2005 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2005: 1,843 cases, 1,215 with violations found, $19,405,473 in back wages agreed for 18,929 workers, $1,078,341 in penalties. Against 2004 that is an increase of 32% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2005
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 83 | $3,202,224 | 3,818 |
| Construction | 186 | $2,846,664 | 3,793 |
| Manufacturing | 566 | $2,805,932 | 3,170 |
| Retail Trade | 210 | $2,089,733 | 1,566 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 172 | $2,072,030 | 1,974 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 197 | $1,994,201 | 1,468 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 76 | $1,003,481 | 820 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 62 | $845,592 | 271 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 47 | $779,977 | 421 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 22 | $406,965 | 250 |
| Finance and Insurance | 15 | $405,392 | 123 |
| Information | 16 | $361,493 | 149 |
| 36 | $183,990 | 102 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | $134,315 | 81 |
| Wholesale Trade | 26 | $113,325 | 109 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 92 | $97,297 | 734 |
| Educational Services | 11 | $36,221 | 32 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | $8,991 | 16 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 10 | $7,720 | 20 |
| Utilities | 3 | $5,015 | 11 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | $4,915 | 1 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rampage Clothing Company Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Triangle | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kathie K | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper & Design Niki-Viki Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yag D & Y Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.G.R Contractor, LLC | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.K.P., Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mystic | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I.L.U. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Jade, Inc. (DBA: East L.A. Apparel Se | South El Monte | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Joinus Jae Young Nah (dba) Cello; Fashion Joinus | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cute Girl,Incorporated | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Have Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Volume Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bebe Studio Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoompy | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Girl Talk Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PIA Clothing | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Jeans | Los Angeles | Mar 3, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pure Radiance, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 70 violations | $35,897 | 23 | 0 |
| Cristy Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 24 violations | $3,292 | 10 | 0 |
| Sealtight Roofing | Sacramento | Mar 2, 2005 | 8 violations | $2,100 | 7 | 0 |
| Katherine White | Del Mar | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,344 | 1 | 0 |
| American Roof Systems | Sacramento | Mar 2, 2005 | 7 violations | $1,028 | 7 | 0 |
| Cal State Roofing Advanced Construction & Roofing Services, Inc | Citrus Heights | Mar 2, 2005 | 11 violations | $822 | 10 | 0 |
| M. J. Tex, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 3 violations | $366 | 1 | 0 |
| Azwell Wholesale and Manufacturing | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoompy | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mo Industries (dba Ella, Moss, Splendid) | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angela, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn Design | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew Knitware | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Closet | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janette Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swat-Fame Inc. | Hacienda Heights | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L & F Sportswear | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nancy Fa Fashion | San Francisco | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiny Treasures, Inc. | Tulare | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Escape | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricchi Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allison Place | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ready to Wear Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R & S Sportswear, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heart & Soul | Gardena | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hung Fa, Inc. | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alliance Apparel Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Max Inc. | Pasadena | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo Stone International Corporation | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GBS Sportswear/A. Star Fashion | South El Monte | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dollar Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavdi, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teaze of CA | Santa Fe Springs | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solow Style | Los Angeles | Mar 2, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moshay, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Perse Enterprise, Inc. | Vernon | Mar 2, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clover Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 46 violations | $27,615 | 22 | 0 |
| Asther Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 70 violations repeat | $21,993 | 35 | $16,363 |
| Y Green Incorporation | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 19 violations | $10,941 | 11 | 0 |
| El Dorado Roofing, Inc. | Camino | Mar 1, 2005 | 4 violations | $5,033 | 3 | 0 |
| Auburn Roofing, Inc. | Auburn | Mar 1, 2005 | 5 violations | $3,207 | 4 | 0 |
| Advanced Roofing | Orangevale | Mar 1, 2005 | 11 violations | $2,816 | 10 | 0 |
| New Chef Fashion | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 7 violations repeat | $1,885 | 6 | $2,805 |
| Rabaino Roofing Mike Rabiano Roofing, Inc | Esparto | Mar 1, 2005 | 6 violations | $1,480 | 5 | 0 |
| Kings, County of First 5 Children and Families Commission | Hanford | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | $1,116 | 1 | 0 |
| Consolidated Payroll Systems Inc. | Fresno | Mar 1, 2005 | 4 violations | $380 | 3 | 0 |
| Brothers Fashion | Rosemead | Mar 1, 2005 | 9 violations | $353 | 8 | 0 |
| Eagle Ridge Construction and Roofing, Inc. | Roseville | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camilla | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulsen Brothers | Woodland | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logos | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H & M Roofing, Inc. | Rancho Cordova | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C & N Roofing & Restoration, Inc. | Placerville | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Per Seption | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blu Heaven Alliance Apparel Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alpine Construction and Roofing Company | Stockton | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R and K Imports | Baldwin Park | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pandelco Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Star Sung Ki kim dba | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David W Brazil Roofing | Lodi | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karen Kane | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENC | La Puente | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julie's Creations | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| INANG'S Inang's Homemade Cuisine and Deli | Daly City | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elite Fashion, Inc | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Staples Designer Services, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Rutkin, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Entrancy | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inland Powder Coating | Ontario | Mar 1, 2005 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Globe International Development Corp. | South El Monte | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mermaids Pamela Cook (dba) Mermaids | Studio City | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Just for Wraps | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fiesta | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| City Girl, Inc. | City Of Commerce | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poleci DANILO'R, INC. | Los Angeles | Mar 1, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases. All years, tracker home.
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.