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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Freeze | San Diego | Aug 17, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Star Organics | Orange | Aug 15, 2015 | 10 violations repeat | $7,945 | 10 | $3,080 |
| Shun Fat Supermarket, Inc. | San Gabriel | Aug 14, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwikee Mart Lucky Kushi Enterprises | Napa | Jul 29, 2015 | 7 violations | $11,165 | 4 | 0 |
| Footland Sports | Los Angeles | Jul 29, 2015 | 6 violations | $2,064 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray's Food Center | Santa Rosa | Jul 29, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Anaheim | Jul 24, 2015 | 3 violations | $125 | 2 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Westminster | Jul 24, 2015 | 3 violations | $57 | 2 | 0 |
| Sandbar Diving Inc. | Temecula | Jul 20, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABC Liquor Market | Orange | Jul 10, 2015 | 3 violations repeat | $9,828 | 3 | $924 |
| New York Speed, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jul 8, 2015 | 8 violations | $2,212 | 6 | 0 |
| Kmart Sears Holding Corporation | Blythe | Jul 6, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,650 |
| O'Gara Coach Company LLC | Beverly Hills | Jul 4, 2015 | 9 violations | $14,982 | 8 | 0 |
| Chevron Station, Inc. d/b/a Chevron | Paramount | Jul 2, 2015 | 2 violations | $187 | 1 | 0 |
| 91 Enterprise, LLC | Van Nuys | Jul 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi's Only Stores, Inc. | Cabazon | Jul 1, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desert Springs Tile Carpet Blinds | Palm Desert | Jun 30, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stop Market/ 76 Gas Station Chaudhary Abdul Razaq & Shamin Akhtar Razaq | California City | Jun 23, 2015 | 6 violations | $1,740 | 5 | 0 |
| Focus Shoes | Newark | Jun 17, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Recow Digital Communications | Whittier | Jun 11, 2015 | 2 violations | $76 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Sacramento | Jun 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevron Browning Street Mini Mart | Redding | May 28, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| America's Tire Co Southern California Discount Tire Co., Inc. | Murrieta | May 17, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway Lake County Subway Development, LLC | Lakeport | May 6, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven Store # 20090D | Redding | May 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woodland Food Gas & Liquor | Mariposa | Apr 30, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,208 | 3 | 0 |
| Fresno Gas & Liquor | Fresno | Apr 30, 2015 | 8 violations | $1,122 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashlan Cedar Gas N Liquor | Fresno | Apr 30, 2015 | 5 violations | $805 | 5 | 0 |
| Discount Liquor & Food | Fresno | Apr 30, 2015 | 5 violations | $491 | 5 | 0 |
| Bass Fork Minit Mart | North Fork | Apr 30, 2015 | 5 violations | $276 | 5 | 0 |
| TWI West Coast- Boost Mobile, Vallejo | Vallejo | Apr 29, 2015 | 9 violations | $8,018 | 5 | 0 |
| TWI West Coast, Oakland | Oakland | Apr 29, 2015 | 7 violations | $3,465 | 5 | 0 |
| TWI West Coast, San Francisco | San Francisco | Apr 29, 2015 | 5 violations | $1,371 | 3 | 0 |
| TWI West Coast, Pittsburg | Pittsburg | Apr 29, 2015 | 5 violations | $1,107 | 3 | 0 |
| TWI West Coast, Antioch | Antioch | Apr 29, 2015 | 3 violations | $553 | 1 | 0 |
| Towne Ford Sales Towne Motor Company, Inc. | Redwood City | Apr 23, 2015 | 4 violations | $7,863 | 1 | 0 |
| Marconi 76 Khatkar Corporation Inc. | Sacramento | Apr 21, 2015 | 3 violations | $310 | 2 | 0 |
| Happy Mom Post Natal Care Services | Mira Loma | Apr 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Island Pacific Supermarket | Union City | Apr 21, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DPI Specialty Foods Inc. | Ontario | Apr 18, 2015 | 2 violations | $2,201 | 2 | 0 |
| Mi Tierra Mercado Y Carniceria | Bay Point | Apr 15, 2015 | 3 violations | $2,083 | 2 | 0 |
| The Blind Guy Windows Covering Experts, LLC. | Brentwood | Apr 15, 2015 | 3 violations | $875 | 2 | 0 |
| ARCO Gas Station - Redding - Churn Creek Rd. | Redding | Apr 14, 2015 | 8 violations | $6,485 | 7 | 0 |
| ARCO Gas Station - Redding - Churn Creek Rd. | Redding | Apr 14, 2015 | 26 violations | $5,716 | 25 | 0 |
| Sierra Energy Tom's Sierra Company | Roseville | Apr 10, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banning Tobacco | Banning | Apr 10, 2015 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valero Gas Station - Redding - East Cypress | Redding | Apr 7, 2015 | 3 violations | $1,701 | 1 | 0 |
| Arco AMPM Chandi & Jammu, Inc. | Turlock | Apr 2, 2015 | 2 violations | $218 | 1 | 0 |
| Redding One Stop Food Mart | Redding | Apr 1, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Lifestyles Marilla Chocolates Company Inc. | San Francisco | Mar 31, 2015 | 4 violations repeat | $3,313 | 3 | 0 |
