2007 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2007: 1,569 cases, 1,114 with violations found, $18,231,225 in back wages agreed for 22,428 workers, $1,725,094 in penalties. Against 2006 that is a decrease of 0% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2007
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Medical Center | 2 | $1,157,053 | 1,999 |
| New United Motors Manufacturing Inc | 1 | $862,285 | 3,672 |
| Alan Berman Trucking | 1 | $825,000 | 80 |
| Garris Plastering | 4 | $627,294 | 2,549 |
| Pay By touch | 1 | $524,160 | 320 |
| Salazar Construction | 1 | $495,809 | 261 |
| Stater Bros. Markets | 2 | $371,904 | 2,248 |
| Sanmina SCI Corporation | 1 | $356,433 | 109 |
| Bangkok Market | 1 | $319,035 | 39 |
| Genesis Trucking | 1 | $301,830 | 44 |
| Technology Services International, Inc. | 1 | $220,847 | 107 |
| Lopez & Associates Engineers | 1 | $218,312 | 4 |
| Care Systems, Inc. | 2 | $202,944 | 6 |
| Casitas Care Center | 1 | $198,173 | 41 |
| Baycity Framers | 1 | $197,796 | 99 |
| Best Miracle Corporation | 1 | $194,552 | 47 |
| Microcell Communications | 1 | $180,846 | 6 |
| Brisk Technologies, LLC | 1 | $166,360 | 6 |
| Uristas Transports, Inc. | 1 | $164,436 | 0 |
| Save On Cost Mfg. Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | 138 |
| M & M Plumbing, Inc. | 1 | $148,891 | 141 |
| Professional Car Care Wash | 1 | $142,675 | 82 |
| DAC Precision Corporation | 1 | $135,116 | 6 |
| Global Horizons Manpower, Inc. | 2 | $132,885 | 82 |
| Crossroads Autowash | 1 | $130,732 | 172 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 478 | $4,635,448 | 6,680 |
| Construction | 120 | $2,846,509 | 4,308 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 110 | $1,704,321 | 1,484 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 65 | $1,701,638 | 365 |
| 23 | $1,306,512 | 2,128 | |
| Retail Trade | 95 | $1,227,248 | 3,318 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 104 | $1,027,971 | 1,151 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 67 | $1,027,720 | 616 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 189 | $755,299 | 922 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 45 | $602,316 | 172 |
| Information | 11 | $501,509 | 208 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 163 | $244,506 | 571 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | $220,847 | 107 |
| Public Administration | 5 | $183,228 | 130 |
| Wholesale Trade | 28 | $95,048 | 109 |
| Finance and Insurance | 22 | $57,474 | 71 |
| Utilities | 2 | $29,117 | 30 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2 | $25,772 | 9 |
| Educational Services | 6 | $18,502 | 31 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12 | $13,634 | 13 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 17 | $6,606 | 5 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Tile | Valencia | May 30, 2007 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M & M Plumbing, Inc. | Riverside | May 29, 2007 | 142 violations | $148,891 | 141 | 0 |
| Ultimo Software Solutions | San Jose | May 29, 2007 | 92 violations | $20,544 | 2 | 0 |
| Allied Storage Containers | Colton | May 29, 2007 | 7 violations | $5,889 | 6 | 0 |
| Green Valley Harvesting, Inc. | Madera | May 29, 2007 | 27 violations | $1,350 | 16 | $1,975 |
| The Salvation Army | Ventura | May 29, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | May 29, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S J B Enterprises | Los Angeles | May 29, 2007 | 21 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marthedal Farms | Fresno | May 29, 2007 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medtronic Minimed | Northridge | May 29, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hof's Hut Restaurants & Bakery | Long Beach | May 28, 2007 | 5 violations | $23 | 1 | $2,145 |
| Carillo's Mexican Deli | Winnetka | May 28, 2007 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lim's Auto Lim's Auto corporation | Rancho Cucamonga | May 27, 2007 | 7 violations | $9,702 | 5 | 0 |
| ARCO AmPm Minimart Bhupal & Ram Enterprises, LLC | Antelope | May 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Gate Interiors | San Francisco | May 25, 2007 | 2 violations | $3,049 | 1 | 0 |
| GAR Transport | Bakersfield | May 25, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magdaleno Farm Labor Contractor | Stockton | May 24, 2007 | 18 violations | $2,700 | 16 | $1,250 |
| Sun Max Produce USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 24, 2007 | 8 violations | $2,390 | 5 | 0 |
| Magdaleno Farm Labor Contractor | Stockton | May 24, 2007 | 13 violations | $1,500 | 11 | $750 |
| Magdaleno Farm Labor Contractor | Stockton | May 24, 2007 | 7 violations | $1,300 | 5 | $750 |
| Magdaleno Farm Labor Contractor | Stockton | May 24, 2007 | 8 violations | $1,150 | 6 | $750 |
| Fish Tale Seafood Dining | Long Beach | May 24, 2007 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $1,980 |
| Anchor Roofing, Inc. | Auburn | May 24, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ly Gardiner Service | Elk Grove | May 24, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walker Lewis Rentals | Bakersfield | May 24, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacheco Farm Labor | Stockton | May 24, 2007 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $650 |
| Eagle Mountain Casino | Porterville | May 23, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magdaleno Farm Labor Contractor | Stockton | May 22, 2007 | 13 violations | $800 | 5 | $3,950 |
| Girls Today Woman Tomorrow GirlsToday WomenTomorrow Leadership Mentoring | Los Angeles | May 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Meat Market Company Inc | Los Angeles | May 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Walnut Creek | May 22, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elephant Bar Elephant Bar Restaurant, Inc. | Bakersfield | May 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hank's Towing | San Leandro | May 22, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madison Car Wash | Los Angeles | May 22, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Sierra Express, Inc. | West Sacramento | May 21, 2007 | 9 violations | $36,290 | 8 | 0 |
