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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Plus Food Warehouse | Carson | Aug 31, 2006 | 73 violations | $14,177 | 73 | 0 |
| Fiesta Mexicana Markets | Ontario | Aug 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Rock Zone | Gilroy | Aug 23, 2006 | 3 violations | $3,497 | 1 | 0 |
| Light Bulbs Etc. Dunkley Enterprises, Inc. | Montclair | Aug 8, 2006 | 11 violations | $10,504 | 10 | 0 |
| Eagle Energy | Santa Margarita | Aug 8, 2006 | 1 violation | $146 | 1 | 0 |
| Pasha's Market | Cupertino | Aug 1, 2006 | 3 violations | $10,340 | 2 | 0 |
| Magnolia Pool Supply, Inc. | Riverside | Jul 31, 2006 | 4 violations | $56,859 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Golden Hill Mobile | Paso Robles | Jul 31, 2006 | 25 violations | $2,540 | 24 | 0 |
| Gold's Gym- Hawthorne Muscle Improvement-Hawthorne, Inc | Hawthorne | Jul 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target Store | Riverside | Jul 25, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shell Gas Station | San Gabriel | Jul 21, 2006 | 32 violations | $5,965 | 31 | 0 |
| Divisadero Touchless Car Wash | San Francisco | Jul 20, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amar Shell Gas Station | La Puente | Jul 18, 2006 | 9 violations | $952 | 8 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | Lancaster | Jul 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prime Auto Detail | Colma | Jul 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Macy's Southland | Hayward | Jul 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target T0640 San Jose | Morgan Hill | Jul 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Yreka | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Red Bluff | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sears Grand Sears Holdings Corporation | Rancho Cucamonga | Jun 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | Riverside | Jun 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Milpitas | Jun 21, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rescue Mission Rescue Mission Alliance | Oxnard | Jun 14, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valu Plus Food Warehouse | Garden Grove | Jun 13, 2006 | 6 violations | $816 | 4 | $2,640 |
| C & C Auto Sales | El Monte | Jun 8, 2006 | 2 violations | $2,293 | 1 | 0 |
| La Venadita Meat Market | Carson | Jun 7, 2006 | 31 violations | $33,831 | 30 | 0 |
| Premier Merchandising | San Diego | May 31, 2006 | 1 violation | $412 | 1 | 0 |
| Saki Liquor | Los Angeles | May 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Infoplace USA California Infoplace Inc. | Encinitas | May 21, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assi Supermarket Inc. | Los Angeles | May 15, 2006 | 2 violations | $1,020 | 1 | 0 |
| Toyota Bayshore Motor Group | Redwood City | May 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | Novato | May 5, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 7-11 of Murrieta | Murrieta | Apr 26, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW Fremont A N Fremont Luxury Import Inc. | Fremont | Apr 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emigh Hardware Emigh Hardware Company, Inc. | Sacramento | Apr 24, 2006 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,920 |
| Amigos Auto Parts | Long Beach | Apr 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeroprise, Inc | Mountain View | Apr 15, 2006 | 1 violation | $60,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Livonia Glatt Market, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 11, 2006 | 12 violations | $20,907 | 11 | 0 |
| Daisy Juarez Bakery | Fontana | Apr 11, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todey-Lincoln Mercury Mazda | Oxnard | Apr 7, 2006 | 2 violations | $3,403 | 1 | 0 |
| San Marcos Market | Fullerton | Apr 6, 2006 | 3 violations repeat | $4,806 | 2 | $616 |
| Money & More, Inc. | Hemet | Apr 5, 2006 | 1 violation | $156 | 1 | 0 |
| Capico Toro-Astra Sales Company | San Francisco | Mar 31, 2006 | 5 violations | $742 | 4 | 0 |
| Benny's Tire Service | Castaic | Mar 27, 2006 | 6 violations | $23,843 | 5 | 0 |
| Torrance Bakery Rossberg & Rossberg Inc | Torrance | Mar 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Americas Tire Company Discount Tire Company / America's Tire Compan | Torrance | Mar 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilroy Grocery Outlet | Gilroy | Mar 24, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silver Star Mercedes Benz | Thousand Oaks | Mar 23, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payless Foods | South El Monte | Mar 23, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,640 |
| The Pet Set, LLC | Long Beach | Mar 22, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $904 |
