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.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpecta Engineering | San Diego | Mar 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super V Beauty Salon (Barber Shop) | Moreno Valley | Mar 7, 2020 | 21 violations | $3,810 | 9 | 0 |
| Laz Parking LTD, LLC LAZ Parking California, LLC | La Jolla | Mar 6, 2020 | 16 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topline Nails | Garden Grove | Feb 28, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| XO Nails & Spa | Norwalk | Feb 19, 2020 | 8 violations | $2,099 | 4 | 0 |
| Super V Beauty Salon (Barber Shop) | Moreno Valley | Feb 8, 2020 | 10 violations | $23,074 | 7 | 0 |
| Acepex Management Corp | Montclair | Feb 6, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DWMC | Riverside | Feb 5, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthem Oil & Lincoln Car Wash | Orange | Feb 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blow Dry Bar | Torrance | Jan 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southwest Industries | Gardena | Jan 8, 2020 | 6 violations | $14,659 | 6 | 0 |
| Angels Home Care | El Cajon | Jan 8, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JSL Technologies, Inc. | Oxnard | Jan 4, 2020 | 8 violations | $17,582 | 5 | 0 |
| Indus Technology, Inc. | San Diego | Dec 31, 2019 | 60 violations | $125,632 | 46 | 0 |
| Best Friends Animal Hospital | Monrovia | Dec 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Safety Park Corporation | Marina Del Rey | Nov 4, 2019 | 3 violations | $3,475 | 2 | 0 |
| Elevate (US) Limted | Oakland | Nov 1, 2019 | 11 violations repeat | $54,121 | 10 | $5,640 |
| 9 Club Pet | Stockton | Oct 2, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerritos Auto Repair Center | Artesia | Sep 30, 2019 | 2 violations | $3,280 | 1 | 0 |
| Cypher Logistics | Rancho Cordova | Sep 27, 2019 | 2 violations | $204 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | San Diego | Sep 24, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | Oceanside | Sep 19, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Massage Thai Way | San Diego | Sep 18, 2019 | 6 violations | $14,952 | 5 | 0 |
| Massage Thai Way | San Diego | Sep 18, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,904 | 1 | 0 |
| D & T Global Communications | Irvine | Sep 12, 2019 | 37 violations | $9,933 | 37 | 0 |
| Carloops Car Wash & Lube Center | La Puente | Sep 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otto Herrmann Avila Otto Wilhelm Herrmann Avila | Chula Vista | Aug 9, 2019 | 2 violations | $4,885 | 1 | 0 |
| Lyons Auto Spa & Quick Lube | Newhall | Aug 1, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service | Modesto | Jul 31, 2019 | 7 violations | $476 | 6 | 0 |
| Fairway Garden Hand Car Wash | Walnut | Jul 30, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rancho Car Wash | Temecula | Jul 29, 2019 | 6 violations | $1,155 | 5 | 0 |
| Alamo Hand Car Wash | Walnut | Jul 18, 2019 | 3 violations | $1,894 | 3 | 0 |
| Fleet Solution Center | Azusa | Jul 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stafford Lift Services LP | Corona | Jun 30, 2019 | 1 violation | $38 | 1 | 0 |
| MCRD - Tailor Shop Midway and Barnett Enterprises Inc. | San Diego | Jun 11, 2019 | 6 violations | $19,794 | 3 | 0 |
| Eden Nails Lounge & Spa | San Diego | Jun 7, 2019 | 2 violations | $52,935 | 1 | 0 |
| Apple Valley Car Wash | Apple Valley | May 23, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kleen Pouyan Hatan DBA Kleen | Montclair | May 17, 2019 | 2 violations | $290 | 1 | 0 |
| National Garage Doors | Rancho Cordova | May 8, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anna Beatrice De Salles | Aliso Viejo | Apr 19, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,469 | 1 | 0 |
| Irwindale Hand Car Wash | Baldwin Park | Apr 8, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celeris Systems, Inc. | Anaheim | Feb 2, 2019 | 27 violations | $87,094 | 9 | 0 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Culver City | Jan 30, 2019 | 41 violations | $18,105 | 40 | 0 |
