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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas James Gensler III | Placentia | Jul 3, 2008 | 2 violations | $22,525 | 1 | 0 |
| Los Feliz Hand Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jul 1, 2008 | 33 violations | $25,648 | 32 | 0 |
| Burbank Pit Shop | Burbank | Jun 30, 2008 | 19 violations | $15,161 | 9 | 0 |
| Unite Here Local | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2008 | 37 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Plaza Hand Car Wash | North Hollywood | Jun 25, 2008 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Torrance Car Wash | Torrance | Jun 24, 2008 | 196 violations | $75,000 | 110 | 0 |
| Mountain View Car Wash | Upland | Jun 17, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Hills Car Wash | Granada Hills | Jun 15, 2008 | 53 violations | $18,266 | 48 | 0 |
| Filice Farm | Hollister | Jun 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobayashi Camp | Watsonville | Jun 10, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mi Ranchito Ramco Enterpises, Inc. | Salinas | Jun 9, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Sliding Door Californa Sliding Door, Window & Screen | Vista | Jun 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Forklifts Golden Forklifts Sales & Services, Inc. | Sun Valley | Jun 2, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Galaxy Car Wash AMA Capital Investments, Inc. | Valencia | May 30, 2008 | 67 violations repeat | $39,705 | 61 | $17,111 |
| Canyon View Ranch Randall Neece Productions Inc. | Marina Del Rey | May 19, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAJJCOL Salon SAJJCOL, Inc. | Monterey Park | May 16, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosedale Carwash Mr. Athaphal Osathonuhro | Bakersfield | May 15, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. E. Julian & Associates, Inc. | Oxnard | May 13, 2008 | 11 violations | $4,377 | 10 | 0 |
| Tricity Cleaners Algut Global Investments | Victorville | May 12, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Topanga Car Wash Topanga Tunnel Car Wash Corporation | Canoga Park | May 11, 2008 | 28 violations repeat | $14,513 | 27 | $9,000 |
| Classic Show Case | Oceanside | May 8, 2008 | 19 violations | $6,785 | 19 | 0 |
| Centrepointe Car Wash, Inc. | Colton | Apr 30, 2008 | 2 violations | $214 | 2 | 0 |
| Tavos Auto Tavos Auto Repair | Montebello | Apr 23, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bristol Car Wash Bristol Warner Plaza, LLC | Santa Ana | Apr 20, 2008 | 139 violations | $50,000 | 77 | 0 |
| Mabelle De La Rosa Dann | Walnut Creek | Apr 16, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robertson's Carwash | Los Angeles | Apr 15, 2008 | 2 violations | $230 | 1 | 0 |
| Connie's Home Services | North Hollywood | Apr 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Police Youth Charities | Stockton | Mar 31, 2008 | 10 violations | $648 | 8 | 0 |
| Son's of Italy Son's of Italy - Joanne Coccia Lodge | Fontana | Mar 29, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosecrans Car Wash Rosecrans King Car Wash, Inc. | Gardena | Mar 24, 2008 | 51 violations | $40,000 | 26 | 0 |
| Glendale Car Wash Glendale Colorado Investment Car Wash Inc. | Glendale | Mar 24, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capistrano Tire & Brake | San Juan Capistrano | Mar 23, 2008 | 4 violations | $18,024 | 3 | 0 |
| Westminster Hand Car Wash | Westminster | Mar 21, 2008 | 15 violations | $32,751 | 7 | 0 |
| South Bay Auto Center | Gardena | Mar 18, 2008 | 7 violations | $10,513 | 6 | 0 |
| Od International | Chatsworth | Mar 18, 2008 | 15 violations | $6,326 | 14 | 0 |
| Polo's Mobile Catering Truck Service | Los Angeles | Mar 18, 2008 | 3 violations | $655 | 1 | 0 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | South San Francisco | Mar 17, 2008 | 15 violations | $9,917 | 14 | 0 |
| J&S Auto Hand Wash | Van Nuys | Mar 10, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brake Centers Sunshine Petroleum Inc. | Lawndale | Mar 9, 2008 | 5 violations | $5,510 | 4 | 0 |
| Galaxy Detailing Hand Car Wash | Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roesbery Car Care Michael C. Rosebery, Inc. | Walnut Creek | Feb 27, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minit Man Car Wash and Detail Shop | Pomona | Feb 25, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care | Garden Grove | Feb 23, 2008 | 7 violations | $16,835 | 7 | 0 |
| Slauson Carwash | Los Angeles | Feb 7, 2008 | 56 violations | $64,732 | 38 | 0 |
| Big Bear Cleaners | Big Bear Lake | Feb 4, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Main Pet Lodge | Walnut Creek | Feb 4, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sponges Car Wash | San Ramon | Jan 31, 2008 | 79 violations repeat | $68,036 | 52 | 0 |
| Sonny Car Wash | Sacramento | Jan 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gino Morena Enterprises, LLC | South San Francisco | Jan 27, 2008 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AMPCO System Parking ABM Industries Incorporated | Sacramento | Jan 22, 2008 | 3 violations | $82 | 1 | 0 |
