2019 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2019: 1,107 cases, 866 with violations found, $14,104,594 in back wages agreed for 9,093 workers, $1,275,374 in penalties. Against 2018 that is a decrease of 48% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2019
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRES HERMANAS | 1 | $1,003,570 | 39 |
| Corona Vineyard Management | 1 | $512,130 | 93 |
| Dynamex (T-FORCE) | 1 | $492,500 | 401 |
| Yaana Technologies, LLC | 1 | $455,439 | 34 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | 7 | $401,095 | 218 |
| Food Services Inc of Gainesville (FSIG) | 1 | $284,646 | 149 |
| Hand in Hand Home Care | 1 | $242,326 | 266 |
| Stayman Estate | 1 | $225,000 | 25 |
| D.H.R. Construction, Inc. | 1 | $197,900 | 31 |
| Fasone Construction | 1 | $194,111 | 31 |
| Cameron Properties Inc. | 1 | $189,139 | 16 |
| Ohsell, Inc | 1 | $179,884 | 29 |
| Jubless, Inc. | 1 | $159,479 | 26 |
| Triple Canopy, Inc.- CCA | 1 | $154,137 | 227 |
| Anytime Dumping | 1 | $150,239 | 4 |
| Technica LLC | 2 | $147,714 | 46 |
| Ascentt Business Systems | 1 | $147,360 | 7 |
| Triple Canopy, Inc.- NCA | 1 | $140,827 | 262 |
| G-Global Logistics, Inc | 1 | $134,922 | 0 |
| HS Production | 1 | $134,624 | 76 |
| Akima LLC | 1 | $129,045 | 153 |
| Indus Technology, Inc. | 1 | $125,632 | 46 |
| Senior Caring Solutions | 1 | $114,995 | 24 |
| Zio Fraedo's Pleasant Hill | 1 | $108,031 | 9 |
| Fashion | 1 | $104,072 | 31 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 215 | $2,707,584 | 1,181 |
| Manufacturing | 179 | $2,001,246 | 864 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 34 | $1,710,362 | 883 |
| Construction | 116 | $1,650,203 | 1,088 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 101 | $1,550,371 | 1,044 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 64 | $1,359,522 | 997 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 114 | $1,050,990 | 1,704 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 68 | $498,927 | 322 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 38 | $418,949 | 185 |
| Wholesale Trade | 54 | $291,633 | 247 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | $189,139 | 16 |
| Retail Trade | 62 | $188,325 | 89 |
| Finance and Insurance | 10 | $139,667 | 138 |
| 17 | $117,878 | 104 | |
| Information | 11 | $86,972 | 168 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 8 | $62,723 | 14 |
| Educational Services | 7 | $51,438 | 33 |
| Utilities | 4 | $20,804 | 1 |
| Public Administration | 3 | $7,861 | 15 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Technology, Inc. | San Diego | Dec 31, 2019 | 60 violations | $125,632 | 46 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 61 violations | $115,305 | 60 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 72 violations | $106,363 | 53 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 71 violations | $91,212 | 47 | 0 |
| Susan's Care Agency | Northridge | Dec 31, 2019 | 37 violations | $74,872 | 33 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 38 violations | $65,204 | 25 | 0 |
| Sky Zone Sky Zone, LLC / Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC | Los Angeles | Dec 31, 2019 | 15 violations | $61,336 | 13 | 0 |
| Inclusive Community Resources LLC | Berkeley | Dec 31, 2019 | 6 violations | $53,933 | 5 | 0 |
| Softscript | El Segundo | Dec 31, 2019 | 50 violations | $51,864 | 49 | 0 |
| Joe F. Echenique | Bakersfield | Dec 31, 2019 | 10 violations | $20,567 | 3 | $18,389 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 36 violations | $18,456 | 27 | 0 |
| Evergreen Lodge | Groveland | Dec 31, 2019 | 31 violations | $13,611 | 12 | $21,538 |
| A.G.A Investment II, Inc | San Diego | Dec 31, 2019 | 8 violations repeat | $7,963 | 7 | $4,078 |
| Burger King Cornerstone Network, Inc. | Valencia | Dec 31, 2019 | 204 violations | $4,224 | 3 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 4 violations | $3,996 | 3 | 0 |
| Fullerton Electric | Fullerton | Dec 31, 2019 | 1 violation | $2,914 | 1 | 0 |
| El Rosal Bar & Grill | Visalia | Dec 31, 2019 | 10 violations repeat | $2,430 | 9 | 0 |
| CES (Advanced Technology Construction Corp) | Auburn | Dec 31, 2019 | 4 violations | $559 | 3 | 0 |
| Rick's Professional Floors | Ventura | Dec 31, 2019 | 2 violations | $116 | 1 | 0 |
| Department of Health Care Services, Audits & | Rancho Cucamonga | Dec 31, 2019 | 11,121 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USS Cal Builders | Stanton | Dec 31, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Wind Solutions | March Arb | Dec 30, 2019 | 9 violations | $1,252 | 8 | 0 |
| Esparza, Eliseo E. Esparza Farm Labor Contractor Inc. | Galt | Dec 30, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,314 |
| Conley General Engineering Inc. | Santa Cruz | Dec 29, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon Lighting | Irvine | Dec 28, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ozzie's Diner | Los Angeles | Dec 27, 2019 | 19 violations | $13,898 | 18 | 0 |
| Bolt USA | South El Monte | Dec 26, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Gardens Elder Care | Rancho Cordova | Dec 26, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDonald's Mac D Concord, Inc | Concord | Dec 26, 2019 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,158 |
