Industry record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

Other Services (except Public Administration) Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against California employers in Other Services (except Public Administration) since 2004: 1,180 cases, $13,860,665 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Other Services (except Public Administration) at a glance

California employers in Other Services (except Public Administration) account for 1,180 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 816 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $13,860,665 in back wages to 10,354 workers, and $1,153,135 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 4 cases closed with $34,906 in back wages.

All cases, newest first

1,180 cases, page 1 of 12.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Ron M. NayotLos AngelesMar 8, 20262 violations$3,54810
Fixed Auto West CovinaLa PuenteFeb 28, 20262 violations repeat$3,3342$704
Family Services AssociationMoreno ValleyDec 2, 20252 violations000
ABBA Project ManagementSan DiegoOct 1, 202527 violations$28,024160
Kennel Club of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesApr 16, 2025141 violations$31,261350
Rubincon Programs Inc
Rubicon Programs Incorporated
RichmondMar 4, 20252 violations000
Jiffy Lube 14San RamonMar 4, 2025no violations found000
Sparkling Image Car WashThousand OaksFeb 18, 2025no violations found000
JB Mobile Detailing
JB Enterprises Group, Inc.
San CarlosJan 16, 202511 violations repeat$105,57710$7,042
Munia Bhaumik
Ashish, Tapati, Srabanti Munia Bhaumik
South PasadenaDec 3, 20244 violations repeat$15,77030
Call Glenn AgainSan DiegoNov 20, 20241 violation000
Laz Parking LTD, LLCSan DiegoNov 20, 2024no violations found000
Contra Costa County-EHSDMartinezAug 1, 20241 violation$13710
Star Smog Check Santa ClaraSanta ClaraApr 3, 2024no violations found000
Midway Express Car WashSan DiegoMar 30, 20241 violation000
Majestic Parking and Seven Stars ParkingMission HillsJan 21, 202413 violations repeat$20,48612$8,232
ProfessioNAILSan MarcosJan 13, 20242 violations repeat$14,4201$704
German Auto SpecialistSimi ValleyDec 29, 202314 violations repeat$4,62812$2,058
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Los Angeles LGBT Center and Affiliates
Los AngelesNov 25, 20231 violation$1,21310
Garfield CarwashMontebelloNov 6, 2023no violations found000
Port Town CleanersSan PedroOct 17, 202315 violations$71,362140
Laundrylicious
Branding Personality, LLC
WhittierOct 11, 2023no violations found000
El Imperio Del Compressor, IncLos AngelesSep 8, 20237 violations$25,39400
Meticulosity CleaningOrangevaleSep 2, 20238 violations$1,99570
Doggie Style Pet ResortSan MartinAug 1, 2023no violations found000
Commercial Laundry Specialist, Inc.SacramentoJun 3, 20233 violations repeat$6,3642$1,666
Super NailsFresnoJun 1, 2023no violations found000
Aztecas BarbershopBakersfieldMay 30, 2023no violations found000
MCSS Tailor ShopCamp PendletonMay 13, 202319 violations$62,209170
Car City CareSouth El MonteMay 10, 2023no violations found000
Platinum Collision ExpertsLong BeachMay 4, 20236 violations$19,42520
Phattira Anorat & Richard StrombergSanta MonicaMay 1, 20233 violations repeat$3,3691$686
Miami's Auto DetailingSan PedroApr 30, 202332 violations repeat$155,0000$5,000
Denisse Fax Orellana and Jose Luis RoqueniChula VistaMar 16, 20232 violations$3,63010
Top NailsCosta MesaMar 15, 20237 violations$14,80260
Massage Green SpaRancho CucamongaMar 8, 20235 violations$62640
Park Place Full Service Car Wash & DetailEncinitasFeb 9, 202342 violations repeat$75,37738$11,634
Custom Auto CraftLos AngelesFeb 9, 20232 violations$34810
Classic Hand Car WashBurbankJan 6, 20235 violations repeat$28,8400$1,995
M&K Auto Repair
Kristine Nicole Unsueta
CoronaDec 11, 20223 violations$18,60020
Wheels 36San JoseNov 17, 20223 violations repeat$8,3332$1,614
Bella Allure Salon & BoutiqueTemeculaOct 26, 20228 violations repeat$13,9277$5,243
Only SNS NailsWildomarOct 17, 20222 violations$67410
Kings Auto BodyMountain ViewOct 7, 2022no violations found000
Pepboys
The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of CA LLC
AnaheimAug 26, 2022no violations found000
B & R Road Service/ B & R Tires Inc.FontanaJul 29, 202212 violations repeat$72,16811$6,787
Jeremy Bolt and Anoja BoltLos AngelesJul 28, 20223 violations$57110
J&M Transmission, Inc.TracyJul 20, 20227 violations repeat$10,7445$3,325
Valley Truck Wash and RVVisaliaJun 15, 20225 violations repeat$4,7084$2,468
911 Restoration of San DiegoSan DiegoMay 7, 20229 violations$1,22890
Ken Betts Suds Machine-Car WashOaklandMar 15, 2022no violations found000
Larry's Tire Express, Inc.HaywardNov 23, 20214 violations repeat$115,4603$1,851
Highland Hand Car WashHighlandOct 29, 202118 violations repeat$27,86915$9,255
Mountain View MortuaryAltadenaOct 26, 20219 violations$4,80130
Norman R. Anderson & Sandy Marino AndersonVistaOct 20, 2021no violations found000
Maria Cristina Hach and Juan Pablo RoqueniChula VistaSep 28, 20212 violations$1,91510
JST Auto CareCupertinoSep 23, 2021no violations found000
Harv�s Express Carwash & DetailingLake ForestSep 22, 2021no violations found000
CLS
Commercial Laundry Specialist, Inc.
SacramentoSep 3, 20217 violations$8,87830
Prudential Overall Supply - Vista BranchRiversideAug 20, 2021no violations found000
Gino Morena Enterprises, LLCSouth San FranciscoAug 1, 202130 violations$888300
Pacific Auto Spa and Detail CenterSan BernardinoJul 22, 20211 violation000
CrossRoads Hand Car WashOntarioJul 15, 2021no violations found000
Elite Auto FilmsSan JoseJun 16, 202114 violations$32,03760
Foamy Car Wash and Detail CenterNorcoJun 3, 202113 violations$4,810100
Elite Certified Auto Service and Tires, Inc.La HabraApr 24, 202124 violations repeat000
BMO Telecom Inc.VictorvilleMar 22, 2021no violations found000
Sparkling Clean Car WashColtonMar 8, 202117 violations repeat$31,37515$8,715
Ashes to Ashes Simple CremationLos AngelesMar 1, 20212 violations repeat$4,8391$581
VIP Detail Center CarwashLawndaleFeb 26, 2021no violations found000
Giordana ToccaceliRancho Palos VerdesFeb 19, 20213 violations$87110
Apple Valley Auto SpaApple ValleyFeb 11, 20213 violations$6520
Sports Mania Logistics ServicesIrvineJan 2, 202118 violations$4,83890
WPI Water Resources, IncTerra BellaDec 20, 20202 violations$4710
One Stop Lighting TiresNorwalkNov 16, 20202 violations000
Aamco TransmissionsPasadenaOct 29, 20201 violation000
MPC ElectronicsChula VistaOct 23, 20205 violations$30110
Rogers ElectricIrvineOct 21, 2020no violations found000
WLCAC
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Los AngelesOct 16, 20203 violations$2,18910
Papa John Car WashDowneyOct 15, 202018 violations$20,526160
Tower Carwash
Vladigor Investments Inc
San FranciscoOct 6, 20206 violations$3,20050
E & E Industries
Blue House Partners, LLC
San DiegoSep 30, 202030 violations$42,35770
Aliso Smog CheckAliso ViejoSep 29, 20208 violations$28,92970
Srisakun FootrakulTarzanaSep 27, 20204 violations$23,67220
Bling Bling Nails And SpaCovinaSep 26, 20203 violations$7,74210
La Puente Car Wash
La Puente Car Wash and Quick Lube, Inc.
La PuenteSep 25, 20201 violation000
Jovan PlamenacSan MarcosSep 20, 2020no violations found000
Express Lube & SmogLake ElsinoreSep 17, 2020no violations found000
Red Carpet USA
Top Speed Wash, Gas Depot, CW 1st, TOCW
Canoga ParkSep 11, 202022 violations$10,742220
ZeneteSan DiegoSep 11, 20202 violations000
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta CenterGrass ValleySep 1, 20203 violations$25,04910
Stevens Creek HyundaiSanta ClaraAug 28, 20201 violation$2,48010
Papillon Beauty SalonSan JoseAug 25, 2020no violations found000
Plumbing & Pipefitting Local Union 25
UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN APPRENTICES
GardenaJul 31, 20201 violation$3,71110
Morgan Hill Car Wash Shop And Gift ShopMorgan HillJul 30, 20201 violation$1,09810
Auto Expressions ServiceRancho CordovaJul 9, 2020no violations found000
Sugar Blossom Lashes
Sugar Blossom Lashes, Inc. 2
BreaJun 22, 2020no violations found000
Zenanli ParkingSan FranciscoMay 15, 20209 violations repeat$24,5418$4,592
Parking Veterans LLCSanta AnaApr 15, 2020no violations found000
Oh My NailsLos AngelesMar 23, 202022 violations$12,782210