| 800 Dryclean of Orange County | Lake Forest | Jan 18, 2008 | 46 violations | $34,388 | 45 | 0 |
| SEIU Local 1877 Service Employees International Union 1877 | Los Angeles | Dec 22, 2007 | 25 violations | $74,164 | 24 | 0 |
| Tool Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tool Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tools Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tool Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tool Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tool Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Dec 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Florence Car Wash | Bell | Nov 14, 2007 | 30 violations repeat | $86,000 | 29 | $27,115 |
| Steamer Cleaners Manuelian Enterprises, Inc. | Glendale | Nov 14, 2007 | 5 violations | $6,566 | 4 | 0 |
| Idex Global Services, Inc. | San Francisco | Nov 14, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Station Car Wash | Fremont | Nov 8, 2007 | 31 violations | $1,418 | 29 | 0 |
| Tri-City Car Wash | Victorville | Nov 2, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S C V Auto Specialist | Canyon Country | Oct 31, 2007 | 5 violations | $2,496 | 4 | 0 |
| The Blessing Corner The Blessing Corner Church | Bakersfield | Oct 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northridge Carwash | Northridge | Oct 16, 2007 | 160 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vermont Hand Car Wash and Detail Center | Los Angeles | Oct 11, 2007 | 192 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $43,120 |
| Celebrity Car Wash | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2007 | 187 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $63,938 |
| Hollywood Car Wash | Los Angeles | Oct 10, 2007 | 125 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $42,625 |
| L-3 Vertex Contract Field Services | Fort Irwin | Oct 8, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Route 66 Car Wash | Glendora | Oct 6, 2007 | 15 violations | $37,964 | 8 | 0 |
| Baldwin Park Hand Car Wash | Baldwin Park | Oct 2, 2007 | 17 violations repeat | $9,920 | 15 | $6,160 |
| Prudential Overall Supply dba POS | Irvine | Sep 30, 2007 | 170 violations | $25,134 | 170 | 0 |
| Prudential Overall Supply - Vista Branch | Vista | Sep 30, 2007 | 37 violations | $8,046 | 37 | 0 |
| Noreast Autowash, Inc. | Concord | Sep 25, 2007 | 1 violation | $39 | 1 | 0 |
| A Plus Auto Detail | Martinez | Sep 24, 2007 | 1 violation | $116 | 1 | 0 |
| Sierra Car Wash | Fontana | Sep 21, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olympic Auto Center | Los Angeles | Sep 19, 2007 | 10 violations repeat | $17,348 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted and Al's Towing Service | San Francisco | Sep 1, 2007 | 8 violations | $27,416 | 7 | 0 |
| Visalia Auto Body, Inc. | Visalia | Aug 30, 2007 | 2 violations | $421 | 1 | 0 |
| Brothers Detail Center | Concord | Aug 24, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter & Son's Car Wash | Los Angeles | Aug 21, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Out Car Wash 26 In Out Car Wash Corporation | North Hollywood | Aug 19, 2007 | 42 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francisquito Handwash | Baldwin Park | Aug 9, 2007 | 33 violations | $19,362 | 32 | 0 |
| Brian's Auto Repair | Pico Rivera | Aug 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Professional Car Care Wash | Huntington Beach | Aug 6, 2007 | 83 violations | $142,675 | 82 | 0 |
| Splashes Car Wash | Livermore | Jul 31, 2007 | 21 violations | $685 | 9 | 0 |
| American Federation of Teachers American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO | Burbank | Jul 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy's Hand Car Wash and Detailing | Costa Mesa | Jul 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Autopia Car Wash | Walnut Creek | Jul 20, 2007 | 15 violations | $4,028 | 15 | 0 |
| Autopia Car Wash & Lube | Fremont | Jul 20, 2007 | 23 violations | $3,604 | 22 | 0 |
| South Pacific Car Wash | Costa Mesa | Jul 19, 2007 | 85 violations | $39,183 | 56 | 0 |
| Kwik N' Kleen Car Wash | San Diego | Jul 18, 2007 | 44 violations | $13,491 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter & Son's Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jul 16, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beacon Bay Enterprises, Inc. | Costa Mesa | Jul 12, 2007 | 12 violations | $3,135 | 11 | 0 |
| Haro Stewart Payphone Services | Irvine | Jul 11, 2007 | 5 violations | $6,384 | 4 | 0 |
| Domestic Uniform Rental | Los Angeles | Jul 9, 2007 | 54 violations | $92,135 | 44 | 0 |
| C & D Auto Detailing | Walnut Creek | Jul 7, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| About Skin About Skin Products and Services, Corporation | Foothill Ranch | Jul 6, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orange Hand Car Wash & Detailing | Orange | Jul 1, 2007 | 2 violations | $1,416 | 1 | 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.