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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libian Time Less, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB | Los Angeles | Nov 6, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SK Garment | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2011 | 86 violations | $37,008 | 47 | 0 |
| Nareg Jewelry | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2011 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Won Apparel | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2011 | 124 violations repeat | $33,578 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuego Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe Team Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & Y Design Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just Me Michael K. Design, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yippee KNY Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uptown Vibe 2040 Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Standard Fashion USA | Los Angeles | Nov 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Tonight | Los Angeles | Nov 1, 2011 | 10 violations | $16,373 | 6 | 0 |
| American Apparel LLC | Los Angeles | Oct 31, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runway Textiles | Los Angeles | Oct 30, 2011 | 3 violations | $2,836 | 3 | 0 |
| Lone Star Dehydrator Melkonian Enterprises, Inc. | Sanger | Oct 27, 2011 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $550 |
| Elle Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 25, 2011 | 70 violations | $53,955 | 24 | 0 |
| LA T-Shirt and Print | Los Angeles | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D & M Source Design and manufacturing Source, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gusb Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & M Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | 106 violations | $27,055 | 55 | 0 |
| Exclusive For Women | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | 4 violations | $2,119 | 1 | 0 |
| Win Win Apparel | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OT 27 Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Source The Source International Imports, Inc. | Monrovia | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Envy Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DMR Inc. Direct Manufacturers Resources | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JDT, Inc. | South El Monte | Oct 22, 2011 | 18 violations | $7,361 | 14 | 0 |
| Titan Marine | San Diego | Oct 21, 2011 | 4 violations | $10,477 | 3 | 0 |
| Ultimate Graphics | Los Angeles | Oct 21, 2011 | 26 violations | $4,873 | 25 | 0 |
| Cal Pacific Speciality Foods | Moss Landing | Oct 21, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Old D's Apparel | Los Angeles | Oct 18, 2011 | 65 violations | $62,714 | 32 | 0 |
| American Plastic Products, Inc. | Sun Valley | Oct 18, 2011 | 19 violations | $2,849 | 18 | 0 |
| Sawasawa LLC | Huntington Park | Oct 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wideworld Sportswear Inc | Cerritos | Oct 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Obey One 3 Two Inc | Irvine | Oct 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarnas Production Inc. | Santa Ana | Oct 15, 2011 | 31 violations | $13,344 | 29 | 0 |
| QC Service Inc | Vernon | Oct 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Image Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh Produce Sportwear Inc. | Gardena | Oct 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LEE'S IMPERIAL WELDING, INC. | Fremont | Oct 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marys Donuts Church and Hill Inc | Santee | Oct 12, 2011 | 5 violations | $414 | 5 | 0 |
| Gianna's Baking Company | Castroville | Oct 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EXR USA Inc | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 116 violations | $116,147 | 62 | 0 |
| Gaze | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenkit USA, Color Swatch | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Oct 4, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Pleasures Cup Cakery LLC | Huntington Beach | Oct 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaby's Finishing BA Fashion dba Gaby's Finishing | Los Angeles | Oct 3, 2011 | 19 violations | $6,901 | 12 | 0 |
| United Meat Co. Inc. | San Francisco | Sep 30, 2011 | 40 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patron Central, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 28, 2011 | 110 violations | $42,014 | 0 | 0 |
| J.B. Design, Inc. | Rosemead | Sep 28, 2011 | 3 violations | $4,443 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Boston & Associates, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ying Qing, Inc. | South El Monte | Sep 25, 2011 | 60 violations | $61,560 | 29 | 0 |
| The Real Truth, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Splendid/Ellamoss VF Contemporary Brands, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Currency Clothing Corporation | Los Angeles | Sep 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steel Depot, Inc. | North Hollywood | Sep 18, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martinelli Vineyards Management, Inc | Windsor | Sep 13, 2011 | 15 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,500 |
| Marshmallow Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binee Blue, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABGB Design Inc. (DBA: StormTees) | Huntington Park | Sep 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hiatus and J.K.L.A. | Los Angeles | Sep 13, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jova Mode Inc | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 31 violations | $29,674 | 28 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matleo Inc. (dba: Kala) | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wishe, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oatt Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gusb Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & B Garment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 10, 2011 | 126 violations | $81,830 | 62 | 0 |
| Tea n Rose | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Sep 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Los Angeles | Sep 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphin Jeans Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 30, 2011 | 5 violations | $7,660 | 2 | 0 |
| Bell Powder Coating, Inc | Ventura | Aug 30, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Your Daughters Jeans | Vernon | Aug 29, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BE & A, Inc. | South El Monte | Aug 27, 2011 | 36 violations | $7,481 | 17 | 0 |
| Graham Packaging Company, Inc. | Modesto | Aug 25, 2011 | 4 violations | $16,697 | 3 | 0 |
| Original J.K, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2011 | 31 violations | $48,752 | 16 | 0 |
| Silver Stitching Jorge Ulises Plata Villegas | Santa Ana | Aug 20, 2011 | 23 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaotik Bleu Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Idylle Clothing LLC | Anaheim | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Knitworks Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local Celebrity | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LEE'S IMPERIAL WELDING, INC. | Fremont | Aug 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Onnuri Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 37 violations | $12,843 | 0 | 0 |
| Misope Misope USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Mode, Inc. dba Yo Yo 5 | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherish Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pixie Pixie Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnie Rose, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COBY, INC. | Los Angeles | Aug 12, 2011 | 20 violations | $19,116 | 18 | 0 |
| Unique Clothing Company | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2011 | 85 violations | $44,918 | 0 | 0 |
| Neige | Irvine | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 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.