97 | 80 | $3,557,266 | 701 |
| 2019 | 179 | 158 | $2,001,246 | 864 |
| 2018 | 226 | 204 | $3,713,023 | 2,386 |
| 2017 | 167 | 133 | $1,651,238 | 916 |
| 2016 | 257 | 218 | $1,986,395 | 1,289 |
| 2015 | 201 | 164 | $3,383,200 | 1,615 |
| 2014 | 296 | 257 | $3,557,732 | 2,722 |
| 2013 | 329 | 258 | $2,368,983 | 1,844 |
| 2012 | 389 | 319 | $3,988,288 | 2,623 |
| 2011 | 404 | 344 | $4,501,871 | 2,853 |
| 2010 | 305 | 253 | $3,989,494 | 2,904 |
| 2009 | 382 | 330 | $5,616,984 | 5,123 |
| 2008 | 420 | 343 | $5,930,649 | 6,428 |
| 2007 | 478 | 411 | $4,635,448 | 6,680 |
| 2006 | 371 | 313 | $2,851,573 | 2,936 |
| 2005 | 566 | 371 | $2,805,932 | 3,170 |
| 2004 | 227 | 195 | $2,705,971 | 2,404 |
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.