2006 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2006: 1,509 cases, 1,111 with violations found, $18,295,178 in back wages agreed for 17,354 workers, $1,907,481 in penalties. Against 2005 that is a decrease of 6% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2006
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente | 2 | $1,170,102 | 983 |
| Corrections Corporation Of America dba CCA | 1 | $710,347 | 356 |
| American Private Duty | 2 | $567,876 | 148 |
| Diamond Environmental Services | 3 | $359,049 | 121 |
| Sierra Cascade Nursery, Inc | 1 | $287,800 | 331 |
| Cosmo Store Services | 1 | $287,323 | 548 |
| Bal Fashion Inc | 1 | $279,963 | 1 |
| The Wackenhut Corporation | 1 | $257,154 | 72 |
| GEO | 1 | $249,307 | 66 |
| Cottages of the Oaks | 1 | $231,612 | 49 |
| ESCO Corporation | 1 | $228,827 | 24 |
| W.T. Cook Construction, Inc. | 1 | $209,541 | 46 |
| Assured Horizons | 1 | $200,000 | 0 |
| Alpha Sierra & Omega Enforcement | 1 | $197,230 | 69 |
| Integrity Management Enterprises | 1 | $178,483 | 109 |
| Hazard Construction Company | 1 | $174,905 | 24 |
| Los Robles Care Center, Inc | 1 | $169,127 | 56 |
| AGA John Oriental Rugs | 1 | $168,913 | 8 |
| Northridge Classic Car Wash, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | 84 |
| Western Structures | 1 | $150,000 | 88 |
| Little Sheep Cafe (The Little Sheep USA) | 3 | $150,000 | 161 |
| Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) | 1 | $147,300 | 10 |
| ITEPS Limited | 1 | $136,676 | 31 |
| Irish Communication Company, Inc. | 1 | $130,134 | 20 |
| Custom Craft Company | 1 | $128,987 | 29 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 138 | $3,333,955 | 2,731 |
| Manufacturing | 371 | $2,851,573 | 2,936 |
| Construction | 137 | $2,518,966 | 2,669 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 104 | $2,425,166 | 2,860 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 197 | $1,475,502 | 1,126 |
| Public Administration | 4 | $1,216,808 | 494 |
| Retail Trade | 130 | $764,777 | 745 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 85 | $727,519 | 820 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 36 | $543,679 | 268 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 48 | $495,481 | 342 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 109 | $476,276 | 1,219 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 8 | $368,645 | 235 |
| Information | 15 | $328,762 | 194 |
| Finance and Insurance | 25 | $298,269 | 218 |
| Utilities | 4 | $109,969 | 22 |
| 36 | $105,687 | 209 | |
| Wholesale Trade | 23 | $94,752 | 75 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12 | $78,734 | 49 |
| Educational Services | 9 | $42,146 | 12 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 16 | $38,512 | 130 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica Textile Services Inc. | Turlock | Jul 12, 2006 | 3 violations | $1,841 | 1 | 0 |
| Superior Services, Inc. Superior Janitorial Services, Inc. | Fresno | Jul 12, 2006 | 2 violations | $422 | 1 | 0 |
| Cal-Pacific Farm Management | Delano | Jul 12, 2006 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,375 |
| HRM Farm Labor Services | Wasco | Jul 12, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delano Farms Company | Delano | Jul 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor | Mc Farland | Jul 12, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,075 |
| Bidart Bros. | Bakersfield | Jul 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheeler Farms | Bakersfield | Jul 12, 2006 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FMG, Inc. | Whittier | Jul 11, 2006 | 14 violations | $52,787 | 13 | 0 |
| RCO Reforesting | Yreka | Jul 11, 2006 | 68 violations | $14,648 | 20 | $1,450 |
| Benito Veliz Carrillo (FLC) | Calexico | Jul 11, 2006 | 20 violations | $1,218 | 12 | $2,250 |
| Baloian Farms Baloian Packing Co., Inc. | Fresno | Jul 11, 2006 | 17 violations | $1,218 | 12 | 0 |
| Fresh Harvest, Inc. | Heber | Jul 11, 2006 | 12 violations | $504 | 4 | $1,475 |
| Baloian Packing Co., Inc. | Fresno | Jul 11, 2006 | 9 violations | $504 | 4 | 0 |
| O.M. Contracting Inc. | Thermal | Jul 11, 2006 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $550 |
