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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lollol Lollol USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tua Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventti | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Impress Connection, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| II-Cielo | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young & Joy | Los Angeles | Jul 19, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansour Fine Rugs | West Hollywood | Jul 16, 2009 | 16 violations | $15,197 | 15 | 0 |
| Vision Park Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 52 violations | $51,549 | 0 | 0 |
| Min Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 42 violations repeat | $9,285 | 41 | $5,610 |
| I.Ner Wholesale and Manufacturing | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Color Me Red | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max & K, Inc. Michelin Fashion Line, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.Boy Design, Inc. Miss Pinky | Los Angeles | Jul 14, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Depot | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 114 violations | $32,966 | 73 | 0 |
| Lime Design | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 44 violations | $7,121 | 34 | 0 |
| B&S Corporation | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peca's Collection | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topia Topia Casual Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Scion | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe Team USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jin Won Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OT 27 Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max & K, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny USA | Los Angeles | Jul 11, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diva Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 10, 2009 | 77 violations | $63,911 | 41 | 0 |
| In-Young Management | Pittsburg | Jul 10, 2009 | 1 violation | $1,666 | 1 | 0 |
| Red Line Apparel Production Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2009 | 60 violations | $56,465 | 30 | 0 |
| California Girlz, Inc | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sans Souci | Los Angeles | Jul 7, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.D.A. Apparel, Inc. | South El Monte | Jul 5, 2009 | 48 violations repeat | $26,816 | 32 | $14,960 |
| Julia Comma Design Corporation | Los Angeles | Jul 4, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Paper Company | Camarillo | Jul 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaze Michelle Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Propeller Inc. | North Hollywood | Jun 30, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Garment Washington Garment Dyeing & Finishing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva Life F/S, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2009 | 125 violations repeat | $46,481 | 75 | 0 |
| Wahluka Food Sales | Carson | Jun 28, 2009 | 12 violations | $2,212 | 12 | 0 |
| Luis Fashion | Paramount | Jun 27, 2009 | 74 violations | $38,810 | 41 | 0 |
| One World LLC | Los Angeles | Jun 27, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samantha Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 158 violations | $83,341 | 91 | 0 |
| Disorderly Kids | Huntington Park | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KWDZ | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One World LLC One World Apparel, LLC | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin K Catwalk to Sidewalk, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stony Apparel Corp. | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Bluprint Clothing Corp | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cee Sportswear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Strike, Inc. | Gardena | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tempted Apparel Corporation | Bell | Jun 25, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KY & TY, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 28 violations | $19,428 | 25 | 0 |
| Winchester Corp DBA East Way | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elpis, Inc DBA Miss Thing | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisse America, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Love T, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc DBA Gaze USA | Los Angeles | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teresa Sewing | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 42 violations | $5,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleo Casual, inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jina Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Together USA | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J-Connection | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Hearts | Los Angeles | Jun 23, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exopack Exopack-Ontario Inc. | Ontario | Jun 22, 2009 | 42 violations | $16,234 | 41 | 0 |
| EG & KY, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 88 violations | $72,447 | 43 | 0 |
| Topia Casual, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameo, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 20, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Durisuh, Inc | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 66 violations | $47,721 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette 2 W Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eska, Inc. dba Event; Spicewear | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E & A Fashion Elias Madriz dba E & A Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2009 | 72 violations | $61,134 | 36 | 0 |
| Rampage Licensing Creditors | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2009 | 2 violations | $969 | 1 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | Jun 2, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anheuser Bush, Inc | Fairfield | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cinnabon | Sherman Oaks | Jun 1, 2009 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JNB 720, Inc | Los Angeles | May 29, 2009 | 199 violations | $190,188 | 87 | 0 |
| Epilogue, Arrested | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipe | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wave Graphics, Inc. | Carson | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kainos USA | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juicy Couture | Pacoima | May 21, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feliz Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2009 | 26 violations | $41,120 | 16 | 0 |
| Bobos USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 344 violations | $82,812 | 187 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corp. | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poetry Corporation | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie's Closet | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Style DBA Camila | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sk Apparel DBA Orange | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Colores Jinwon Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 18, 2009 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Garment Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | May 17, 2009 | 102 violations | $85,000 | 102 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | May 17, 2009 | 35 violations | $31,961 | 34 | 0 |
| My Trim, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 12, 2009 | 21 violations | $49,811 | 20 | 0 |
| Heart & Soul | Gardena | May 12, 2009 | 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.