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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Car Wash | Santa Monica | Nov 13, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.F. FASHION | Los Angeles | Nov 11, 2012 | 50 violations | $32,743 | 32 | 0 |
| Bay Crest Care Center, LLC | Torrance | Nov 11, 2012 | 10 violations | $2,331 | 9 | 0 |
| Orchid Gardens (Mayfair Hotel) | Los Angeles | Nov 11, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockheed Martin Government Services, Inc. | Dublin | Nov 10, 2012 | 5 violations | $24,827 | 5 | 0 |
| JoJo's Pizza Kitchen, Inc. | Chino Hills | Nov 10, 2012 | 2 violations | $3,864 | 1 | 0 |
| Urata & Sons Construction, Inc. | Rancho Cordova | Nov 10, 2012 | 4 violations | $126 | 2 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant Chadeny Enterprises, Inc. | Foothill Ranch | Nov 9, 2012 | 17 violations | $14,365 | 11 | 0 |
| DLC Machine Inc. | Santa Ana | Nov 9, 2012 | 18 violations repeat | $9,473 | 17 | $5,236 |
| Carcido's ICF/DDH | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 2 violations | $5,683 | 2 | 0 |
| Carcido's ICF/DDH | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 2 violations | $4,937 | 2 | 0 |
| Carcido's ICF/DDH | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $4,104 | 3 | 0 |
| Carcido's Guest Home IV | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $3,816 | 3 | 0 |
| Carcido's ICF/DDH | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,700 | 2 | 0 |
| Carcido's Guest Home III | Stockton | Nov 9, 2012 | 4 violations | $2,026 | 4 | 0 |
| Club One Fitness, Inc. | Petaluma | Nov 9, 2012 | 3 violations | $85 | 1 | 0 |
| Skyte Skytex International Group, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sage Seventh Day, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 9, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ya Ya Creations | La Puente | Nov 8, 2012 | 43 violations repeat | $64,929 | 41 | $15,334 |
| Avalon Group Homes, LLC | Greenbrae | Nov 8, 2012 | 11 violations | $25,270 | 11 | 0 |
| Sewing Collection Garment Supplies.com, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 8, 2012 | 14 violations | $19,890 | 12 | 0 |
| AVALON-BRENTWOOD Avalon Group Homes, LLC | Brentwood | Nov 8, 2012 | 5 violations | $19,581 | 5 | 0 |
| AVALON-OAKLEY Avalon Group Homes, LLC | Oakley | Nov 8, 2012 | 5 violations | $18,686 | 5 | 0 |
| AVALON - MAGNOLIA PARK | Mill Valley | Nov 8, 2012 | 4 violations | $15,544 | 4 | 0 |
| AVALON - MAGNOLIA PARK | Oakley | Nov 8, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,867 | 2 | 0 |
| Pizza Guys | Redding | Nov 8, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Covenant Aviation Security | Burlingame | Nov 8, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 7 violations | $27,697 | 3 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 7 violations | $21,746 | 3 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 10 violations | $17,757 | 4 | 0 |
| Orduno Country Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 8 violations | $13,222 | 3 | 0 |
| Corina Care Home | Elk Grove | Nov 7, 2012 | 9 violations | $12,902 | 4 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 6 violations | $11,767 | 2 | 0 |
| Corina Care Home | Elk Grove | Nov 7, 2012 | 8 violations | $11,584 | 3 | 0 |
| Bombay Bar and Grill | Sacramento | Nov 7, 2012 | 7 violations | $11,303 | 5 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 10 violations | $9,169 | 5 | 0 |
| Orduno Home | Porterville | Nov 7, 2012 | 6 violations | $8,383 | 2 | 0 |
| Mid Valley Providers | Redding | Nov 7, 2012 | 2 violations | $176 | 1 | 0 |
| MILCO Constructors Inc. | Long Beach | Nov 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacer Pacer Cartage, Inc. | Commerce | Nov 7, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heartland Farms | City Of Industry | Nov 7, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cherry Secret | South El Monte | Nov 6, 2012 | 47 violations | $58,953 | 23 | 0 |
| Ecotality Inc | Oakland | Nov 6, 2012 | 16 violations | $46,616 | 15 | 0 |
| Gaither's Adult Achievement Center | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $4,214 | 2 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $2,097 | 2 | 0 |
| Total Cutting | Los Angeles | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations repeat | $361 | 1 | 0 |
| White Elephant Thai Cuisine | Thousand Oaks | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | $145 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | 3 violations | $80 | 3 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | $53 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaither's Family Home Gaither's Family Homes, Inc. | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | $22 | 1 | 0 |