| Toni Holt Kramer and Robert Kramer | Palm Springs | Jan 29, 2019 | 2 violations | $4,040 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | San Diego | Jan 23, 2019 | 2 violations | $3,184 | 2 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | San Diego | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | $2,296 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | Poway | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | $1,172 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Clips -4S Commons Town Center | San Diego | Jan 23, 2019 | 2 violations | $405 | 2 | 0 |
| Great Clips -Penasquitos Village | San Diego | Jan 23, 2019 | 2 violations | $189 | 2 | 0 |
| Great Clips - Scripps Ranch Village | Vista | Jan 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benicia Cleaners Benicia New Generation Cleaners, Inc. | Benicia | Jan 11, 2019 | 3 violations | $6,027 | 2 | 0 |
| Harv's Car Wash | Sacramento | Dec 31, 2018 | 6 violations | $12,989 | 6 | 0 |
| Aqua Nails Spa | Clovis | Dec 22, 2018 | 68 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $32,227 |
| Aqua Bar Nails Spa | Clovis | Dec 22, 2018 | 83 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $39,195 |
| 4/7 Auto Body | Redwood City | Dec 20, 2018 | 31 violations repeat | $103,824 | 31 | 0 |
| Brittany Durham | Jolon | Oct 20, 2018 | 7 violations | $6,757 | 3 | 0 |
| Miami Auto Detailing | San Pedro | Oct 16, 2018 | 7 violations repeat | $24,304 | 6 | 0 |
| Erik's Auto Repair and Lake Shore Towing | Pasadena | Oct 11, 2018 | 26 violations | $64,412 | 23 | 0 |
| New Look Skin Center | Glendale | Oct 3, 2018 | 2 violations repeat | $117 | 1 | 0 |
| Low Price Auto Glass | Fairfield | Sep 5, 2018 | 4 violations repeat | $22,266 | 2 | 0 |
| Mountain Ave Car Wash | Ontario | Aug 24, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Nail | Rancho Santa Margarita | Jul 30, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southwest Fuel Management, Inc. | Agoura Hills | Jul 16, 2018 | 876 violations repeat | $1,900,000 | 868 | $400,000 |
| Southwest Fuel Management, Inc. | Agoura Hills | Jul 16, 2018 | 8 violations | $18,793 | 7 | 0 |
| VIP Quick Car Wash & Lube | Apple Valley | Jul 15, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | South San Francisco | Jul 1, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hello Gorgeous Hair Couture Design | Thousand Oaks | Jun 26, 2018 | 4 violations | $279 | 1 | 0 |
| Boudoir Nail Bar | Chula Vista | Jun 8, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Beauty & Brow | Riverside | Jun 6, 2018 | 8 violations | $7,096 | 4 | 0 |
| Serenity MedSpa and Chiropractic | Modesto | Jun 5, 2018 | 13 violations | $18,818 | 8 | 0 |
| Town and Country Car Wash | Orange | May 31, 2018 | 26 violations | $33,197 | 24 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista | Apr 10, 2018 | 12 violations | $37,939 | 8 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista | Apr 10, 2018 | 5 violations | $5,828 | 3 | 0 |
| Massage Eden - Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista | Apr 10, 2018 | 4 violations | $2,789 | 2 | 0 |
| Managed Career Solutions | Alhambra | Apr 2, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rama Thai Massage - Downtown | La Jolla | Mar 31, 2018 | 6 violations | $13,163 | 3 | 0 |
| Rama Thai Massage - Downtown | San Diego | Mar 31, 2018 | 3 violations | $1,600 | 1 | 0 |
| Majestic Nails & Day Spa | San Diego | Mar 30, 2018 | 3 violations | $67,479 | 1 | 0 |
| Maintco Corporation | Burbank | Mar 21, 2018 | 14 violations | $5,544 | 12 | 0 |
| Benedicta Co | Northridge | Mar 4, 2018 | 3 violations | $101,120 | 1 | 0 |
| Newport Nails | Newport Beach | Dec 16, 2017 | 26 violations | $26,497 | 25 | 0 |
| Newport Nails | Newport Beach | Dec 16, 2017 | 18 violations | $17,795 | 17 | 0 |
| Newport Nails | Newport Beach | Dec 16, 2017 | 31 violations | $14,696 | 30 | 0 |
| Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary | Whittier | Dec 13, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Car Wash | Carson | Dec 12, 2017 | 3 violations | $5,114 | 1 | 0 |
| My Auto Center My Auto Body & Paint Shop, Inc. | Montebello | Dec 12, 2017 | 5 violations | $924 | 4 | 0 |
