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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Expo (Emeryville) | Stockton | Jun 8, 2020 | 5 violations | $910 | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Furniture | Corona | Jun 2, 2020 | 1 violation | $2,752 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacific Auto Center | Costa Mesa | May 26, 2020 | 2 violations | $2,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Irvine | May 19, 2020 | 57 violations | $51,430 | 56 | 0 |
| San Francisco Honda | San Francisco | May 13, 2020 | 2 violations | $8,554 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Harsharan Kul Sukhjas, Inc. | South Gate | May 13, 2020 | 4 violations | $1,904 | 3 | 0 |
| Divine and Lynwood Market | Barstow | May 12, 2020 | 3 violations | $2,279 | 2 | 0 |
| Lima Top Cars Lima Top Cars Corporation | Sacramento | May 8, 2020 | 2 violations | $383 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobil Gas Farar Corporation, Inc. | Poway | May 1, 2020 | 4 violations | $1,656 | 4 | 0 |
| Justice | Northridge | Apr 28, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $3,728 |
| My Goods Market | Joshua Tree | Mar 21, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Popular Supermarket | Sacramento | Mar 17, 2020 | 8 violations | $5,452 | 6 | 0 |
| SAS Retail Services | Orange | Mar 13, 2020 | 3 violations | $1,934 | 1 | 0 |
| Hollister Co. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Escondido | Mar 6, 2020 | 46 violations | 0 | 0 | $11,052 |
| Durling Nursery | Fallbrook | Mar 4, 2020 | 6 violations | $252 | 1 | $10,110 |
| Sunlet Nursery, Inc. | Fallbrook | Mar 3, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,855 |
| Shoe Palace Shoe Palace Corporation | Sherman Oaks | Feb 24, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,842 |
| Viva Supermarket | Sacramento | Feb 19, 2020 | 8 violations repeat | $35,423 | 8 | $696 |
| 76 Gas Station Oil and Water Pechanga Pkwy, LP | Temecula | Feb 19, 2020 | 1 violation | $937 | 1 | 0 |
| Valero Gas and Convenience Store | Temecula | Feb 19, 2020 | 2 violations | $76 | 2 | 0 |
| Tilly's World of Jeans & Tops | Brea | Feb 17, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garden Farms Market | Lakeside | Feb 14, 2020 | 11 violations repeat | $5,849 | 9 | $574 |
| 7-Eleven | San Fernando | Feb 14, 2020 | 8 violations repeat | $2,501 | 7 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Van Nuys | Feb 14, 2020 | 8 violations repeat | $1,374 | 7 | 0 |
| Vinh Phat Supermarket | Sacramento | Feb 13, 2020 | 29 violations repeat | $35,380 | 28 | 0 |
| Justice Tween Brands, Inc | Sherman Oaks | Feb 7, 2020 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,570 |
| Aloha Saw and Mower Braaksma Venture Investments Enterprises, Inc | Vallejo | Feb 1, 2020 | 6 violations | $4,422 | 5 | 0 |
| La Superior Mercados La Superior Super Mercados, Inc. | Sacramento | Jan 28, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhun's Supermarket | Sacramento | Jan 27, 2020 | 2 violations | $30 | 1 | 0 |
| Goldstar Supermarket | Sacramento | Jan 27, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trendy and Tipsy | San Diego | Jan 26, 2020 | 1 violation | $940 | 1 | 0 |
| Advanced Health Care of Sacramento AHC Health Care of Sacramento Corporation | Sacramento | Jan 24, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hot Topic | Montclair | Jan 22, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bel Air 5 | Sacramento | Jan 22, 2020 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,210 |
| Northgate Market Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Inc. | South Gate | Jan 19, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gelson's Gelson's Market | Los Angeles | Jan 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gelson's Gelson's Market | West Hollywood | Jan 17, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Industrial Motoring | Anaheim | Jan 16, 2020 | 10 violations | $36,619 | 8 | 0 |
| Food 4 Less Food 4 Less of California, Inc. | Gardena | Jan 15, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Mannickarottu1, Inc. | Orange | Jan 14, 2020 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollister Co. | Downey | Jan 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JC Penny | Montebello | Jan 13, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardenas Market | Pomona | Jan 10, 2020 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JOY Beauty Supply | San Bernardino | Jan 4, 2020 | 3 violations | $9,376 | 1 | 0 |
| Ice Cool | Montebello | Jan 3, 2020 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $16,578 |
| Oil and Water National City LP | National City | Dec 20, 2019 | 1 violation | $1,592 | 1 | 0 |
| Chevron Extra Mile Oil and Water 3rd Ave. LP | Chula Vista | Dec 18, 2019 | 6 violations | $3,959 | 6 | 0 |
| Meadowlark Diary Meadowlark Drive-In Dairy | Pleasanton | Dec 17, 2019 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,355 |
