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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Perse James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Kellwood Company | City Of Industry | Aug 8, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Down N Dirty Inc. | Huntington Beach | Aug 5, 2011 | 334 violations repeat | $647,637 | 166 | 0 |
| Richard Marshall Richard Marshall Fine Flooring, Inc. | Hawthorne | Aug 4, 2011 | 41 violations | $8,149 | 40 | 0 |
| O.S.I. Systems, Inc. | Hawthorne | Aug 3, 2011 | 2 violations | $8,922 | 2 | 0 |
| Hybrid Apparel Hybrid Promotions, LLC | Huntington Beach | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jubi Fashion Jubilee Beauty Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minimi Teamo Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TB Productions | Garden Grove | Jul 30, 2011 | 46 violations | $11,699 | 0 | 0 |
| LA Creamery Art of Ice Cream, Inc. | Chatsworth | Jul 30, 2011 | 3 violations | $1,408 | 2 | 0 |
| The Base Studio Oshea's Computer Consultants, Inc | San Mateo | Jul 28, 2011 | 60 violations | $52,150 | 60 | 0 |
| General Home Pharmacy, Inc. | Westlake Village | Jul 26, 2011 | 12 violations | $12,835 | 11 | 0 |
| Fashion Jeida, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2011 | 91 violations repeat | $85,679 | 48 | 0 |
| Finesse Finesse Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ye Eun, Inc. (INER) | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F & X Popsy Corporation, inc | Los Angeles | Jul 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshmallow Marshmallow Clothing, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melissa's World Variety Produce Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New World Pasta New World Pasta Company | Fresno | Jul 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TT & Y Inc | Rosemead | Jul 12, 2011 | 30 violations | $35,581 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Commerce | Jul 11, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tantrum Apparel, LLC | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Secret Charm, LLC | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urbanx Renewables Group, Inc. | Long Beach | Jul 10, 2011 | 3 violations | $1,500 | 1 | 0 |
| RW Solutions | Elk Grove | Jul 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicc Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2011 | 23 violations | $9,914 | 19 | 0 |
| Performance Composites | Compton | Jun 20, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Box Fashion, Inc. (DBA: DIVA) | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KLL Inc. | Garden Grove | Jun 18, 2011 | 17 violations | $33,372 | 17 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Screen Passion, Inc. | Commerce | Jun 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arc Vic Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T & G Mode, Inc. T & G Mode, Inc. dba JYM Manufacturer | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 117 violations | $64,860 | 63 | 0 |
| JS Apparel, Inc. | Compton | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuego Collection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rouge Red Apparel | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GST Lane, Inc. | Montebello | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sew Forth | Montebello | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mias Fashion Manf Co. Inc Mias Fashion Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EMJ Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B & H Company Inc (dba) | Gardena | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shyan Inc Shyan, Inc. dba Cielo, Froxx, Red Haute | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpha Source, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Blanks dba LA Brands, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedar Tree dba Cherish Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coin 1804 Coin Company, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 13, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thermal Structures, Inc. | Corona | Jun 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BTWO, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noori Apparel, Inc. DBA Best Contractor | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2011 | 74 violations | $102,171 | 73 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Vernon | Jun 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Manchi, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiddo By Katie | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Masimo Masimo Corporation | Irvine | May 23, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moreno's Produce | Los Angeles | May 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 17, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da Hae Apparel | Los Angeles | May 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bambu Fashion | Los Angeles | May 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & R Poultry, Inc. | La Puente | May 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.B. Apparel | Los Angeles | May 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garment Nation | Los Angeles | May 16, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S & J Apparel | Los Angeles | May 15, 2011 | 74 violations | $67,165 | 38 | 0 |
| Weston Wear | San Francisco | May 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daum Clothing | Los Angeles | May 13, 2011 | 46 violations | $73,737 | 26 | 0 |
| Matteo | Los Angeles | May 12, 2011 | 52 violations | $6,791 | 31 | 0 |
| Holiday Cleaners | Mountain View | May 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susy Imports La Rosa De Guadalipe | Los Angeles | May 11, 2011 | 3 violations | $2,072 | 1 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 11, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Passion To Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 43 violations | $15,216 | 27 | 0 |
| C & C Pallets | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audrey 3+ Three Plus One, Inc. Audrey 3+1 | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just for Wraps | Los Angeles | May 9, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.C. Woodworks Pallets, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gano Excel Gano Excel USA Incorperated | Irwindale | May 3, 2011 | 33 violations | $3,045 | 33 | 0 |
| Joah Love Joah Design Group, LLC | Los Angeles | May 2, 2011 | 4 violations | $593 | 3 | 0 |
| Samuel Cortez, Jr., Sole Proprietor | Los Angeles | May 1, 2011 | 6 violations | $2,213 | 5 | 0 |
| Winjet Automotive, Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Apr 30, 2011 | 10 violations | $4,592 | 9 | 0 |
| T & N Garment Inc | South El Monte | Apr 30, 2011 | 5 violations | $2,432 | 2 | 0 |
| Spartak Enterprises.,Inc. | Mira Loma | Apr 23, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arts and Crafts Overseas Company | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2011 | 25 violations | $36,229 | 16 | 0 |
| Lyric Fashion | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2011 | 101 violations | $46,341 | 54 | 0 |
| Tam's Fashion, Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 18, 2011 | 7 violations | $13,005 | 5 | 0 |
| I & T Fashion, Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 18, 2011 | 28 violations | $5,889 | 14 | 0 |
| SSC Apparel, Inc. dba Soprano | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nexxen dba Check It Out, Four Leaf Clover | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peloci Danilo'R, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Apparel, LLC | San Francisco | Apr 17, 2011 | 14 violations | $10,043 | 14 | 0 |
| Byer California | San Francisco | Apr 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SFO Apparel | Brisbane | Apr 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| An-Wil Inc. | Riverside | Apr 13, 2011 | 46 violations | $27,456 | 23 | 0 |
| Complete Clothing Complete Clothing Company | Los Angeles | Apr 12, 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.