Wage and hour cases in Retail Trade at a glance
California employers in Retail Trade account for 2,370 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 1,527 of which found violations (64%). Employers agreed to pay $17,607,873 in back wages to 17,153 workers, and $1,930,156 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 9 cases closed with $24,016 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noho Halal Meat & Grocery | North Hollywood | Dec 17, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karabagh Meat Market | Van Nuys | Dec 16, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. | Half Moon Bay | Dec 6, 2013 | 4 violations | $3,218 | 2 | $900 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. 4 | El Granada | Dec 6, 2013 | 1 violation | $839 | 1 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc 5 | Half Moon Bay | Dec 5, 2013 | 3 violations | $5,290 | 2 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice Inc. Twice as Nice at Half the Price Inc. | Half Moon Bay | Dec 5, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,234 | 1 | 0 |
| Twice As Nice At Half The Price, Inc. | Half Moon Bay | Dec 5, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,219 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunland Produce | Sun Valley | Dec 4, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AAA Public Auction | San Diego | Nov 26, 2013 | 28 violations | $6,866 | 27 | 0 |
| Vinh Hung Supermarket | San Diego | Nov 22, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tip Top Furniture, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 18, 2013 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seafood City Supermarket Fortune Capital Corporation & Sub | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bombay Spiceland | Northridge | Nov 7, 2013 | 3 violations | $865 | 2 | 0 |
| Walmart Distribution Center Apple Valley | Apple Valley | Nov 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Rancho Market | Los Angeles | Nov 7, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Norco | Nov 6, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $4,963 | 2 | $616 |
| Doongle Inc | Los Angeles | Nov 3, 2013 | 82 violations | $43,680 | 42 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Kathleen York & Robert York DBA 7-Eleven | Fontana | Oct 30, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eyebrow R Us | Hesperia | Oct 29, 2013 | 4 violations | $4,749 | 3 | 0 |
| Marquez Produce @ Alameda Swapmeet | Los Angeles | Oct 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Excel Furniture Gallery | Irvine | Oct 12, 2013 | 2 violations | $862 | 1 | 0 |
| Walmart Walmart Stores, Inc. | Corona | Sep 27, 2013 | 1 violation | $51 | 1 | 0 |
| El Centro Meat Market | Los Angeles | Sep 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simonyan Enterprises, Inc. | Fresno | Sep 7, 2013 | 7 violations | $2,885 | 6 | 0 |
| Ocean View Market | San Francisco | Sep 6, 2013 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Canoga Park | Sep 2, 2013 | 2 violations | $3,892 | 1 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory L.N.P Enterprise, Inc. | Ontario | Sep 2, 2013 | 3 violations | $2,427 | 2 | 0 |
| Sweet Factory | Montclair | Sep 2, 2013 | 2 violations | $1,279 | 1 | 0 |
| AC Tires | Ontario | Aug 31, 2013 | 10 violations repeat | $20,253 | 5 | 0 |
| 6BHK Global Inc. | Monterey Park | Aug 31, 2013 | 2 violations | $880 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Sharandeep Cheema dba 7 Eleven | Sacramento | Aug 31, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria Familia Lopez Market | Roseville | Aug 30, 2013 | 8 violations | $4,327 | 8 | 0 |
| Establos Meat Market | Camarillo | Aug 27, 2013 | 2 violations | $9,000 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven 7 Eleven Store 34473A | Lakewood | Aug 27, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roxbury Market | Los Angeles | Aug 26, 2013 | 2 violations | $10,215 | 2 | 0 |
| Shop & Save Liquor | Mountain View | Aug 19, 2013 | 3 violations | $30,474 | 1 | 0 |
| Gump's Corp | San Francisco | Aug 15, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garcia's Market Garcia's Market Empire Partnership | Empire | Aug 12, 2013 | 13 violations | $11,755 | 10 | $1,900 |
| Goodwill Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley | Redding | Aug 7, 2013 | 24 violations | $3,386 | 15 | 0 |
