2012 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2012: 2,656 cases, 1,850 with violations found, $23,269,735 in back wages agreed for 18,798 workers, $2,194,805 in penalties. Against 2011 that is an increase of 2% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2012
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Republic Bank | 1 | $1,009,644 | 392 |
| SF Giants Baseball Organization | 1 | $544,715 | 74 |
| By-Joon | 1 | $360,711 | 57 |
| TriNet | 1 | $326,879 | 115 |
| JT | 1 | $313,954 | 123 |
| Rollins-Nelson Healthcare | 1 | $285,700 | 27 |
| US vs. Porter/Horn | 1 | $251,427 | 8 |
| Karnavati Steel Industries of MS LTD | 1 | $245,847 | 43 |
| Lockeed Martin Global Training and Logistics | 1 | $209,685 | 19 |
| P & Q Poultry, Inc. | 1 | $197,542 | 56 |
| Inland Erosion Control, Inc. | 1 | $197,116 | 91 |
| Molycorp Minerals, LLC | 1 | $191,437 | 198 |
| Ultimo Software Solutions | 1 | $186,889 | 1 |
| National Group Security, Inc. | 1 | $185,585 | 147 |
| Farmer Vacuum Service | 1 | $185,527 | 39 |
| Belectric USA | 1 | $168,214 | 23 |
| Unified Nutrimeals | 1 | $166,797 | 92 |
| Flavours LLC | 3 | $159,150 | 132 |
| Department of State Hospitals- Coalinga | 1 | $151,380 | 65 |
| Serpa's Milk Transport | 1 | $149,842 | 50 |
| Interior Magic | 1 | $146,113 | 205 |
| Acetek Roofing | 1 | $143,759 | 47 |
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley | 1 | $141,516 | 355 |
| Rockview Milk | 1 | $133,815 | 19 |
| Dahboul | 1 | $130,000 | 57 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 389 | $3,988,288 | 2,623 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 430 | $3,597,801 | 2,506 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 505 | $3,110,925 | 2,418 |
| Construction | 207 | $1,848,810 | 1,328 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 141 | $1,387,435 | 1,775 |
| Finance and Insurance | 42 | $1,264,888 | 584 |
| Retail Trade | 188 | $1,144,082 | 856 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 89 | $1,117,747 | 919 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 103 | $1,067,824 | 556 |
| Wholesale Trade | 73 | $878,815 | 409 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 87 | $855,714 | 662 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 43 | $787,930 | 396 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 214 | $496,687 | 2,664 |
| Educational Services | 16 | $371,881 | 367 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4 | $251,427 | 8 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 21 | $250,034 | 150 |
| Information | 18 | $242,811 | 117 |
| 62 | $236,933 | 150 | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | $191,437 | 198 |
| Public Administration | 16 | $114,421 | 98 |
| Utilities | 4 | $63,845 | 14 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Danville LLC | Danville | Apr 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chow Church | San Francisco | Apr 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whitehorn Construction, Inc. | Lake Elsinore | Apr 8, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B C's Pizza & Beer | Clovis | Apr 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Republic Bank | San Francisco | Apr 7, 2012 | 393 violations | $1,009,644 | 392 | 0 |
| Childs Play | Santa Ana | Apr 7, 2012 | 20 violations | $8,838 | 10 | 0 |
| Napa Valley PSI, Inc. | Napa | Apr 7, 2012 | 11 violations | $6 | 11 | 0 |
| Contemporary Forums, a division of ACC | Dublin | Apr 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Schooner Bar and Grill | Manhattan Beach | Apr 7, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J & G Market Kehar Jat Holdings Corporation | Long Beach | Apr 6, 2012 | 5 violations | $11,673 | 2 | 0 |
| Kiddie Academy of Mountiain View | Mountain View | Apr 6, 2012 | 13 violations | $2,294 | 11 | 0 |
| The Corner Liquor Store | Bellflower | Apr 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $937 | 1 | 0 |
