2018 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2018: 1,103 cases, 872 with violations found, $27,098,857 in back wages agreed for 14,630 workers, $1,782,555 in penalties. Against 2017 that is an increase of 27% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2018
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett-Packard | 1 | $5,232,930 | 565 |
| Southwest Fuel Management, Inc. | 2 | $1,918,793 | 875 |
| First Republic Bank | 1 | $987,135 | 1,185 |
| General Atomics | 1 | $951,457 | 1,109 |
| EWC & Associates Inc. (FLSA) | 2 | $939,377 | 56 |
| Revel Systems Inc. | 2 | $778,785 | 328 |
| Sovereign Health Group | 1 | $660,766 | 525 |
| HP Enterprise Services | 1 | $531,966 | 57 |
| JEM | 1 | $529,187 | 145 |
| Roy & Dot's Towing | 1 | $520,258 | 47 |
| Bay Contract Maintenance, Inc. | 1 | $450,549 | 65 |
| A Bright Future | 1 | $315,536 | 158 |
| G.I. Security | 1 | $309,189 | 126 |
| Golden Life Supported Living Agency | 1 | $301,764 | 67 |
| Nielsen Contracting | 1 | $301,350 | 614 |
| Aqua Fashion | 1 | $276,965 | 41 |
| J&T Trucking, Inc. | 1 | $257,591 | 18 |
| Royalty Trucking | 1 | $256,644 | 19 |
| HDK Ave. | 1 | $234,169 | 41 |
| All Valley Towing, Inc. | 1 | $200,838 | 45 |
| C & W Trucking | 1 | $199,011 | 56 |
| Savino Farms Inc. | 1 | $166,556 | 173 |
| Quality Coast Incorporated | 1 | $163,433 | 62 |
| Antelope Valley Towing / Raymond L. Hurst | 1 | $161,931 | 34 |
| Big F Company, Inc. | 1 | $157,018 | 174 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | $6,045,197 | 721 |
| Manufacturing | 226 | $3,713,023 | 2,386 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 127 | $2,633,704 | 2,243 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 29 | $2,448,314 | 1,015 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 45 | $2,380,651 | 718 |
| Construction | 74 | $1,915,507 | 1,470 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 121 | $1,831,899 | 1,750 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 58 | $1,387,991 | 880 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 156 | $1,380,185 | 743 |
| Wholesale Trade | 88 | $1,323,691 | 616 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7 | $1,003,271 | 1,211 |
| Retail Trade | 81 | $505,073 | 540 |
| 31 | $200,338 | 113 | |
| Educational Services | 7 | $112,715 | 96 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | $58,068 | 15 |
| Information | 5 | $55,159 | 10 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 3 | $51,426 | 16 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 8 | $26,153 | 68 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 4 | $21,709 | 17 |
| Public Administration | 5 | $4,783 | 2 |
| Utilities | 2 | $0 | 0 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPOT Q Pot Industry, Inc. | Rowland Heights | Aug 30, 2018 | 11 violations | $44,526 | 10 | 0 |
| Denny's Restaurant | Mission Viejo | Aug 30, 2018 | 15 violations | $3,648 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga | Aug 29, 2018 | 28 violations | $100,411 | 27 | 0 |
| El Sol El Sol Meat Market, Inc. | Calexico | Aug 29, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exotic Thai Bistro | El Centro | Aug 29, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quality Inn Mahavir Hospitality, LLC | El Centro | Aug 29, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| China Palace | El Centro | Aug 29, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bersa Mobile X Ray & Ultrasound Bersa Mobile XRay & & Ultrasound, Inc. | Escondido | Aug 28, 2018 | 2 violations | $971 | 1 | 0 |
| Fallas Paredes Discount Store National Stores, Inc.- J & M Sales, Inc. | Gardena | Aug 28, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Centro Regional Medical Center El Centro Regional Medical Center Foundation | El Centro | Aug 28, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sysco LA Sysco Los Angeles | Walnut | Aug 28, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Familia Sol Enterprises, Inc. | Calexico | Aug 28, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uno Plus Calexico | Calexico | Aug 28, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forever Deals | Calexico | Aug 28, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black Series Campers | City Of Industry | Aug 27, 2018 | 12 violations | $3,773 | 11 | 0 |
