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 3 of 12.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Proverbs 31 Hair and Eyelash StudioRancho CucamongaSep 14, 201711 violations$13,91660
Main Street Auto SpaRed BluffSep 7, 2017no violations found000
Traditional Funeral ServicesOrangeAug 30, 20172 violations$2,83410
Zaretsky Engineering SolutionsFountain ValleyAug 26, 2017no violations found000
Bellwood Auto BodyBell GardensAug 23, 20173 violations$7,30330
Dee Dee BoutiqueSan FranciscoAug 11, 201711 violations repeat$33,97910$3,080
Dee Dee BoutiqueSan FranciscoAug 11, 20171 violation000
Borelli Motor SportsSan JoseAug 3, 2017no violations found000
Continental Elevator ServicesLos AngelesJul 24, 201712 violations$3,824120
The Barai Day Spa
The Barai Day Spa 2015, Inc.
Los AngelesJul 8, 2017no violations found000
Fashion Nail SpaGranada HillsJun 30, 20172 violations000
Unite Here LocalSan FranciscoJun 30, 2017no violations found000
Chapman Car Wash
Chapman Brookhurst, Inc.
Garden GroveJun 18, 201712 violations$12,346110
ACT Labs
Unique Formulation Research
Santa Fe SpringsJun 14, 20171 violation000
Together We Rise
Together We Rise Corporation
BreaJun 13, 20172 violations$21610
Syndicate Customs
Andres Enterprises, Inc.
UplandJun 13, 2017no violations found000
A Plus Sincere Care ManorTemple CityJun 5, 201711 violations$53,00750
Nail Studio Spring ValleySan DiegoMay 31, 20171 violation000
Turbo Car WashEncinitasMay 18, 201718 violations$2,792160
Accellerated ministriesOntarioMay 16, 2017no violations found000
Crenshaw Car WashLos AngelesMay 15, 2017no violations found000
ICS
Industrial Container Services - CA North LLC
RosevilleMay 9, 201716 violations$11,432150
Gino Morena Enterprises, LLCSouth San FranciscoMay 8, 2017no violations found000
Vineyard Carwash
Oil and Water Ontario LP
OntarioApr 28, 20178 violations$5,20370
Miami's Auto DetailingSan PedroApr 22, 201715 violations$26,200140
The Campbell CenterGlendaleApr 21, 2017no violations found000
SoCal MurrietaMurrietaApr 18, 201735 violations$57,571210
Kaying Beauty SalonClovisApr 11, 20174 violations repeat$2,28720
Kaying Beauty SalonClovisApr 11, 2017no violations found000
Yousef MobilPalm SpringsApr 11, 20172 violations000
Euclid Car WashAnaheimMar 19, 20173 violations$4,72610
Green Auto SpaCypressMar 15, 201715 violations$32,671150
Village Auto Spa, Inc.GardenaMar 10, 20179 violations$10,35880
Fair Oaks Car WashAltadenaMar 3, 20173 violations$77420
The Upper CutBakersfieldFeb 25, 20172 violations$23510
Viviana Agnesi Borrego HinojosaSan DiegoFeb 25, 20171 violation000
Yu's Foot ReflexologySan FranciscoFeb 16, 20171 violation000
Bollywood ThreadingRiversideFeb 16, 20171 violation000
Los Hermanos Car WashLos AngelesNov 6, 201611 violations000
Palmdale Car Wash
Palmdale Autospa & Lube, Inc.
PalmdaleOct 12, 2016no violations found000
Collision Body SpecialistNorth HollywoodOct 6, 20162 violations$8,06310
Orange Grove Collision CenterPasadenaOct 5, 201634 violations$41,216300
John WangSan DiegoSep 6, 20163 violations000
Meineke Car Care Econo Lube CenterWest SacramentoAug 10, 2016no violations found000
In & Won, Inc. dba Tustin Auto SpaTustinJul 26, 2016no violations found000
Renua Spa
Zurvita Pure Organic Renua Spa, Inc.
MilpitasJul 15, 2016no violations found000
Vuzem
ISM Vuzem D.o.o
FremontJun 27, 2016254 violations000
Nail Garden
FUZZY & ASSOCIATES INC.
