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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Scrubs Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayzon Inc. | North Hollywood | Apr 14, 2005 | 5 violations | $327 | 2 | 0 |
| B-Sport, Inc. | Vernon | Apr 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cee Sportswear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 14, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.I.T. Inc. dba Sara'sPrints, AmericanWidgeon | San Leandro | Apr 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japanese Weekend Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 12, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biscotti, Inc | San Leandro | Apr 11, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corin Sewing Contractor | Huntington Park | Apr 10, 2005 | 147 violations | $60,205 | 124 | 0 |
| Caitac Garment Processing, Inc. | Gardena | Apr 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock & Republic Enterprises, Inc. | Culver City | Apr 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe's Jeans, Inc. | City Of Commerce | Apr 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Global Apparel Group Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concepts by Malcom, LLC | Los Angeles | Apr 8, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mycra Pac Designer Wear Inc. | Moraga | Apr 8, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Regent Manufacturing Co. Burton Miller&Helen Miller dba Regent Mfg Co | San Francisco | Apr 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Francisco City Lights, Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. P. Shades, Inc. | Sausalito | Apr 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Twin Navi Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 35 violations | $17,552 | 23 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.L.C A 3 / A-1 Textiles, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Fashion | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Lamp Co., Inc. | Suisun City | Apr 4, 2005 | 63 violations | $83,736 | 63 | 0 |
| Advanced Tool and Supply | Santa Clara | Apr 4, 2005 | 15 violations | $8,490 | 14 | 0 |
| S.M.J.L., Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 3, 2005 | 25 violations | $4,080 | 18 | 0 |
| Fong Garment, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 3, 2005 | 18 violations repeat | $913 | 16 | $2,464 |
| Solo Girl | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanctuary Clothing Inc. | North Hollywood | Apr 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Chef Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evon Leong dba Boldstitsch | San Francisco | Mar 25, 2005 | 25 violations | $5,172 | 25 | 0 |
| Janiey Wu Company | San Francisco | Mar 23, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moa Moa, Inc. | Compton | Mar 22, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Aline Inc. | Garden Grove | Mar 21, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unisource Worldwide, Inc. | Pleasanton | Mar 19, 2005 | 4 violations | $4,835 | 3 | 0 |
| VIHA Fashions Inc | San Francisco | Mar 19, 2005 | 4 violations | $1,586 | 4 | 0 |
| Jade Apparel | Vernon | Mar 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concepts By Malcolm | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercedes H. Vasquez (DBA: Dems apparel) | Los Angeles | Mar 19, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlene Garment Manufacturer | Garden Grove | Mar 16, 2005 | 5 violations repeat | $922 | 2 | 0 |
| K.A.S.E. Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 15, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hijon, Inc. | San Francisco | Mar 11, 2005 | 6 violations | $5,208 | 6 | 0 |
| Apex Interior Source Inc. | Coachella | Mar 11, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sol Bin, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 10, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lila Dinh (DBA: J & J Sewing) | El Monte | Mar 8, 2005 | 9 violations | $244 | 5 | 0 |
| Seventy Two, Inc. | City Of Industry | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JBL CAL Apparel, Inc. | Northridge | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin's Fashion, Inc. | Rosemead | Mar 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BB Co. Lunachi | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| East West Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxim Integrated Products | San Jose | Mar 5, 2005 | 7 violations | $39,885 | 7 | 0 |
| Seollem, Corporation | Gardena | Mar 5, 2005 | 123 violations | $22,171 | 61 | 0 |
| Come Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 46 violations | $12,000 | 27 | 0 |
| Famous Bakery | Novato | Mar 5, 2005 | 2 violations | $1,422 | 1 | 0 |
| Collections Inc | South El Monte | Mar 5, 2005 | 8 violations repeat | $221 | 6 | $2,310 |
| New S. Y. Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connected Apparel Company | Commerce | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hillary From L.A Co Hilaria Ramirez Duran, Sole Owner | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Famous Deli and Market (San Rafael) | San Rafael | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retro Rags | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Wrapper Just For Wraps Inc. | Vernon | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | San Francisco | Mar 5, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quicksilver | Huntington Beach | Mar 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pang, Inc. | El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | 98 violations | $38,363 | 41 | 0 |
| Lumiere, Inc. | Garden Grove | Mar 4, 2005 | 32 violations | $19,501 | 23 | 0 |
| M D Enterprises Inc | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | 6 violations repeat | $1,037 | 4 | $748 |
| Perception W & W Concept Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Step by Step | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Famous Deli Market & Bakery (Novato) | Novato | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Q I Sportswear, Inc. (AASI, Inc.) | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monorey Canyon | Montebello | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Girl, Inc. City Girl, Incorporated | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young Tai Chi (DBA: Fashion Top | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byer California | Los Angeles | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DNK, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 4, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohtooky Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 17 violations | $12,634 | 0 | 0 |
| G. F., Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 50 violations | $10,450 | 21 | 0 |
| Sky Blue Fashion Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 39 violations | $4,006 | 28 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rampage Clothing Company Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Triangle | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kathie K | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper & Design Niki-Viki Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yag D & Y Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.G.R Contractor, LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.K.P., Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I.L.U. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Jade, Inc. (DBA: East L.A. Apparel Se | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Joinus Jae Young Nah (dba) Cello; Fashion Joinus | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cute Girl,Incorporated | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Volume Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoompy | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 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.