| Damaged Goods Damaged Goods Motorcyle Dismantlers | Escondido | Aug 7, 2013 | 4 violations | $612 | 3 | 0 |
| Foot Action USA Foot Locker Retail, Inc | Daly City | Aug 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Salma & Edris Inc. | San Diego | Jul 27, 2013 | 20 violations | $6,112 | 13 | 0 |
| Arrow Shell Georges Investment, Inc. | Covina | Jul 22, 2013 | 4 violations repeat | $2,843 | 3 | $924 |
| Beauty Supply Warehouse- Richmond | Richmond | Jul 21, 2013 | 7 violations repeat | $27,124 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Beauty Supply Warehouse- Telegraph | Oakland | Jul 20, 2013 | 10 violations repeat | $96,541 | 7 | $2,618 |
| Beauty Supply Warehouse-W. Grand | Oakland | Jul 20, 2013 | 9 violations repeat | $48,600 | 6 | $2,244 |
| Beauty Supply Warehouse- San Francisco | San Francisco | Jul 20, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $26,981 | 2 | $748 |
| LA & JO Powerful Sailing Ideas, LLC dba | Venice | Jul 15, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joyus, Inc. | San Francisco | Jun 24, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LH Distribution Inc. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc | Torrance | Jun 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Novus Optimum Labs | San Francisco | Jun 3, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S.P. Carpet-Pros Inc. | Orange | May 31, 2013 | 61 violations | $51,360 | 60 | 0 |
| S.P. Carpet-Pros Inc. | Orange | May 30, 2013 | 173 violations | $57,895 | 142 | 0 |
| I Auto Parts | Los Angeles | May 22, 2013 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AA Supermarket Sonora Supermarket Inc. | San Marino | May 15, 2013 | 7 violations | $4,385 | 6 | 0 |
| Adamant Designs | Torrance | May 14, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Auto Broker | San Jose | May 10, 2013 | 2 violations | $2,300 | 1 | 0 |
| Sweet Look | Los Angeles | May 9, 2013 | 5 violations | $1,664 | 3 | 0 |
| Marin Gas & Auto Repair Services | Larkspur | May 4, 2013 | 6 violations | $13,530 | 5 | 0 |
| Canton Food Company | Los Angeles | Apr 11, 2013 | 8 violations | $6,212 | 7 | 0 |
| Goodwill Industries of San Diego County | San Diego | Apr 8, 2013 | 2 violations | $233 | 2 | 0 |
| LAX-C | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2013 | 41 violations | $24,505 | 40 | 0 |
| India's Sweets & Spices | Los Angeles | Mar 26, 2013 | 5 violations | $4,541 | 4 | 0 |
| Rodriguez Labor Service | Thermal | Mar 10, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Video Only | Mountain View | Mar 10, 2013 | 150 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Video Only | Mountain View | Mar 10, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Sacramento | Feb 26, 2013 | 2 violations | $90 | 1 | 0 |
| Marvista Ranch Market | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2013 | 3 violations | $7,743 | 2 | 0 |
| Supermercado Brasil-Brazilian | Culver City | Feb 16, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4G Wireless | Danville | Feb 15, 2013 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Market | Los Angeles | Feb 12, 2013 | 10 violations | $18,450 | 10 | 0 |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care | San Francisco | Feb 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serramonte Volkswagen Colma | Daly City | Feb 11, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guerrero Produce Market | Los Angeles | Feb 7, 2013 | 4 violations | $3,638 | 3 | 0 |
| Starbucks | Livermore | Feb 7, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pico Ranch Market | Los Angeles | Feb 4, 2013 | 2 violations | $110 | 2 | 0 |
| Kids Corner | Coarsegold | Feb 2, 2013 | 2 violations | $848 | 1 | 0 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Paso Robles) | Santa Maria | Feb 1, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $2,849 | 4 | $1,232 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Paso Robles) | Oceano | Feb 1, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $2,686 | 4 | $1,232 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Paso Robles) | Santa Maria | Feb 1, 2013 | 5 violations repeat | $2,236 | 4 | $1,232 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Paso Robles) | Lompoc | Feb 1, 2013 | 4 violations repeat | $884 | 3 | $924 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Paso Robles) | Paso Robles | Feb 1, 2013 | 3 violations repeat | $136 | 2 | $616 |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | Hanford | Feb 1, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pueblo Ranch Market | Victorville | Jan 31, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cigarette Store | Stockton | Jan 24, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A-1 Auto Electric and Tires | Los Angeles | Jan 17, 2013 | 3 violations | $502 | 1 | 0 |
