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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-Bar Inc. | Emeryville | Jul 3, 2012 | 2 violations | $104 | 1 | 0 |
| Green Valley Salon & Spa | Fairfield | Jul 3, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morales Tire & Auto Service | Calimesa | Jun 30, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peninsula Temple Beth El | San Mateo | Jun 26, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakeside Car Wash Lakeside Car Wash Services, Inc. | Burbank | Jun 14, 2012 | 13 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 88 Auto Collision and Repair | Rosemead | Jun 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AMW Event Promotions | Rancho Cucamonga | Jun 14, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Continual Movement | San Bruno | May 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Betty's Hand Car Wash | San Diego | May 22, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disabled Employees Rehabilitation, Inc. | San Francisco | May 16, 2012 | 16 violations | $14,938 | 16 | 0 |
| Hollywood Stars Carwash | North Hollywood | May 9, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Paint and Body RB Paint and Body Center, Inc. | Santa Fe Springs | May 2, 2012 | 6 violations | $17,206 | 5 | 0 |
| Gold Rush Auto Spa | Fair Oaks | May 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bubbles Carwash Blaj Investments, Inc. | Sunnyvale | Apr 25, 2012 | 3 violations | $415 | 2 | 0 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | South San Francisco | Apr 24, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Hand Car Wash | San Gabriel | Apr 23, 2012 | 85 violations | $52,273 | 45 | 0 |
| Alamo Hand Car Wash | Walnut | Apr 11, 2012 | 48 violations | $44,696 | 26 | 0 |
| Hernandez Brothers Fleet Wash Inc. | Maywood | Apr 4, 2012 | 26 violations | $32,635 | 21 | 0 |
| Molly Maid of La Verne | La Verne | Mar 31, 2012 | 4 violations | $4,265 | 3 | 0 |
| Lucy's Nails | Benicia | Mar 29, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neptune Society of Northern California | Walnut Creek | Mar 29, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Hands Car Wash | Santa Ana | Mar 17, 2012 | 30 violations repeat | $52,195 | 15 | $5,610 |
| Precision Tune Auto Care | San Diego | Mar 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boy Scouts of America CA Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts America | Redlands | Feb 18, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rialto Autocare Center | Rialto | Feb 14, 2012 | 5 violations | $1,562 | 4 | 0 |
| Reliable Transportation, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Parking Systems | Hawthorne | Feb 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santa Ana Elks Lodge Benevolent & Protective Oder of Elks | Santa Ana | Feb 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alcala Pet Care Alcala Pet Care Center | Encinitas | Feb 7, 2012 | 1 violation | $37 | 1 | 0 |
| Dilly Dally Grooming | Visalia | Feb 4, 2012 | 5 violations | $6,016 | 2 | 0 |
| Satellite Services Inc. | March Arb | Feb 2, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dirt Busters Car Wash Sunrise | Citrus Heights | Jan 31, 2012 | 80 violations | $6,608 | 43 | 0 |
| Sunridge Landscape Maintenance | Camarillo | Jan 29, 2012 | 9 violations | $508 | 8 | 0 |
| Gonzalez Oil Change & Tires | Oakland | Jan 25, 2012 | 6 violations | $8,845 | 4 | 0 |
| Mission Car Wash | Pomona | Jan 13, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matos Auto Body Shop | San Jose | Jan 9, 2012 | 5 violations | $7,601 | 4 | 0 |
| Top Line Collision, Inc. | Gardena | Jan 6, 2012 | 3 violations | $379 | 1 | 0 |
| Chino Valley Car Wash | Chino | Dec 31, 2011 | 2 violations repeat | $509 | 1 | $94 |
| Nancy Venegas Super Shiny Auto Detail | El Cajon | Dec 30, 2011 | 43 violations | $24,959 | 39 | 0 |
| Fastech Fueling & Services Technology | Buena Park | Dec 30, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bay Area Linen Valet Service Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 29, 2011 | 26 violations | $2,523 | 24 | 0 |
| Jet Car Wash Alexie and Son, Inc. | Inglewood | Dec 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foothill Car Wash & Detail | Upland | Nov 20, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Barrier Works | Hermosa Beach | Nov 18, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Fabric | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Car Wash | Upland | Nov 10, 2011 | 84 violations repeat | $78,000 | 47 | $16,082 |
| Sierra Landscape Development, Inc. | Arcadia | Nov 9, 2011 | 13 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alouette Massage Studio | Oakland | Nov 1, 2011 | 9 violations | $5,886 | 3 | 0 |
| Harry's Auto Collision | Los Angeles | Oct 19, 2011 | 27 violations | $30,186 | 26 | 0 |