| Irvine Marriott Marriott International, Inc. | Irvine | Apr 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier Medical Doctors, Inc. | Tehachapi | Apr 6, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Pismo Beach | Pismo Beach | Apr 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crepe Escape | Sacramento | Apr 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.R.I.D.G.E.S., INC Braswell Rehabilitation Institute for Develop | Pomona | Apr 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pioneer Manufacturing Company | San Jose | Apr 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County Villa Murrieta Healthcare Center | Murrieta | Apr 5, 2012 | 5 violations | $11,111 | 4 | 0 |
| Ralston Pediatric Dentistry | Belmont | Apr 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $3,633 | 2 | 0 |
| Ralstron Pediatric Dentistry | Sunnyvale | Apr 5, 2012 | 4 violations | $1,292 | 2 | 0 |
| Serfas Service Station | Corona | Apr 5, 2012 | 9 violations | $922 | 8 | 0 |
| Amli Residential Amli Management Company | Sherman Oaks | Apr 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $888 | 2 | 0 |
| ABC Seafood Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2012 | 4 violations | $200 | 4 | 0 |
| Extron Electronics | Anaheim | Apr 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spring Hills Assisted Living | Redding | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rudolph and Sletten | Redwood City | Apr 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shatto 39 Lanes | Los Angeles | Apr 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Buffet New Grand Buffet, Inc. | Redding | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pioneer Market | Chowchilla | Apr 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chili's Grill & Bar Brinker International Payroll Co, LP | San Diego | Apr 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US vs. Porter/Horn | Orange | Apr 4, 2012 | 19 violations | $251,427 | 8 | 0 |
| P & Q Poultry, Inc. | City Of Industry | Apr 4, 2012 | 57 violations repeat | $197,542 | 56 | $20,944 |
| Hernandez Brothers Fleet Wash Inc. | Maywood | Apr 4, 2012 | 26 violations | $32,635 | 21 | 0 |
| MAIN HOME ICF/DDN | Hayward | Apr 4, 2012 | 5 violations | $18,297 | 4 | 0 |
| Motel 6 San Jose Airport Central | San Jose | Apr 4, 2012 | 9 violations | $4,206 | 9 | 0 |
| Los Dos Mexicos Casa Del Distrito Federal International Benef | Lynwood | Apr 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subway | Red Bluff | Apr 4, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hop Li Seafood Restaurant | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2012 | 5 violations | $12,192 | 4 | 0 |
| Amberwood Gardens Westgate Permier Healthcare Services, Inc. | San Jose | Apr 3, 2012 | 10 violations | $5,449 | 8 | 0 |
| Marti | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2012 | 3 violations | $3,819 | 2 | 0 |
| Savory Cafe & Bakery | Ventura | Apr 3, 2012 | 2 violations | $382 | 2 | 0 |
| Round Table Sisco Enterprises Inc | Red Bluff | Apr 3, 2012 | 2 violations | $291 | 1 | 0 |
| Motel 6 Atascadero Accor North America, Inc. | Atascadero | Apr 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neon Clothing | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JV Pallets | San Diego | Apr 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driven Raceway Driven Raceway Rohnert Park, LLC | Rohnert Park | Apr 3, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Rain Inc. | Seaside | Apr 2, 2012 | 24 violations | $14,320 | 12 | 0 |
| Pepsi Beverages Company | Benicia | Apr 2, 2012 | 4 violations | $5,018 | 1 | 0 |
| Serenity Dental Spa Sheila Shahabi, D.D.S., INC. | San Francisco | Apr 2, 2012 | 5 violations | $3,109 | 4 | 0 |
| Old Oakland Dental Old Oakland Dental DDs Inc. | Oakland | Apr 2, 2012 | 4 violations | $793 | 3 | 0 |
| Plant Construction Company LP | San Francisco | Apr 2, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheo Leo Cafe Cheo Leo Cafe and Cafe | San Jose | Apr 2, 2012 | 5 violations | 0 | 0 | $350 |
| Motel 6 South Motel 6 Operating LP | Redding | Apr 2, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hospitality Staffing Solutions | Garden Grove | Apr 1, 2012 | 324 violations repeat | $58,952 | 323 | 0 |
| Fiber Care Bath Inc | Adelanto | Apr 1, 2012 | 39 violations | $42,301 | 39 | 0 |
| Aihien Inc. | Santa Ana | Apr 1, 2012 | 14 violations | $28,110 | 8 | 0 |
| CCP Mode, Inc. | Santa Ana | Apr 1, 2012 | 19 violations | $23,092 | 15 | 0 |
| Byer of California, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 1, 2012 | 19 violations | $18,438 | 17 | 0 |
