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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddo's E3, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Graffiti | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanilla Bay Vanilla Bay Corporation | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 You Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pinkette Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 1, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NYNA FASHION, INC. | Los Angeles | May 30, 2010 | 38 violations | $52,488 | 20 | 0 |
| The New French Bakery | Ventura | May 27, 2010 | 65 violations | $16,516 | 60 | $8,450 |
| Duna Apparel, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | May 24, 2010 | 21 violations | $11,805 | 12 | 0 |
| Popsy Corporation dba F & X | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & G Connection, Inc. dba Crush | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunki Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | May 24, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F.B. Production/Precise Die F.B. Productions Inc./Precise Die and Coating | Chatsworth | May 22, 2010 | 22 violations | $19,913 | 21 | 0 |
| Big Front Uniforms | Los Angeles | May 19, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonardo Garcia Garment Shop | Los Angeles | May 16, 2010 | 4 violations | $6,122 | 1 | 0 |
| Top Choice Fashion | Los Angeles | May 16, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivy Apparel | Los Angeles | May 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temple-Inland | Tracy | May 13, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Girl (Gina Fashion) | Los Angeles | May 12, 2010 | 48 violations | $49,165 | 39 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loui Fashion | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 43 violations | $20,190 | 42 | 0 |
| Pretty Good PG Wear Corporation | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | May 11, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacor Food International | Antioch | May 10, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A-DO Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2010 | 70 violations | $67,814 | 32 | 0 |
| Jem Sportswear | San Fernando | May 2, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nu Plus USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 35 violations | $44,521 | 18 | 0 |
| M R J Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Come Como Come Como Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Cameo | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Min Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 65 violations repeat | $54,131 | 32 | 0 |
| Mind Code MJC Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ye Eun, Inc. (INER) | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C-Quest, Inc./Greena, Only Nine, Chere Amie | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Fashion/Zoah/Le Ceelo | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winchester Corp. dba East Way, Vibe Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eastwest Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estam Orbita Corp. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse Enterprises, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Exit, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finesse Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fio Fio H2K Textile, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seollem, Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| January 7 Clothings, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasmine USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purple Rain, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Closet, Inc. aka Lia | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.R.I.C. dba Objet | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peppermint, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clothing by Frenzii dba Frenzi, Hourglass Lil | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Umgee U.S.A. Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 18, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisse America, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 15, 2010 | 4 violations repeat | $6,808 | 3 | 0 |
| G.W. Heineke Company, Inc. | El Centro | Apr 15, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Tech Dental | Fullerton | Apr 5, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laundry Room Clothing Inc. | Westminster | Mar 31, 2010 | 87 violations repeat | $99,486 | 53 | 0 |
| Cantaloop DBW Business, Inc. | Pasadena | Mar 31, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.M Oil Transport, Inc. | Montebello | Mar 30, 2010 | 3 violations | $310 | 2 | 0 |
| Imperial Marble Kitchen and Bath | South San Francisco | Mar 28, 2010 | 3 violations | $1,688 | 3 | 0 |
| Cinnabon | San Bruno | Mar 26, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyme Apparel Tyme, Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 23, 2010 | 42 violations repeat | $21,188 | 0 | 0 |
| Park Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teen Bell Touch Me Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 23, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pig Wear, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2010 | 45 violations | $38,226 | 22 | 0 |
| Capital Drum, Inc. | Roseville | Mar 22, 2010 | 19 violations | $35,443 | 18 | 0 |
| Master Holdings | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. Michelle and Gaze USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 22, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Paper Company | Buena Park | Mar 21, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Classis Wire Cut | Valencia | Mar 20, 2010 | 2 violations | $24,848 | 0 | 0 |
| Plastic Engineering Technologies | Ontario | Mar 20, 2010 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gana Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 18, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pop Corn, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 14, 2010 | 391 violations repeat | $330,683 | 177 | $194,700 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Popsy Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wavegraphics, Inc. | Carson | Mar 13, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fraser's Boiler Service, Inc. | San Diego | Mar 11, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Signature Kitchen & Bath Inc. | Anaheim | Mar 11, 2010 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Mason Inc | Baldwin Park | Mar 9, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Los Angeles | Mar 9, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sue & H Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2010 | 64 violations | $18,480 | 34 | 0 |
| EM Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 8, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don & J, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2010 | 48 violations | $50,518 | 24 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp dba Julia | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chocolate Company | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easel Koi Clothing, Inc, | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB Unlimited, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Come Como Come Como Corporation | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2010 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & M Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 27, 2010 | 30 violations | $28,999 | 0 | 0 |
| Scientific Measurement Systems, Inc. | San Jose | Feb 25, 2010 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interactive Audiotext Services | Chatsworth | Feb 24, 2010 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sky 2 Star, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 23, 2010 | 30 violations | $3,157 | 0 | 0 |
| Mana USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 23, 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.