| Euro Shine International Group | Rowland Heights | Oct 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Computerland CCT Technologies, Inc. | San Jose | Oct 18, 2011 | 2 violations | $703 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe's Auto Parks | Los Angeles | Oct 9, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aamco Transmissions | Pasadena | Oct 8, 2011 | 14 violations | $11,452 | 12 | 0 |
| Progressive Collision Repair | San Jose | Oct 6, 2011 | 12 violations | $1,723 | 11 | 0 |
| Pinkies Nail Salons | Lafayette | Oct 2, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AP Parking Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 1, 2011 | 2 violations | $3,030 | 1 | 0 |
| Bamboo Spa, Inc. | San Francisco | Sep 30, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dabble Beauty Bar Christopher Thomas Ruggieri | Danville | Sep 22, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anaheim Hills Car Wash | Anaheim | Sep 15, 2011 | 41 violations | $25,878 | 41 | 0 |
| Chilton Auto Body Inc. | Burlingame | Sep 9, 2011 | 1 violation | $167 | 1 | 0 |
| Amar Car Wash | La Puente | Sep 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Automotive Desert Cities Automotive Group, Inc. | Twentynine Palms | Sep 2, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tans are Us Inc | Apple Valley | Aug 31, 2011 | 8 violations | $783 | 6 | 0 |
| Treats For The Face Treats for the Face Salon & Spa | Sherman Oaks | Aug 30, 2011 | 6 violations | $3,909 | 6 | 0 |
| Juno Electrical System Inc | Alhambra | Aug 28, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Natividad | Antioch | Aug 26, 2011 | 2 violations | $2,800 | 1 | 0 |
| Bella More Spa A'More Salon Design and Management, Inc | Simi Valley | Aug 24, 2011 | 8 violations | $1,374 | 4 | 0 |
| Happy Feet | Culver City | Aug 7, 2011 | 8 violations | $9,237 | 3 | 0 |
| Fix It Automotive Mr. Fix-It Auto Service Center | Antioch | Jul 28, 2011 | 3 violations | $4,364 | 2 | 0 |
| Humane Animal Services | Vacaville | Jul 21, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| So. California Collision | Pomona | Jul 17, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bill's Antellope Automotive | Lancaster | Jul 17, 2011 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Roca TV | Los Angeles | Jul 8, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canoga Park Hand Car Wash | Canoga Park | Jun 22, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gallardos Automotive Gallardo's Automotive Service, Inc | Thousand Oaks | Jun 17, 2011 | 6 violations | $12,955 | 5 | 0 |
| Lucky Star Massage | Fremont | Jun 6, 2011 | 5 violations | $11,804 | 2 | 0 |
| Weight Watchers North America Inc. | Vacaville | Jun 6, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McGwire's Fitness | Ontario | May 14, 2011 | 6 violations | $4,489 | 3 | 0 |
| United Auto Crraft | Los Angeles | May 12, 2011 | 2 violations | $236 | 1 | 0 |
| Sherman Car Wash | Reseda | May 12, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cabrera Auto Body Shop | Santa Rosa | May 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Torrance Car Wash | Torrance | May 6, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anjda Corporation | Valencia | May 4, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belmont Auto Spa Car Wash | Long Beach | May 1, 2011 | 40 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Plaza Hand Car Wash | North Hollywood | Apr 28, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Steelworkers Local 28 | Signal Hill | Apr 20, 2011 | 2 violations | $5,063 | 1 | 0 |
| North Hills Car Wash | Granada Hills | Apr 19, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Encino Center Car Wash | Encino | Apr 18, 2011 | 3 violations | $716 | 2 | 0 |
| AECOM Government Services, Inc. | Ridgecrest | Apr 15, 2011 | 506 violations | $503,127 | 506 | 0 |
| Skills Auto Body and Custom Paint | San Jose | Apr 15, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chilton Auto Body Inc. | San Carlos | Apr 6, 2011 | 6 violations | $9,045 | 5 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Fremont | Apr 3, 2011 | 2 violations | $5,297 | 1 | 0 |
| Rialto Car Wash | Rialto | Apr 3, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Recon Solutions | Signal Hill | Apr 1, 2011 | 11 violations | $2,818 | 10 | 0 |
| Merced Mall Car Wash | Merced | Mar 27, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walnut Creek Carwash | Walnut Creek | Mar 27, 2011 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| URS Federal Services Inc. (dba: AECOM) | Lemoore | Mar 24, 2011 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ace Parking Ace Parking Management, Inc. | San Diego | Mar 23, 2011 | 148 violations | $16,063 | 148 | 0 |
| Studio 622 Salon & Spa | Yuba City | Mar 17, 2011 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A Team Cleaners | Westminster | Mar 16, 2011 | 7 violations | $18,475 | 4 | 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.