| Marilla Chocolate Co. | San Francisco | Mar 31, 2015 | 5 violations repeat | $3,263 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Gomes & Sons, Inc. | Turlock | Mar 29, 2015 | 14 violations | $16,152 | 13 | 0 |
| Valley Dale Market | Azusa | Mar 16, 2015 | 6 violations repeat | $15,778 | 4 | $1,496 |
| Mexicana Meat Market | Azusa | Mar 16, 2015 | 6 violations | $5,023 | 3 | 0 |
| La Simpatia Meat Market Roberto Guzman and Esther Guzman | Duarte | Mar 16, 2015 | 4 violations | $405 | 2 | 0 |
| Carniceria Jalisco Earlimart | Earlimart | Mar 15, 2015 | 10 violations | $30,292 | 9 | 0 |
| Carniceria Jalisco Dinuba | Dinuba | Mar 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria Jalisco Visalia | Visalia | Mar 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carniceria Jalisco McFarland | Mc Farland | Mar 15, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AM PM M&M Fuels, Inc. | Sacramento | Mar 13, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Schlotzsky's Rancho Convenience Center, Inc. | Placerville | Mar 13, 2015 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flyers Energy, LLC | Sacramento | Mar 11, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shell 68197 | Sacramento | Mar 11, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hen House | Redding | Mar 5, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Star 1 Gas Mart Four Star Mini Mart Inc | Selma | Mar 1, 2015 | 4 violations | $12,635 | 2 | 0 |
| Floral Plaza | Selma | Mar 1, 2015 | 4 violations | $7,979 | 1 | 0 |
| Towne Ford Sales | Redwood City | Feb 28, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Market | Los Angeles | Feb 25, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albertsons Distribution Center | Irvine | Feb 23, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwik Stop (Arco Gas Station) | San Bernardino | Feb 22, 2015 | 5 violations repeat | $7,353 | 4 | $1,232 |
| Econo Furniture | Gilroy | Feb 20, 2015 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bonfare Market | Vallejo | Feb 18, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lowes Home Improvement | Fairfield | Feb 13, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arko Foods International Inc | Glendale | Feb 12, 2015 | 51 violations | $89,847 | 49 | 0 |
| House of Furniture & Mattress | Gilroy | Feb 1, 2015 | 3 violations | $7,820 | 2 | 0 |
| Seafood Ranch Market Food Industries International, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jan 28, 2015 | 12 violations | $1,125 | 11 | 0 |
| American Ranch & Seafood Market American Ranch & Seafood Markets, Inc. | Artesia | Jan 28, 2015 | 13 violations | $859 | 12 | 0 |
| SCIS Air Security SCIS Air Security Corporation | Burlingame | Jan 26, 2015 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meundies Inc | Culver City | Jan 23, 2015 | 15 violations | $9,534 | 13 | 0 |
| Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | Stockton | Jan 23, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel L | Los Angeles | Jan 21, 2015 | 3 violations | $5,961 | 2 | 0 |
| Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc. | Escondido | Jan 13, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Jan 9, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaman Ultra Hookah Lounge | Los Angeles | Jan 7, 2015 | 5 violations | $1,725 | 4 | 0 |
| CVS Pharmacy CVS Health Corporation | Canyon Country | Jan 6, 2015 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Figueroa Tires | Oceano | Dec 22, 2014 | 4 violations repeat | $16,344 | 4 | 0 |
| Mercado La Cachanilla | Azusa | Dec 17, 2014 | 8 violations | $9,965 | 6 | 0 |
| Fusion Auto Action Otto Auction Incorporated | San Diego | Dec 15, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coastline Tire Center | Rancho Palos Verdes | Dec 13, 2014 | 3 violations | $10,006 | 2 | 0 |
| Tops Super Foods | Weaverville | Dec 4, 2014 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Save Mart Supermarkets | Vacaville | Dec 2, 2014 | 248 violations | $138,660 | 248 | 0 |
| Yogurtland Joh America, Inc. | San Diego | Nov 29, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monogram International, Inc. | Walnut | Nov 24, 2014 | 19 violations | $10,094 | 13 | $2,150 |
| South Bay Auto | South Gate | Nov 18, 2014 | 2 violations | $1,300 | 1 | 0 |
| USA Gasoline | Brawley | Nov 17, 2014 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jenny Shoes & My Princess Shoes | Los Angeles | Nov 16, 2014 | 9 violations | $8,056 | 4 | 0 |
| I-Bar Inc. | Emeryville | Nov 14, 2014 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| River Texaco Food Mart | Bakersfield | Nov 5, 2014 | 3 violations | $23 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasa Market | Yucca Valley | Oct 30, 2014 | 2 violations | $2,772 | 1 | 0 |
| Ralphs Distribution Center-Riverside | Riverside | Oct 28, 2014 | 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.