| Undercar Plus - Inglewood | Van Nuys | Jan 16, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binit's Arco Am/Pm | Orange | Jan 13, 2013 | 6 violations | $28,159 | 5 | 0 |
| Honda World | Downey | Jan 12, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Travel Plaza | Lomita | Jan 11, 2013 | 40 violations | $25,224 | 26 | 0 |
| Undercar Plus - Inglewood | Los Angeles | Jan 11, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undercar Plus - Inglewood | Los Angeles | Jan 8, 2013 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undercar Plus - Inglewood | Inglewood | Jan 3, 2013 | 3 violations | $3,826 | 2 | 0 |
| Super Sal Market | Encino | Jan 2, 2013 | 8 violations | $2,773 | 7 | 0 |
| La Favorita Market Yahya M. Ahmed Gen Ptr. El AL | Santa Maria | Dec 31, 2012 | 12 violations | $1,390 | 11 | 0 |
| La Favorita Market Abdullhalim Kassim & EL AL Ptrs | Santa Maria | Dec 31, 2012 | 15 violations | $1,271 | 14 | 0 |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Beaumont | Nov 30, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones New York JAG Footwear, Accessories and Retail Corp | Gilroy | Nov 29, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Babas Electronics | Los Angeles | Nov 24, 2012 | 6 violations | $12,134 | 5 | 0 |
| Baja's Produce Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 20, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Retail Trade
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Strauss | 1 | $1,023,989 | 598 | Oct 20, 2010 |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 4 | $1,013,593 | 605 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Fast N Esy | 2 | $585,824 | 149 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Stater Bros. Markets | 3 | $498,549 | 2,261 | Apr 27, 2008 |
| BevMo! | 2 | $380,672 | 1,578 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| Bangkok Market | 1 | $319,035 | 39 | Sep 24, 2007 |
| 7-Eleven | 45 | $314,931 | 228 | May 25, 2025 |
| C&J Cox Corp/ Bayarea Oil Ops. Mgmt. Inc. | 1 | $289,731 | 125 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Old Firehouse Market | 1 | $268,339 | 2 | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Chevron | 15 | $250,023 | 118 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Fiesta Market | 1 | $223,976 | 60 | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Super La Favorita Meat Market | 2 | $216,881 | 86 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| ATV, Inc. | 2 | $169,910 | 31 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| S. NAVA & SON PLASTERING CO., INC. | 1 | $159,207 | 58 | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Flavours LLC | 1 | $153,707 | 123 | Jun 10, 2012 |
| Hong Kong Supermarkets of California Inc | 1 | $150,041 | 127 | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Carniceria Las Glorias | 1 | $150,000 | 44 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Zaks Famous 24 Hours Pawn Shop | 1 | $148,816 | 11 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Longs Drug Stores California, Inc. | 2 | $143,882 | 27 | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Save Mart Supermarkets | 2 | $138,660 | 248 | Dec 2, 2014 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | $24,016 | 11 |
| 2025 | 16 | 11 | $533,479 | 208 |
| 2024 | 31 | 17 | $128,678 | 56 |
| 2023 | 48 | 43 | $1,481,295 | 2,047 |
| 2022 | 39 | 26 | $104,722 | 238 |
| 2021 | 66 | 43 | $1,204,456 | 353 |
| 2020 | 137 | 87 | $640,655 | 314 |
| 2019 | 62 | 44 | $188,325 | 89 |
| 2018 | 81 | 57 | $505,073 | 540 |
| 2017 | 108 | 60 | $186,763 | 244 |
| 2016 | 61 | 50 | $279,846 | 296 |
| 2015 | 128 | 85 | $529,687 | 376 |
| 2014 | 107 | 79 | $360,670 | 467 |
| 2013 | 102 | 77 | $802,702 | 605 |
| 2012 | 188 | 126 | $1,144,082 | 856 |
| 2011 | 127 | 95 | $917,504 | 640 |
| 2010 | 130 | 91 | $1,858,257 | 1,167 |
| 2009 | 199 | 114 | $848,903 | 1,395 |
| 2008 | 145 | 88 | $902,533 | 829 |
| 2007 | 95 | 51 | $1,227,248 | 3,318 |
| 2006 | 130 | 70 | $764,777 | 745 |
| 2005 | 210 | 112 | $2,089,733 | 1,566 |
| 2004 | 136 | 80 | $754,292 | 667 |
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.