| Dunkin Donuts | Wildomar | Aug 27, 2018 | 20 violations repeat | $1,500 | 19 | 0 |
| Horrigan Enterprises, Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga | Aug 27, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tasty Choice Tasty Choice, Gen. Ptr. | La Puente | Aug 24, 2018 | 15 violations | $33,180 | 14 | 0 |
| Fibre Resources Unlimited Inc. | Dulzura | Aug 24, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Ave Car Wash | Ontario | Aug 24, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bestway Sandwiches | San Fernando | Aug 24, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everardo Almontes Vieyra | Los Angeles | Aug 23, 2018 | 1 violation | $660 | 1 | 0 |
| Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. | Fowler | Aug 23, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelly Moore K-M Industries Holding Company Inc | Antioch | Aug 22, 2018 | 6 violations repeat | $29,428 | 6 | $5,184 |
| Pacific Aviation Pacific Aviation Corporation | El Segundo | Aug 22, 2018 | 29 violations | $2,324 | 28 | 0 |
| Posada At Whittier | Whittier | Aug 22, 2018 | 15 violations | $1,774 | 14 | 0 |
| Alberto's Mexican Food Jose Hernandez DBA Alberto's Mexican Food | Corona | Aug 22, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waraner Tree Expert | Concord | Aug 21, 2018 | 16 violations repeat | $84,670 | 16 | 0 |
| Sakura Grill & Buffet Hibachi Grill Country Club, Inc. | Sacramento | Aug 21, 2018 | 14 violations repeat | $58,534 | 10 | 0 |
| Aspiranet Residential Services | Turlock | Aug 20, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berg Electric | Carlsbad | Aug 19, 2018 | 3 violations | $24,089 | 1 | 0 |
| Chevron Tera Investments, Inc. | Sacramento | Aug 17, 2018 | 30 violations repeat | $54,027 | 26 | $16,255 |
| Chevron Sanjog Investments, Inc. | Sacramento | Aug 17, 2018 | 32 violations repeat | $30,934 | 24 | $13,578 |
| Chevron Sanjog Investments, Inc. | Sacramento | Aug 17, 2018 | 8 violations repeat | $23,744 | 5 | $3,114 |
| Chevron | Fair Oaks | Aug 17, 2018 | 7 violations repeat | $22,595 | 5 | $2,118 |
| Chevron Tera Investments, Inc. | Davis | Aug 17, 2018 | 20 violations repeat | $15,998 | 17 | $10,401 |
| South Davis Valero | Davis | Aug 17, 2018 | 17 violations repeat | $14,722 | 13 | $5,543 |
| Chevron Tera Investments, Inc. | Lodi | Aug 17, 2018 | 24 violations repeat | $8,216 | 15 | $10,275 |
| TKO RECYCLING INC | Rancho Cordova | Aug 17, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baelly Roofing, Inc. | Burbank | Aug 17, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Budget Inn & Suites | Modesto | Aug 16, 2018 | 1 violation | $11,698 | 1 | 0 |
| Caesar's Medical Uniform - Torrance | Torrance | Aug 16, 2018 | 4 violations | $4,361 | 2 | 0 |
| Just Me MDK Design, Inc. | Los Angeles | Aug 16, 2018 | 3 violations | $3,341 | 1 | 0 |
| 7-Eleven | Visalia | Aug 16, 2018 | 3 violations | $1,598 | 1 | 0 |
| Crown Hill Ranches | Coachella | Aug 16, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $6,596 |
| Expertus Inc | Santa Clara | Aug 15, 2018 | 4 violations | $79,414 | 4 | 0 |
| Manuel Perez Farming | San Luis Obispo | Aug 15, 2018 | 59 violations | $23,241 | 9 | $19,259 |
| AD Improvements | Downey | Aug 15, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HVAC Exchange The HVAC Exchange Inc. | Chula Vista | Aug 14, 2018 | 5 violations | $1,013 | 2 | 0 |
| Behavior Support Solutions | Pasadena | Aug 14, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Aoki, Inc. | Woodland | Aug 14, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stillwell Hotel Gill Family Properties | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2018 | 11 violations | $5,464 | 10 | 0 |
| Yorkshire Apartments and Hotel | Los Angeles | Aug 13, 2018 | 8 violations | $1,171 | 7 | 0 |
| Kay Dix, Inc. - Leary Ranch | Walnut Grove | Aug 10, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,255 |
| Kay Dix, Inc. - Leary Ranch | Walnut Grove | Aug 10, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,255 |
| Kay Dix, Inc. - Leary Ranch | Walnut Grove | Aug 10, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pearl's Farm Labor, Inc. | Lodi | Aug 9, 2018 | 26 violations | $8,198 | 19 | $36,000 |