Largest back-wage records in Other Services (except Public Administration)

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Southwest Fuel Management, Inc.2$1,918,793875Jul 16, 2018
AECOM Government Services, Inc.1$503,127506Apr 15, 2011
Valet Service1$272,407196Apr 26, 2005
Lozano Car Wash2$268,502270Dec 6, 2008
Karnavati Steel Industries of MS LTD1$245,84743Oct 12, 2012
Mariska Trisanti1$207,6902Mar 19, 2000
Miami's Auto Detailing2$181,20014Apr 30, 2023
Northridge Classic Car Wash, Inc.1$160,00084Dec 31, 2006
Interior Magic1$146,113205Oct 19, 2012
ZIRX1$145,796204May 31, 2015
Crystal Car Wash2$144,06723Feb 18, 2016
Professional Car Care Wash1$142,67582Aug 6, 2007
Crossroads Autowash1$130,732172Mar 12, 2007
Drezek Enviornmental Stripping Systems1$130,72115Oct 24, 2003
Bonus Car Wash2$125,819123Feb 18, 2009
Indus Technology, Inc.1$125,63246Dec 31, 2019
Playa Vista Car Wash1$119,66891May 11, 2007
Larry's Tire Express, Inc.1$115,4603Nov 23, 2021
Car Spa, Inc.2$107,203120Apr 11, 2009
JB Mobile Detailing1$105,57710Jan 16, 2025

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202622$6,8823
202575$164,86261
202486$50,81317
20232216$474,582106
2022129$130,95342
20212215$238,64699
20204028$270,590127
20193829$418,949185
20182925$2,448,3141,015
20175842$392,438254
20163124$173,715138
20153623$477,396375
20146040$335,274206
20138558$665,523539
20128760$855,714662
20118257$873,6481,006
20107552$483,966476
20096638$471,812569
20089160$1,008,0761,012
200710462$1,027,9711,151
20068554$727,519820
20057654$1,003,481820
20044641$462,599311

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.

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