| Zavala's Gardening Service | Sacramento | May 21, 2007 | 10 violations | $10,113 | 9 | 0 |
| A.N.G. Medical Supply | Van Nuys | May 21, 2007 | 3 violations | $9,115 | 2 | 0 |
| Dave's Hardware and Paint | Los Angeles | May 21, 2007 | 7 violations | $2,027 | 6 | 0 |
| Bebe Stores, Inc. Bebe Stores, Inc. dba BEBE | Brisbane | May 21, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.P.S. Surface Solutions J.P.S. Surface Solutions/J. & S. Floors | Chatsworth | May 21, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arco AM/PM M III Enterprises, Inc. | Piru | May 20, 2007 | 6 violations repeat | $17,918 | 6 | $1,848 |
| AMCO Fire and Plumbing, Co. | Glendale | May 20, 2007 | 6 violations | $6,927 | 5 | 0 |
| SEAACA South East Area Animal Control Authorities | Downey | May 20, 2007 | 13 violations | $1,558 | 12 | 0 |
| Center Line Construction | Fillmore | May 20, 2007 | 2 violations | $647 | 2 | 0 |
| Ellis Enterprises, Inc. | Sylmar | May 19, 2007 | 8 violations | $52,150 | 5 | 0 |
| R & B Products, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2007 | 16 violations | $6,272 | 13 | 0 |
| Marina Car Wash M. Sikder Holdings Inc | Venice | May 19, 2007 | 18 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jump Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 19, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Togo's-Baskin Robbins Granite Bay Restaurant Group | Roseville | May 18, 2007 | 14 violations repeat | $1,700 | 7 | $1,636 |
| AMPAC Fine Chemicals American Pacific Corporation | Rancho Cordova | May 18, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service | San Francisco | May 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Motae, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 16, 2007 | 60 violations | $44,250 | 50 | 0 |
| Astrom Roofing | Los Angeles | May 16, 2007 | 36 violations | $23,178 | 22 | 0 |
| Centinela Feed Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies | Long Beach | May 16, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ace Technology, Inc. | San Jose | May 15, 2007 | 22 violations | $32,295 | 22 | $5,400 |
| Carwash of America | Costa Mesa | May 15, 2007 | 11 violations | $4,097 | 9 | 0 |
| G L Landscaping G L Landscaping & Maintenance | Carmichael | May 15, 2007 | 2 violations | $2,205 | 1 | 0 |
| McDonald's R&B Sanchez DBA McDonald's Resturant | Los Angeles | May 15, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Save On Cost Mfg. Inc. | Los Angeles | May 14, 2007 | 142 violations repeat | $160,000 | 138 | $146,300 |
| Classic Hand Car Wash | Costa Mesa | May 14, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southland Paving, Inc. | Escondido | May 14, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jino, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 57 violations | $49,000 | 34 | 0 |
| EZ Faster, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 33 violations | $16,193 | 32 | 0 |
| Global Horizons, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Voll | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mine Fashion Edge Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michelle, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Olive In-Style Textile, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top The Clothing 21, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talent Clothing Co. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteau, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluprint Clothing Corp. | Vernon | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K-Mode Annie & Jane, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Avenue Avenue Collections, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purple Rain, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julia Comma Design Corporation | Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J A Contracting | Armona | May 12, 2007 | 20 violations | $302 | 10 | $3,750 |
| .2.1. Fashion, Inc. | South El Monte | May 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aegis of Ventura | Ventura | May 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playa Vista Car Wash | Culver City | May 11, 2007 | 92 violations | $119,668 | 91 | 0 |
| South Placer Roofing South Placer Roofing Co., Inc. | Rocklin | May 11, 2007 | 172 violations repeat | $87,709 | 172 | $37,840 |
| Karsun I.T. Solutions, Inc. | Tracy | May 11, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| World Buffet West Covina World Buffet | West Covina | May 11, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yiberba, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2007 | 82 violations | $28,547 | 77 | 0 |
| Hilltop Restaurant & Catering | Pomona | May 10, 2007 | 79 violations | $10,453 | 79 | 0 |
| Expert Car Wash National Car Washes, Inc | Los Angeles | May 10, 2007 | 30 violations | $10,046 | 29 | 0 |
| Santa Palm Car Wash | West Hollywood | May 10, 2007 | 19 violations | $714 | 18 | 0 |
| SBM Site Services, LLC | Mcclellan | May 10, 2007 | 2 violations | $600 | 1 | 0 |
| Newport Fashion Entertainment | Compton | May 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASSCO General Dynamics NASSCO | San Diego | May 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flamingo Flamingo Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foods Co. | Bakersfield | May 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollister Co. | Canoga Park | May 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prelude Systems, Inc. | Diamond Bar | May 10, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pretty Good PG Wear Corporation | Los Angeles | May 10, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians | Temecula | May 9, 2007 | 51 violations | $69,340 | 51 | 0 |
| Antioch Building Materials Co. Inc. | Pittsburg | May 9, 2007 | 2 violations repeat | $2,298 | 1 | 0 |
| Ameci Pizza & Pasta | Lake Forest | May 9, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Platini | Paramount | May 9, 2007 | 1 violation | 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.