| Wilson Homes, Inc Granite Bay Estate Care Home by RNs | Granite Bay | Apr 1, 2012 | 20 violations | $16,912 | 10 | 0 |
| Nueva Castilla Iron Works, Inc. | San Francisco | Apr 1, 2012 | 8 violations | $3,654 | 3 | 0 |
| Hospitality Staffing Solutions | Garden Grove | Apr 1, 2012 | 4 violations repeat | $1,097 | 4 | $880 |
| Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena Monrovia | Monrovia | Apr 1, 2012 | 9 violations | $455 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenexa HR Success Multiplied | Walnut Creek | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Springhill Suites Madera | Madera | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atlas Hotels, Inc. | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fanciful Company | Salinas | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transitional Assistance Department | Ontario | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyndham Wyndham Gardens | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alta Care Center, LLC | Garden Grove | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Tree Hotel SD Harbor View Investments LLC dba DoubleTree | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fountain Senior Assisted Living, LLC | Orange | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Double Tree Golf Resort San Diego Golf Partners,LLC dba | San Diego | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fountain Care Center, LLC | Orange | Apr 1, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chateau Claire E & M Enterprises, Inc.DBA | Orangevale | Mar 31, 2012 | 13 violations | $40,257 | 12 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Cafe Verde Associates, LLC | Cupertino | Mar 31, 2012 | 12 violations | $28,831 | 8 | 0 |
| MXTN Fashion | Garden Grove | Mar 31, 2012 | 17 violations | $25,545 | 15 | 0 |
| Lifestyle Solutions | Fremont | Mar 31, 2012 | 8 violations | $7,761 | 7 | 0 |
| New Image Painting Design | Spring Valley | Mar 31, 2012 | 20 violations | $6,334 | 13 | 0 |
| Roladin Bakery Cafe | Reseda | Mar 31, 2012 | 8 violations | $5,662 | 6 | 0 |
| Molly Maid of La Verne | La Verne | Mar 31, 2012 | 4 violations | $4,265 | 3 | 0 |
| Robert Creek Villa II | Citrus Heights | Mar 31, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,192 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Creek Villa | Citrus Heights | Mar 31, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,112 | 1 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Cafe Verde Associates, LLC | Mountain View | Mar 31, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,704 | 2 | 0 |
| Environmental Landcare | Camarillo | Mar 31, 2012 | 2 violations | $41 | 1 | 0 |
| Pacific Inn Reno Motel Investment Inc | Redwood City | Mar 31, 2012 | 1 violation | $32 | 1 | 0 |
| Verde Tea Expresso Bar | Fremont | Mar 31, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Orange County Inland American Lodging Garden Grove Harbor T | Garden Grove | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marin Management, Inc | Sausalito | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saving Energy Consulting Services Inc. | Corona | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homewood Suites Fresno Airport Clovis | Clovis | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeritus at Victorian Court | Ontario | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oakmont of Chino Hills | Chino Hills | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cutting Edge Concrete Services, Inc. | Oro Grande | Mar 31, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A & K Quality Garment, Inc. | Los Angeles | Mar 30, 2012 | 226 violations repeat | $125,176 | 121 | $53,240 |
| Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc. | Bard | Mar 30, 2012 | 398 violations | $11,525 | 387 | $16,050 |
| Rock-it Transport | Moorpark | Mar 30, 2012 | 5 violations | $7,954 | 5 | 0 |
| Alfonso's Meat Market | Selma | Mar 30, 2012 | 9 violations | $1,638 | 7 | 0 |
| Work Skills Foundation | Hawthorne | Mar 30, 2012 | 6 violations | $13 | 6 | 0 |
| Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant | Davis | Mar 30, 2012 | 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.