| Auntie Anne's All Triple Lee Corp. | Montebello | Dec 12, 2019 | 4 violations | $1,507 | 2 | 0 |
| Tilly's World of Jeans and Tops | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,842 |
| Foot Locker Foot Locker Retail, Inc. | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,368 |
| Skechers Skechers USA, Inc. | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exclusive Motors Exclusive Auto Group, Inc. | Roseville | Dec 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | San Jose | Dec 3, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foods Co. | Fresno | Dec 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven DS Khangura Corporation | San Jose | Nov 30, 2019 | 2 violations | $482 | 1 | 0 |
| EnviroGreen Windows and Doors, Inc. | Torrance | Nov 28, 2019 | 4 violations | $4,346 | 2 | 0 |
| Donut Happy Donut Happy & Happy Lunches, Inc. | Sacramento | Nov 22, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,485 | 1 | 0 |
| Culver City Volvo Cars / Mazda | Culver City | Nov 21, 2019 | 2 violations | $639 | 1 | 0 |
| Aeropostale | Chula Vista | Nov 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foot Locker | National City | Nov 15, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARCO H. A. & N Enterprises | Ontario | Nov 3, 2019 | 2 violations | $47 | 1 | 0 |
| Bob's Discount Furniture | San Bernardino | Nov 1, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kanha Castle Winton Pharmacy | Winton | Oct 25, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Eagle Outfitters | Sacramento | Oct 23, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EZ Deal Trading, Inc. | Los Angeles | Oct 6, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Old Navy | San Diego | Sep 25, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allways Personal Care | Vacaville | Sep 19, 2019 | 25 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Express Fuel Band of Miwok Indians Development Corporation | Shingle Springs | Sep 3, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Concord | Aug 31, 2019 | 14 violations repeat | $56,541 | 13 | $7,462 |
| Jul Rasheen Inc | Napa | Aug 31, 2019 | 16 violations repeat | $26,005 | 15 | $8,610 |
| 7-Eleven Sanjha Enterprises Inc. | Concord | Aug 31, 2019 | 12 violations repeat | $21,175 | 10 | $2,256 |
| Albertsons Irvine Distribution Center | Irvine | Aug 28, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlotte Russe, Inc. | Vacaville | Aug 22, 2019 | 5 violations | $365 | 2 | $683 |
| CVS Pharmacy Longs Stores of California | Tracy | Aug 20, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lifeline Thrift | Lodi | Aug 13, 2019 | 2 violations | $3,315 | 1 | 0 |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Lancaster | Aug 13, 2019 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Tires & Used Inc. | Riverside | Aug 4, 2019 | 4 violations | $1,010 | 2 | 0 |
| Cloud District Vape Shop | Victorville | Jul 8, 2019 | 4 violations | $786 | 1 | 0 |
| Burbank Medical Supply | Burbank | Jun 30, 2019 | 7 violations | $1,224 | 5 | 0 |
| Valero 88 Enterprises, Inc. | Santa Cruz | Jun 17, 2019 | 5 violations | $822 | 4 | 0 |
| Valero 88 Enterprises, Inc. | Santa Cruz | Jun 17, 2019 | 4 violations | $818 | 3 | 0 |
| SKECHERS Factory Outlet | Commerce | Jun 13, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CVS La Habra Distribution Center | La Habra | May 31, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rue R21 Holdings, Inc. | Culver City | May 30, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Superior Grocers Super Center Concepts, Inc. | Rialto | May 13, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Verne Power Equipment | La Verne | May 12, 2019 | 10 violations | $26,895 | 9 | 0 |
| Dollar Tree Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | Moreno Valley | May 8, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Store | El Cajon | May 7, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purdys Quality Meats | Barstow | Apr 30, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollister Co. | Culver City | Apr 29, 2019 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $21,720 |
| Claire's (Accessories) | Culver City | Apr 29, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $10,860 |
| Aeropostale | Culver City | Apr 24, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $3,620 |
| Soundbud Music LLC | San Francisco | Apr 15, 2019 | 2 violations | $591 | 1 | 0 |
| Blu Pony Vintage Red Ant Production, Inc. | Altadena | Apr 8, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploring Music, Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 6, 2019 | 8 violations | $32,519 | 4 | 0 |
| Zumiez Zumiez Acquisition Corp | Culver City | Apr 3, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,516 |
| CarVi Inc. | San Francisco | Mar 31, 2019 | 2 violations | $1,058 | 1 | 0 |
| Skechers Skechers U.S.A., Inc. | Culver City | Mar 31, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,240 |
| Walmart | Tulare | Mar 21, 2019 | 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.