El SegundoJun 7, 201618 violations$1,246180
Celebrity CleanersLos AngelesMay 27, 201618 violations$21,040170
Speedy Car WashCypressMay 16, 20162 violations000
Julian and Yen ReisLos AngelesApr 17, 20162 violations$9,38910
Brea Car Wash Detail & Castrol Express LubeBreaApr 5, 201699 violations repeat000
Spin CityRedwood CityMar 29, 20163 violations$88020
Happy Nails and SpaPalmdaleMar 29, 20161 violation000
AAA Pool MaintenanceCamarilloMar 18, 201623 violations000
Dr. Rakhi Dayal and Ramit DayalIrvineMar 13, 20162 violations$68410
Nail Tymes
Qui Nail Tymes Inc.
Huntington BeachMar 12, 20165 violations$1,21830
SCV Fleet ManagementCanyon CountryMar 10, 2016no violations found000
Pink PetalsHuntington BeachMar 7, 20161 violation000
Shatha Abbas/Firas MajeedEl CajonMar 6, 20163 violations$18,27010
Pro Nail and SpaFountain ValleyMar 4, 20169 violations$8,25150
5 Star Body & Foot Spa
Amy Tang - Sole Proprietorship
MonroviaMar 2, 20161 violation000
Bella Nails & SpaBreaFeb 24, 201615 violations$2,073130
Super Cuts
FPC Holding Company
MontebelloFeb 23, 20161 violation000
Crystal Car Wash
Sand N Block Enterprise, Inc.
Garden GroveFeb 18, 201618 violations repeat$23,7569$3,465
Master Dog TrainingCanoga ParkFeb 18, 2016no violations found000
Octavio Frisco Marasigan Jr. and FamilyNorwalkFeb 17, 2016no violations found000
Essence Nail StudioIrvineFeb 16, 201652 violations$32,158350
QUALITY DRY CLEANERSalinasJan 1, 20163 violations repeat$5,4712$616
Big Mountain Heating and AirSacramentoDec 15, 2015no violations found000
Great American Smog Test CenterTracyNov 18, 20153 violations$84510
Town Center Auto Spa, Inc.ValenciaNov 16, 201519 violations$6,440110
Queen NailsAnaheimNov 2, 20155 violations$2,32250
HCI SystemsLos AngelesOct 31, 201518 violations$2,726170
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries Auburn Store
AuburnOct 27, 2015no violations found000
Queen Nails/ P&A ServicesBreaOct 25, 201512 violations$14,959110
SEIU Local 99
Service Employees International Union 99
Los AngelesOct 22, 2015no violations found000
Rialto Auto Spa
Nassco Development Inc.
RialtoOct 21, 201531 violations$10,281160
Salon AnaFallbrookOct 15, 2015no violations found000
ASAP Mobile Truck and Trailer RepairFontanaOct 12, 201527 violations repeat000
Clean King Laundry, Inc.
Clean King Laundry Systems, Inc.
Granada HillsSep 23, 20154 violations$5,30840
Rancho Car Wash
Enn Gee Corporation, Inc.
Rancho CucamongaSep 21, 201527 violations$36,559130
Super Cuts La JollaLa JollaSep 19, 20151 violation000
Morton Marine Services
Morton Marine Services Inc aka
San DiegoSep 19, 20151 violation000
Tripple M Mikes Mobile Mechanics llcOrangeSep 17, 2015no violations found000
Riverbend Hand Car WashYorba LindaSep 13, 201517 violations$34,329160
Fontana Express Car WashFontanaSep 4, 20159 violations repeat$5,6963$3,324
Dirt Busters Car Wash
Granite Bay Fountains Car Wash, Inc.
RosevilleSep 1, 2015no violations found000
Yan Spa and MassageBeniciaJul 14, 2015no violations found000
Eddies SmogDesert Hot SpringsJun 29, 2015no violations found000
OP Nails and SPAGaltJun 2, 2015no violations found000
ZIRX
ZIRX Technologies, Inc.
San FranciscoMay 31, 2015206 violations$145,7962040
East Hill CleanersAnaheimApr 25, 2015no violations found000
60 JanitorialPittsburgApr 17, 2015no violations found000
AB Cemetery ManagementSouth San FranciscoApr 15, 201512 violations$43,723120
Ultimate Communication SystemsLos AngelesMar 31, 20156 violations$1,55960
Happy Nails
The H & N Group Management Co.
TustinMar 29, 201521 violations$32,027200
Happy Nails
Happy Nails & Spa of Newport Beach, Corp.
Newport BeachMar 27, 20157 violations$9,60460
Crystal Car Wash
Sand N Block Enterprise, Inc.
Garden GroveMar 11, 201529 violations$120,311140
Lyons Car WashNewhallMar 4, 2015no violations found000

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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