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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Cisco Systems, Inc | San Jose | Sep 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Valley Fruit Packing | Marysville | Sep 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strech Plastics, Inc. | Banning | Sep 7, 2010 | 5 violations | $1,504 | 3 | 0 |
| Painted Tongue Studio | Oakland | Sep 1, 2010 | 11 violations | $2,821 | 10 | 0 |
| Ultrasigns, Inc. | San Diego | Aug 31, 2010 | 27 violations | $11,847 | 27 | 0 |
| Blue River Denim | Los Angeles | Aug 26, 2010 | 132 violations | $66,459 | 131 | 0 |
| Lubricating Specialties Company | Pico Rivera | Aug 26, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Four C's Service, Inc. | Fresno | Aug 25, 2010 | 5 violations | $4,599 | 4 | 0 |
| Phoenix Textile, Inc. | Gardena | Aug 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rich & Skinny DBA Easy Money | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock & Republic Enterprises, Inc. | Culver City | Aug 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giumarra Vineyards | Bakersfield | Aug 21, 2010 | 48 violations | $1,668 | 44 | $8,700 |
| Dynasty Screen Printing | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2010 | 43 violations | $30,814 | 42 | 0 |
| Riel Corporation | South El Monte | Aug 20, 2010 | 2 violations | $665 | 1 | 0 |
| D.N.A.M. Apparel Industries | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Signorelli | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Triangle Jodi Kristopher, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 20, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K&E Clothing Standing Alive, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2010 | 32 violations | $24,467 | 17 | 0 |
| Kreation Apparel | Los Angeles | Aug 19, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evolution Fresh, Inc. | San Bernardino | Aug 19, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frontier Transportation, Inc | Tracy | Aug 18, 2010 | 5 violations | $12,760 | 5 | 0 |
| Simso Te Simso Tex Sublimation Printing & Finishing, I | Compton | Aug 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matix Clothing | Compton | Aug 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xenos Fashion, Inc. dba Belinda | Los Angeles | Aug 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJG, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 17, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wonder Printing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2010 | 24 violations | $25,288 | 23 | 0 |
| Enita, Inc. | South El Monte | Aug 16, 2010 | 26 violations | $13,460 | 13 | 0 |
| A & C Fashion | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2010 | 27 violations | $6,201 | 13 | 0 |
| Lubby Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | 76 violations | $58,039 | 37 | 0 |
| New Radiance, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | 48 violations | $36,644 | 24 | 0 |
| Bjewel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noubeau Fabric | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lia, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Press Apparel, Inc. Ellen & Eric Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacuzzi Luxury Bath | Chino | Aug 14, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.D. Promise | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2010 | 88 violations | $112,374 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc DBA Paris LA | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Event | Los Angeles | Aug 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WC Wood Industries West Coast Sand and Gravel, Inc. | Buena Park | Aug 8, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lourdes Chavez, Inc. | Vernon | Aug 7, 2010 | 28 violations repeat | $52,487 | 26 | $2,431 |
| Kern Ridge Growers, LLC AGER | Arvin | Aug 7, 2010 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terra Universal Inc. | Fullerton | Aug 4, 2010 | 224 violations repeat | $373,739 | 224 | $98,560 |
| Southern Pacific Materials, Inc. | Ramona | Aug 4, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Ysidro Farms Inc. (AGER) | Santa Maria | Aug 4, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bon Epi Patisserie Cafe | Irvine | Aug 3, 2010 | 7 violations | $4,315 | 6 | 0 |
| Fiel Jeans Kancan | Los Angeles | Aug 3, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Four Squared Manufacturing | Santa Fe Springs | Jul 31, 2010 | 9 violations | $440 | 8 | 0 |
| Cake Divas | Culver City | Jul 30, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yamaichi Electronics U.S.A., Inc. | San Jose | Jul 24, 2010 | 22 violations | $25,388 | 15 | 0 |
| Horeb Apparel | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2010 | 63 violations | $57,973 | 32 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Piace Fashion | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjewel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSC Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Syar Concrete, LLC | Napa | Jul 18, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vallejo Glass Company | Vallejo | Jul 16, 2010 | 6 violations | $4,071 | 6 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Rebar Services, Inc | Shingle Springs | Jul 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie Apparel Guo Yi Hong DBA Julie Apparel | South El Monte | Jul 13, 2010 | 32 violations | $12,851 | 0 | 0 |
| La Belle Fashions, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Polysew, Inc. | South El Monte | Jul 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nice Collection, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2010 | 37 violations | $24,992 | 18 | 0 |
| NOR-CAL | Union City | Jul 10, 2010 | 4 violations | $5,050 | 3 | 0 |
| Winchester Corporation dba Eastway | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H2K Textile, Inc. dba Fio Fio | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. B. Y. Corp dba Pronto | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. H. Apparel | Los Angeles | Jul 6, 2010 | 36 violations | $16,673 | 0 | 0 |
| Associated Concrete Pumping | Sacramento | Jul 4, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elegant Design Elegant Design Cabinetry, Inc. | Riverside | Jul 3, 2010 | 101 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Boeing Company | Canoga Park | Jun 30, 2010 | 1 violation | $128 | 1 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edge Clothing, Inc. dba Mine | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Click, Inc. dba Couleur De Rose | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Dream Clothing, Inc. dba Cybergirl | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teen Bell Touch Me Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lia, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brothers Mezas Pallets | Fontana | Jun 27, 2010 | 36 violations repeat | $42,531 | 15 | $5,775 |
| 52 FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2010 | 133 violations | $117,010 | 69 | 0 |
| E & J Gallo Winery | Modesto | Jun 23, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LGV Apparel | Los Angeles | Jun 15, 2010 | 56 violations | $51,308 | 29 | 0 |
| PG Wear dba Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Jun 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muttle, LLC dba Muzzanghee | Los Angeles | Jun 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FAD Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 15, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teamworks Packaging | San Bernardino | Jun 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CandleLight Bakery | Norwalk | Jun 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Couture Sewing | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 67 violations | $24,314 | 34 | 0 |
| Zenobia The Zenobia, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Exit, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yo Yo 5 Alan Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sejis G. nc. | Los Angeles | Jun 14, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi.Plus, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 25 violations | $21,733 | 21 | 0 |
| Vita-Nova Marble Vita Nova Enterprises Inc. | Van Nuys | Jun 8, 2010 | 25 violations | $20,308 | 19 | 0 |
| Karis Fashion, Inc. dba Natalie Step by Step; Front Row; Gidget; Nuance | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 8, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lydia 11, Inc. (KOR) | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 33 violations | $13,741 | 28 | 0 |
| PG Wear Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 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.