| Treasury Wine Estates | Napa | Aug 9, 2018 | 10 violations | 0 | 0 | $18,811 |
| Capital City Recycling, Inc. | Sacramento | Aug 9, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bettinelli Vineyard Management | Napa | Aug 9, 2018 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,375 |
| Quintessa Winery (Huneeus Vintners) | Napa | Aug 9, 2018 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,375 |
| LA Fitness - Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga | Aug 8, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Wayne Gill Painting | Tustin | Aug 7, 2018 | 115 violations repeat | $85,000 | 114 | 0 |
| Victoria Vineyard Management Victoria Vineyard Management - Juan Fuentes | Napa | Aug 7, 2018 | 79 violations | $15,162 | 56 | $45,684 |
| American Global Facility Services | Carson | Aug 7, 2018 | 5 violations | $10,328 | 4 | 0 |
| Lisac Kitchen and Bathroom | Loomis | Aug 7, 2018 | 8 violations repeat | $4,944 | 6 | $3,486 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | Sacramento | Aug 7, 2018 | 2 violations repeat | $3,276 | 2 | $2,014 |
| King Arthur's Family Fun Center | Clovis | Aug 7, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Family Wines | Santa Rosa | Aug 7, 2018 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,153 |
| Euro Snack, Inc. | Truckee | Aug 6, 2018 | 69 violations | $32,809 | 38 | $43,983 |
| Adolfo's Lounge and Liquor | Lemoore | Aug 6, 2018 | 8 violations repeat | $2,129 | 8 | $4,245 |
| Cirivellos | Long Beach | Aug 6, 2018 | 2 violations | $1,067 | 1 | 0 |
| JDIEX, Inc. | Rosemead | Aug 6, 2018 | 5 violations | $1,058 | 3 | 0 |
| Fresno County Fire Protection District | Sanger | Aug 6, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dept. of Social Services CCLD | Oakland | Aug 5, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nelson Staffing Gary D. Nelson Associates. Inc. | Fremont | Aug 5, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Transit, Inc. | Concord | Aug 4, 2018 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry Avocado Corporation | Escondido | Aug 3, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaime's Grove Services | Fallbrook | Aug 3, 2018 | 17 violations | 0 | 0 | $22,251 |
| Motel 6 Shree Agashimata, Inc. | Barstow | Aug 2, 2018 | 18 violations | $10,728 | 17 | 0 |
| Arco AMPM S & F Alrabadi, Inc. | Newhall | Aug 2, 2018 | 2 violations | $8,185 | 2 | 0 |
| Peninsula Family Service | San Mateo | Aug 2, 2018 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Cocina La Cocina Bar and Grill, Inc. | Santa Clarita | Aug 2, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G.I. Security | Whittier | Jul 31, 2018 | 128 violations | $309,189 | 126 | 0 |
| Toyland Heaven day care | Santa Ana | Jul 31, 2018 | 18 violations | $16,198 | 8 | 0 |
| Risco Farms | Whittier | Jul 31, 2018 | 47 violations | $15,000 | 0 | $110,617 |
| Aunt Emmas Pancake Restaurant | Chula Vista | Jul 31, 2018 | 6 violations | $8,076 | 5 | 0 |
| Chuanghai Inc. | Rowland Heights | Jul 31, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giese Trucking | Valencia | Jul 30, 2018 | 21 violations | $29,404 | 21 | 0 |
| Lucys Cutting & Sewing Services | Los Angeles | Jul 30, 2018 | 15 violations | $15,872 | 10 | 0 |
| Lumar Metals | Pomona | Jul 30, 2018 | 2 violations | $2,138 | 1 | 0 |
| Kay Dix- Conejo Ranch | Walnut Grove | Jul 30, 2018 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Nail | Rancho Santa Margarita | Jul 30, 2018 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rancho Nuevo Harvesting | Santa Maria | Jul 27, 2018 | 123 violations | $12,513 | 117 | $2,649 |
| Human Longevity Inc. | San Diego | Jul 26, 2018 | 15 violations | $115,747 | 15 | 0 |
| The Abigail Abigail Complete Care, Inc. | Redwood City | Jul 25, 2018 | 21 violations | $73,161 | 20 | 0 |
| Vansandt Plastering | Concord | Jul 25, 2018 | 32 violations | $22,478 | 31 | 0 |
| Allied Universal Universal Protection Service LP | Riverside | Jul 24, 2018 | 2 violations | $664 | 1 | 0 |
| AZTEC HARVESTING | Fresno | Jul 24, 2018 | 22 violations | $380 | 13 | $21,293 |
| Calandri Farms | Lancaster | Jul 24, 2018 | 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.