| Big Saver Foods Uka's Big Saver Foods, Inc. | Santa Ana | Mar 19, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Saver Foods | Long Beach | Mar 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Spoon Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt | Long Beach | Mar 17, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Yacht Sales of Southern California | Stanton | Mar 17, 2006 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Michoacana Meat Market | La Habra | Mar 12, 2006 | 5 violations | $4,664 | 4 | 0 |
| Jenin Home Fashions | Lynwood | Mar 12, 2006 | 11 violations | $3,478 | 10 | 0 |
| House of Bagels | Gilroy | Mar 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Hermanos Supermarket | Anaheim | Mar 10, 2006 | 1 violation | $2,059 | 1 | 0 |
| Atlantic Farms Market | Long Beach | Mar 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 cents Store | Santa Ana | Mar 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Susie's Deals | Alhambra | Mar 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Numero Uno Market V.C.G. Enterprises, Inc.; Numero Uno Mkt Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 9, 2006 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,713 |
| Conoco Phillips | Orange | Mar 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria Sonora | Anaheim | Mar 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Promelis Westcliff Market | Newport Beach | Mar 5, 2006 | 5 violations | $11,257 | 4 | 0 |
| Upland Farmers Market | Upland | Mar 5, 2006 | 5 violations | $6,947 | 4 | 0 |
| Step N Go Mini Mart Odhavaji P. Italia & Laxmi O. Italia | Placentia | Mar 2, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 Ranch Market | Anaheim | Mar 2, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A-Tubbs Company, Inc. ATCO Contruction Products, Inc. | Concord | Mar 1, 2006 | 3 violations | $5,242 | 2 | 0 |
| Jon's Market Berberian Enterprises, Inc. | Westminster | Mar 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Old Navy | Novato | Mar 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ho's Market | Santa Ana | Feb 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhag Market | Anaheim | Feb 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Satellite Market Humble Trading International Corp. | Anaheim | Feb 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wholesome Choice Market | Irvine | Feb 27, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K & B Market | Orange | Feb 23, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Food Store Mexican American Grocery | Santa Ana | Feb 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Discount Market | Santa Ana | Feb 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bob's Market | Anaheim | Feb 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Liquor | Cypress | Feb 18, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebisu Supermarket Takeda Enterprises, Inc. | Fountain Valley | Feb 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atrevete Sea Food Market | Santa Ana | Feb 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Select-A-Service LLC (aka SAS Merchandising) | Orange | Feb 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W M Market | Santa Ana | Feb 14, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marthas Market | Anaheim | Feb 13, 2006 | 4 violations | $3,625 | 2 | 0 |
| Balga, Inc. | La Puente | Feb 13, 2006 | 5 violations | $3,347 | 4 | 0 |
| Mary's Nutrition Inc | Fullerton | Feb 12, 2006 | 12 violations | $26,723 | 12 | 0 |
| Papa Dan Papa Dan's Products | Fullerton | Feb 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orange Olive Mini Market | Orange | Feb 9, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva Discount Mart | Anaheim | Feb 8, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & C Market | Santa Ana | Feb 7, 2006 | 1 violation | $700 | 1 | 0 |
| La Reina La Reina Markets Orange, LLC | Orange | Feb 6, 2006 | 18 violations | $8,235 | 18 | 0 |
| Arco and Bridges Petroleum | Redlands | Feb 3, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladera Chevron | Portola Valley | Feb 2, 2006 | 2 violations | $1,424 | 1 | 0 |
| El Toro Meat Shop (El Toro Market) | Santa Ana | Jan 29, 2006 | 145 violations | $16,083 | 125 | $17,820 |
| Fiesta Mexican Market | Anaheim | Jan 23, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bargain Basket | Placentia | Jan 22, 2006 | 1 violation | $1,360 | 1 | 0 |
| Broadway Pawn Shop | Chico | Jan 14, 2006 | 3 violations | $2,228 | 2 | 0 |
| Broadway Music Center | Chico | Jan 14, 2006 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broadway Diamond Exchange | Chico | Jan 14, 2006 | 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.