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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a wholly owned | Long Beach | Sep 16, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lovely Day Lovely Day Fashion Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 15, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine, Ent. aka East Port Industry | Monterey Park | Sep 13, 2014 | 41 violations | $80,014 | 40 | 0 |
| Fetzer Vineyards | Hopland | Sep 11, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Lynn Calter, Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 11, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Collection | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IL Connection | Los Angeles | Sep 9, 2014 | 30 violations | $31,345 | 21 | 0 |
| InterMune Inc. | Brisbane | Aug 29, 2014 | 31 violations | $59,085 | 1 | 0 |
| C & J Wear Inc. (Justified) | Los Angeles | Aug 25, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DHS, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 21, 2014 | 31 violations | $42,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Image Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2014 | 6 violations | $11,810 | 5 | 0 |
| Interi | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2014 | 13 violations | $8,405 | 11 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raj Manufacturing, LLC | Tustin | Aug 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaina Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2014 | 168 violations repeat | $68,411 | 102 | 0 |
| TBetty, Inc/ J. Kenrich, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2014 | 7 violations | $5,056 | 4 | 0 |
| Motive Enterprise, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J.D. Holdings, Inc. | Costa Mesa | Aug 17, 2014 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards Apparel | South El Monte | Aug 16, 2014 | 86 violations | $18,817 | 85 | 0 |
| I Petra USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 110 violations | $51,357 | 0 | 0 |
| Bella D / Passport Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Kenrich / T Betty | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Too | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| See You Monday / Friday | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Next Level Apparel | Gardena | Aug 14, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YN Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Love J Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| You Are Not Alone / Dulcie | Los Angeles | Aug 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A3 Design SKA Graphics Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Pea | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| On Twelfth | Los Angeles | Aug 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiki's Fashion Contractor | South El Monte | Aug 5, 2014 | 45 violations | $92,597 | 24 | 0 |
| A.L.C ALC & Company | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2014 | 5 violations | $17,701 | 3 | 0 |
| K Two Collection, Inc. | South Gate | Aug 5, 2014 | 14 violations | $10,237 | 6 | 0 |
| Bailey 44, LLC | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2014 | 4 violations | $2,780 | 2 | 0 |
| Peach Love California/Fantastic Fawn | Huntington Park | Aug 5, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knit Wear Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 5, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A's Sample Shop, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 4, 2014 | 35 violations | $22,226 | 19 | 0 |
| Shyan Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 1, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frito Lay Inc. | Modesto | Jul 28, 2014 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ginger G Ginger Green, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 27, 2014 | 20 violations | $6,615 | 18 | 0 |
| CMS Style Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 26, 2014 | 7 violations | $4,968 | 4 | 0 |
| 999 Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 5 violations | $3,827 | 2 | 0 |
| Luz Apparel | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggie Fashion Monnie Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| YNTJ, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blue S. K1 International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promesa USA | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi In Fashion | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaity Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2014 | 26 violations | $24,442 | 17 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miso Design Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2014 | 28 violations | $24,574 | 15 | 0 |
| Advanced Photonix, Inc. | Camarillo | Jul 19, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.F.L.. Cutting, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 15, 2014 | 154 violations | $49,520 | 79 | 0 |
| Rayco Electric | Rancho Cordova | Jul 15, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Age, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & T American Inc Samsung C & T American, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| and 1 Bath and Kitchen 3 in One Bathtub and Kitchen Refinishing | Chula Vista | Jul 10, 2014 | 9 violations | $14,157 | 6 | 0 |
| Beckman Coulter | Brea | Jul 8, 2014 | 1,011 violations repeat | $234,427 | 31 | 0 |
| SFO Apparel | Brisbane | Jul 6, 2014 | 9 violations | $29,784 | 7 | 0 |
| Simply Splendid Bakery | Alhambra | Jul 6, 2014 | 3 violations | $4,458 | 3 | 0 |
| Lord & I | Los Angeles | Jul 2, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lovely Day Lovely Day Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 2, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Primi C & L Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 2, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palo Alto Baking Company | Palo Alto | Jul 1, 2014 | 21 violations repeat | $54,659 | 20 | $7,480 |
| I.M. Sewing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2014 | 48 violations | $30,928 | 27 | 0 |
| Brand & Label Brand & Label Collections, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2014 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicapan Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | 47 violations | $23,852 | 25 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mana USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reborn, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 26, 2014 | 18 violations repeat | $33,358 | 10 | $3,850 |
| Honey Punch, Inc. KLK Forte Industry, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 26, 2014 | 5 violations | $4,833 | 3 | 0 |
| KYCH, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 21 violations | $24,349 | 10 | 0 |
| Sage Seventh Day, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 9 violations | $10,259 | 7 | 0 |
| My Story | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greatwide Distribution, LLC | Ontario | Jun 6, 2014 | 2 violations repeat | $22 | 1 | 0 |
| Roma Costumes, Inc. | Burbank | Jun 4, 2014 | 20 violations | $4,117 | 18 | 0 |
| Lorena Paneda | Burbank | Jun 2, 2014 | 5 violations | $1,613 | 2 | 0 |
| Standard Fashion USA | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A&B Sportswear | Los Angeles | May 30, 2014 | 14 violations | $3,776 | 13 | 0 |
| Essentra Specialty Tapes | Santa Fe Springs | May 28, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Essentra Components | Santa Fe Springs | May 19, 2014 | 6 violations | $22,437 | 5 | 0 |
| Polysew, Inc. | El Monte | May 15, 2014 | 24 violations repeat | $31,036 | 21 | $3,927 |
| LA Digital Graphics A & C Investment Partners, Inc. | Carson | May 12, 2014 | 23 violations | $25,217 | 22 | 0 |
| La Notte Refrigeration, Inc. | Fresno | May 11, 2014 | 17 violations | $72,947 | 6 | 0 |
| Rush Cutting Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Advanced Modular Technology Inc. | San Jose | May 8, 2014 | 18 violations | $27,060 | 15 | 0 |
| Hawkeye Inc. | El Monte | May 7, 2014 | 3 violations | $4,832 | 1 | 0 |
| Miken Sales Inc Miken Clothing Company | Los Angeles | May 7, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Technical Expertise and MGMT in Communication | Santa Fe Springs | May 1, 2014 | 5 violations repeat | $1,520 | 5 | 0 |
| International Paper Company | Compton | Apr 30, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corona Group Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 18 violations | $13,681 | 9 | 0 |
| Mon Ami Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vivace Design, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B-Sharp B-Sharp Collection Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger Garments or Stoosh | Montebello | Apr 27, 2014 | 46 violations | $93,769 | 44 | 0 |
| Persaya AA Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2014 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ottmill, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 25, 2014 | 1 violation | $1,056 | 1 | 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.