| Ektara, Inc. dba Subway Sandwich Shop | Rodeo | Jul 10, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $743 |
| Sunview Vineyards of California, Inc. | Bakersfield | Jul 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Valley Forest Services | Exeter | Jul 8, 2006 | 64 violations | $6,079 | 20 | $925 |
| Patty's Forestry Service, Inc. | Strathmore | Jul 8, 2006 | 65 violations repeat | $4,418 | 17 | $3,200 |
| Sandoval Farm Labor Contractor Ms. Elvira Sandoval, Farm Labor Contractor | Williams | Jul 7, 2006 | 15 violations | $600 | 10 | $2,350 |
| Macy's Southland | Hayward | Jul 7, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fusion Sushi Factory Sushi Japanese Restaurants, Inc. | Hermosa Beach | Jul 6, 2006 | 5 violations | $2,856 | 4 | 0 |
| Jose L. Chavez, Farm Labor Contractor | Yuba City | Jul 6, 2006 | 13 violations | $588 | 7 | $2,250 |
| National Blinds,Cleaning & Window Coverings | San Francisco | Jul 6, 2006 | 2 violations | $454 | 1 | 0 |
| Manpower US Inc | Bakersfield | Jul 6, 2006 | 2 violations | $118 | 1 | 0 |
| Job Options, Inc. Job Options, Incorporated | San Diego | Jul 6, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Village Marine Tech | Gardena | Jul 6, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sterling Plastering | Corona | Jul 5, 2006 | 14 violations | $15,591 | 13 | 0 |
| All Aspects Security Professionals | Los Angeles | Jul 4, 2006 | 11 violations | $1,880 | 11 | 0 |
| Pet Hospital Pet Hospital Veterinary Corp. | Orange | Jul 2, 2006 | 20 violations | $16,480 | 20 | 0 |
| Target T0640 San Jose | Morgan Hill | Jul 1, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Integrity Management Enterprises | San Diego | Jun 30, 2006 | 128 violations | $178,483 | 109 | 0 |
| Herrera Marble Designs Herrera Marble & Design, LLC. | Sun Valley | Jun 30, 2006 | 130 violations | $110,963 | 129 | 0 |
| SEAIR Transportation Services, Inc. | Bakersfield | Jun 30, 2006 | 25 violations | $70,116 | 25 | 0 |
| Bread Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2006 | 79 violations | $18,540 | 40 | 0 |
| Joyful Melodies | Cupertino | Jun 30, 2006 | 5 violations | $10,305 | 2 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District-Maintenan | Los Angeles | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comma Design Corp | Vernon | Jun 30, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eleven, Inc | San Francisco | Jun 30, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fastenal Fastenal Company | Oxnard | Jun 30, 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 |
| Sierra Vista Braswell Enterprises, Inc | Highland | Jun 29, 2006 | 9 violations | $492 | 9 | 0 |
| Kim's Pet Palace | Sunland | Jun 29, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.D. Fashion | Los Angeles | Jun 29, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fidelity Health Care Center | El Monte | Jun 28, 2006 | 40 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Infotrieve Corporate Headquarters Infotrieve Corporate Headqaurters Inc & Subs. | Los Angeles | Jun 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sears Grand Sears Holdings Corporation | Rancho Cucamonga | Jun 28, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latino Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse | San Francisco | Jun 27, 2006 | 13 violations | $24,372 | 12 | 0 |
| Professional Produce | Los Angeles | Jun 27, 2006 | 4 violations | $1,129 | 3 | 0 |
| Escamilla and Sons | Salinas | Jun 27, 2006 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $600 |
| Kay Celine Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 22, 2006 | 10 violations | $25,543 | 10 | 0 |
| Oasis Rehabilitation Center | Indio | Jun 22, 2006 | 5 violations | $390 | 5 | 0 |
| Sky Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Target Target Corporation | Riverside | Jun 22, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Margie's Diner | King City | Jun 21, 2006 | 3 violations | $64 | 1 | $1,608 |
| Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Milpitas | Jun 21, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nature Creation | Chatsworth | Jun 20, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Facun Co., Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 18, 2006 | 24 violations repeat | $24,928 | 17 | 0 |