| Dana Family Home II | Fairfield | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | San Bernardino | Nov 6, 2012 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Name, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urgent Gear, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andari Fashion, Inc. | El Monte | Nov 6, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solidum Care Home | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 9 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $4,400 |
| Chevron Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | Richmond | Nov 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solidum Care Home | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 7 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $3,300 |
| Solidum Care Home | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 9 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $4,400 |
| Solidum ICF Solidum Care Homes Inc | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 17 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $8,800 |
| Solidum Care Home Solidum Care Homes, Inc. | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 7 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $3,300 |
| Murrells Farm & Boys Home Murrells Farm and Boys Home, Inc. | Lancaster | Nov 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaither's Supported Living Services | Tulare | Nov 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brightstar Care San Francisco, and Marin | Mill Valley | Nov 6, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solidum Care Home | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 5 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $2,200 |
| Solidum ICF Solidum Care Homes Inc | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 9 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $4,400 |
| Solidum Care Home | Stockton | Nov 6, 2012 | 11 violations repeat | 0 | 0 | $5,500 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Atwater | Nov 5, 2012 | 5 violations | $9,622 | 2 | 0 |
| CJ's Residential C and D's Guest Homes, Inc. | Merced | Nov 5, 2012 | 2 violations | $6,286 | 1 | 0 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Atwater | Nov 5, 2012 | 4 violations | $2,476 | 2 | 0 |
| Hawkins Residential Care Facilities | Redding | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,966 | 1 | 0 |
| Love Republic | Los Angeles | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,952 | 3 | 0 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Atwater | Nov 5, 2012 | 5 violations | $610 | 2 | 0 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Atwater | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $420 | 1 | 0 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Merced | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $222 | 1 | 0 |
| C and D's Guest Homes | Atwater | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $202 | 1 | 0 |
| Thermodyne Cases and Racks | Ontario | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | $30 | 1 | 0 |
| Envy Clothing, Inc. | Los Angeles | Nov 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Environ International Corporation | Emeryville | Nov 5, 2012 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I-Ner | Los Angeles | Nov 5, 2012 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Horizon's Residential | Merced | Nov 5, 2012 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home 5 | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home 6 | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home 7 | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 7 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jade, Inc. | Mission Hills | Nov 5, 2012 | 18 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patacsil Care Home 4 | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lagua's Care Home I LAGUA, Layna T. & Salvador V. | Stockton | Nov 5, 2012 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. | Sun Valley | Nov 4, 2012 | 75 violations | $92,700 | 74 | 0 |
| Dana's Family Home | Suisun City | Nov 4, 2012 | 3 violations | $33,927 | 1 | 0 |
| Unity Electric, LP | Redding | Nov 4, 2012 | 6 violations | $12,942 | 6 | 0 |
| WJL Distributors | Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2012 | 40 violations | $2,325 | 39 | 0 |
| South Bound Express South Bound Express Corporation, Inc | Mira Loma | Nov 4, 2012 | 3 violations | $1,513 | 2 | 0 |
| Personnel Plus Inc. | Norwalk | Nov 3, 2012 | 13 violations | $3,674 | 13 | 0 |
| Rizo Lopez Foods | Modesto | Nov 2, 2012 | 515 violations | $6,640 | 1 | 0 |
| The Rancho Dentist Sanjay P Doshi, DDS, Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga | Nov 2, 2012 | 7 violations | $3,498 | 6 | 0 |
| Eddie's Terrace E&S Residential Care Services, LLC | Fresno | Nov 2, 2012 | 7 violations | $331 | 7 | 0 |
| Whitney Auto Service, Inc. | Van Nuys | Nov 2, 2012 | 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.