| Tiny Auto Detailing | Long Beach | Nov 30, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Surf Thru Express Car Wash | Oxnard | Nov 27, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Classic Parking | Los Angeles | Nov 21, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Elite Collision Center | Torrance | Nov 8, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Platinum Parking Management, LLC | Chula Vista | Nov 2, 2017 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fix Auto Sun Valley J & L Body and Paint Shop, Inc. dba | Sun Valley | Oct 28, 2017 | 1 violation | $116 | 1 | 0 |
| GTA Auto Body | Chatsworth | Oct 26, 2017 | 3 violations | $4,315 | 3 | 0 |
| Dr. Manuel Romo Garcia Rulfo | San Diego | Oct 24, 2017 | 3 violations | $5,488 | 1 | 0 |
| Dr. Manuel Romo Garcia Rulfo | San Diego | Oct 24, 2017 | 3 violations | $5,482 | 1 | 0 |
| Speedway Carwash | Lompoc | Oct 11, 2017 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | South San Francisco | Oct 8, 2017 | 6 violations | $13,870 | 3 | 0 |
| Delta Building Services, Inc. | Chatsworth | Oct 1, 2017 | 4 violations | $274 | 2 | 0 |
| Master Dog Training | Beverly Hills | Sep 30, 2017 | 22 violations | $12,135 | 10 | 0 |
| Feritage Qukn, Incorporated | Manteca | Sep 26, 2017 | 7 violations | $4,058 | 5 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Other Services (except Public Administration)
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Fuel Management, Inc. | 2 | $1,918,793 | 875 | Jul 16, 2018 |
| AECOM Government Services, Inc. | 1 | $503,127 | 506 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Valet Service | 1 | $272,407 | 196 | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Lozano Car Wash | 2 | $268,502 | 270 | Dec 6, 2008 |
| Karnavati Steel Industries of MS LTD | 1 | $245,847 | 43 | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Mariska Trisanti | 1 | $207,690 | 2 | Mar 19, 2000 |
| Miami's Auto Detailing | 2 | $181,200 | 14 | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Northridge Classic Car Wash, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | 84 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Interior Magic | 1 | $146,113 | 205 | Oct 19, 2012 |
| ZIRX | 1 | $145,796 | 204 | May 31, 2015 |
| Crystal Car Wash | 2 | $144,067 | 23 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Professional Car Care Wash | 1 | $142,675 | 82 | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Crossroads Autowash | 1 | $130,732 | 172 | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Drezek Enviornmental Stripping Systems | 1 | $130,721 | 15 | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Bonus Car Wash | 2 | $125,819 | 123 | Feb 18, 2009 |
| Indus Technology, Inc. | 1 | $125,632 | 46 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Playa Vista Car Wash | 1 | $119,668 | 91 | May 11, 2007 |
| Larry's Tire Express, Inc. | 1 | $115,460 | 3 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Car Spa, Inc. | 2 | $107,203 | 120 | Apr 11, 2009 |
| JB Mobile Detailing | 1 | $105,577 | 10 | Jan 16, 2025 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $6,882 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | $164,862 | 61 |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | $50,813 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 | 16 | $474,582 | 106 |
| 2022 | 12 | 9 | $130,953 | 42 |
| 2021 | 22 | 15 | $238,646 | 99 |
| 2020 | 40 | 28 | $270,590 | 127 |
| 2019 | 38 | 29 | $418,949 | 185 |
| 2018 | 29 | 25 | $2,448,314 | 1,015 |
| 2017 | 58 | 42 | $392,438 | 254 |
| 2016 | 31 | 24 | $173,715 | 138 |
| 2015 | 36 | 23 | $477,396 | 375 |
| 2014 | 60 | 40 | $335,274 | 206 |
| 2013 | 85 | 58 | $665,523 | 539 |
| 2012 | 87 | 60 | $855,714 | 662 |
| 2011 | 82 | 57 | $873,648 | 1,006 |
| 2010 | 75 | 52 | $483,966 | 476 |
| 2009 | 66 | 38 | $471,812 | 569 |
| 2008 | 91 | 60 | $1,008,076 | 1,012 |
| 2007 | 104 | 62 | $1,027,971 | 1,151 |
| 2006 | 85 | 54 | $727,519 | 820 |
| 2005 | 76 | 54 | $1,003,481 | 820 |
| 2004 | 46 | 41 | $462,599 | 311 |
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.