| Ventura Coastal Day Care Center | Ventura | Jun 18, 2006 | 10 violations | $14,401 | 9 | 0 |
| Parshall Construction Ronald Parshall, an individual | Danville | Jun 18, 2006 | 3 violations | $2,027 | 1 | 0 |
| The Timing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| One Clothing | Vernon | Jun 18, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reuben's Garment Cutting and Marking, Inc. | Monterey Park | Jun 17, 2006 | 47 violations | $54,600 | 45 | 0 |
| Reuben's Garment Cutting and Marking, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 17, 2006 | 14 violations | $11,466 | 12 | 0 |
| Teamwork Athletic Apparel | San Marcos | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disguise, Inc. | Poway | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeunique International, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teamwork Athletic Apparel | San Marcos | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disguise, Inc. | Poway | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeunique International, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jun 17, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scene 7, Inc. | Novato | Jun 16, 2006 | 8 violations | $8,044 | 7 | 0 |
| Unipac Continental | Walnut | Jun 15, 2006 | 105 violations | $26,709 | 103 | 0 |
| Ole's Pool & Construction, Inc. | South El Monte | Jun 15, 2006 | 7 violations | $8,093 | 6 | 0 |
| Vargas, Santiago | Fallbrook | Jun 15, 2006 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $950 |
| Cortez Farm Labor | Murrieta | Jun 15, 2006 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | $2,550 |
| LF Grove Management | Temecula | Jun 15, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
| ECO Farms ECO Farms Avocado, Inc | Temecula | Jun 15, 2006 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,250 |
| The Downtown Supper Club | Riverside | Jun 15, 2006 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thermo Hair Care, Inc. | Compton | Jun 15, 2006 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA | Elk Grove | Jun 15, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rescue Mission Rescue Mission Alliance | Oxnard | Jun 14, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarabia & Associates, Inc. | West Covina | Jun 14, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valu Plus Food Warehouse | Garden Grove | Jun 13, 2006 | 6 violations | $816 | 4 | $2,640 |
| M and R Packing Company | Lodi | Jun 13, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hartmann Studios Hartmann Studios Incorporated | Richmond | Jun 13, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilshire west car wash | Santa Monica | Jun 12, 2006 | 8 violations | $11,590 | 7 | 0 |
| Sepulveda West Car Wash, Inc. | Los Angeles | Jun 12, 2006 | 37 violations | $9,365 | 36 | 0 |
| Bohemian Club | San Francisco | Jun 12, 2006 | 2 violations | $7,082 | 2 | 0 |
| Shine & Brite Car Wash | Culver City | Jun 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NUMMI New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc. | Fremont | Jun 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc.-Nummi | Fremont | Jun 12, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foodpro International, Inc. | Stockton | Jun 11, 2006 | 1 violation | $47,800 | 0 | 0 |
| Century West Car Wash | Los Angeles | Jun 11, 2006 | 129 violations | $16,000 | 40 | 0 |
| Delta Airlines | Los Angeles | Jun 10, 2006 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Complete Design Systems | Norwalk | Jun 9, 2006 | 35 violations | $19,914 | 34 | 0 |
| Miranda Agency, Inc. | Long Beach | Jun 9, 2006 | 13 violations | $7,246 | 10 | 0 |
| Luisa's Italian Restaurant | San Francisco | Jun 9, 2006 | 9 violations | $4,385 | 7 | 0 |
| Handicrafters Developmental Disabilities Service Org. | Sacramento | Jun 9, 2006 | 2 violations | $1,352 | 2 | 0 |
| United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy of Stanilus County | Modesto | Jun 9, 2006 | 6 violations | $570 | 6 | 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.