| Harold's Chicken & Bar Harold's Chicken West Coast, LLC | Los Angeles | Dec 24, 2019 | 11 violations | $1,954 | 9 | 0 |
| LOGZONE, Inc. | March Arb | Dec 23, 2019 | 8 violations | $7,292 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelcore Electric Steelcore Electric, Inc.jju8 | San Marcos | Dec 23, 2019 | 5 violations | $468 | 1 | 0 |
| Ike's Love and Sandwiches | San Jose | Dec 23, 2019 | 20 violations | 0 | 0 | $36,840 |
| Raw Sushi Bistro aka Raw Japanese Bistro | Stockton | Dec 23, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senior Caring Solutions | Encinitas | Dec 22, 2019 | 26 violations | $114,995 | 24 | 0 |
| Glicks & Co | Visalia | Dec 22, 2019 | 18 violations | $27,495 | 17 | 0 |
| D.H.R. Construction, Inc. | American Canyon | Dec 21, 2019 | 42 violations | $197,900 | 31 | $24,126 |
| Belle Haven II | Carmichael | Dec 21, 2019 | 19 violations | $8,848 | 18 | 0 |
| Precision Wall Covering & Painting | San Juan Capistrano | Dec 20, 2019 | 8 violations | $2,761 | 8 | 0 |
| Dc Logistic/DC Freight Pier Enterprises Group Inc, Dba DC Logistics | Mira Loma | Dec 20, 2019 | 4 violations | $2,740 | 2 | $1,810 |
| Oil and Water National City LP | National City | Dec 20, 2019 | 1 violation | $1,592 | 1 | 0 |
| Rooter Hero Plumbing | San Diego | Dec 20, 2019 | 4 violations | $1,348 | 3 | 0 |
| IPI Construction | Panorama City | Dec 19, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gkn Rx, Inc. | Fresno | Dec 19, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevron Extra Mile Oil and Water 3rd Ave. LP | Chula Vista | Dec 18, 2019 | 6 violations | $3,959 | 6 | 0 |
| Javi's Fine Mexcian Food Javiier's Mexican Restaurants, Inc. | Modesto | Dec 17, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meadowlark Diary Meadowlark Drive-In Dairy | Pleasanton | Dec 17, 2019 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,355 |
| Dignity Health Community Hospital | San Bernardino | Dec 17, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Done.com | San Mateo | Dec 16, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fugazzis Fugazzis Group, Inc. | Visalia | Dec 16, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Too | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haute Fo Haute Fox, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fashion Queen Mania | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Votique Votique USA, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Day and Night Canaan Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 16, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jubless, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 15, 2019 | 42 violations | $159,479 | 26 | 0 |
| Rockwell Drywall, Inc. | San Dimas | Dec 15, 2019 | 21 violations | $6,293 | 20 | 0 |
| Trinity Development Center | Fresno | Dec 15, 2019 | 6 violations repeat | $4,204 | 4 | $2,820 |
| RoofCorp RoofCorp of CA, Inc | Anaheim | Dec 15, 2019 | 2 violations | $76 | 1 | 0 |
| Social Vocational Services, Inc. | Torrance | Dec 15, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eliseo Castro Farm Labor | Lodi | Dec 14, 2019 | 76 violations | $6,727 | 70 | $5,353 |
| Jim Van Ruiten Farm | Lodi | Dec 14, 2019 | 23 violations | $1,084 | 17 | $19,627 |
| Castelanelli Brothers | Lodi | Dec 14, 2019 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,078 |
| Community Cornerstone | Redway | Dec 13, 2019 | 18 violations | $1,533 | 9 | 0 |
| Burgerim Burgerim Group, Inc. | Encino | Dec 13, 2019 | 20 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crown Citrus Crown Citrus Company, Inc. | Calipatria | Dec 13, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,353 |
| Auntie Anne's All Triple Lee Corp. | Montebello | Dec 12, 2019 | 4 violations | $1,507 | 2 | 0 |
| Izakaya | Sacramento | Dec 12, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Happy Garden Restaurant | Elk Grove | Dec 12, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leota Professional Resources | Jolon | Dec 10, 2019 | 6 violations | $6,114 | 3 | 0 |
| Foothill Packing | Salinas | Dec 10, 2019 | 30 violations | $2,539 | 26 | $9,879 |
| San Francisco Health Care Rehabilitation Ctr | San Francisco | Dec 10, 2019 | 2 violations | $636 | 1 | 0 |
| Dairy Queen | Concord | Dec 10, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CBC Framing | Canoga Park | Dec 9, 2019 | 32 violations | $4,270 | 31 | 0 |
| SJ Restaurant | Pomona | Dec 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tilly's World of Jeans and Tops | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,842 |
| Foot Locker Foot Locker Retail, Inc. | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | $7,368 |
| Skechers Skechers USA, Inc. | Concord | Dec 9, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Evolution Construction, Inc | Riverside | Dec 8, 2019 | 22 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eve Manor Eve Manor Corporation | Antelope | Dec 7, 2019 | 9 violations | $34,768 | 8 | 0 |
| Hollywood Highland Hotel & Hostel | Los Angeles | Dec 6, 2019 | 9 violations | $35,192 | 9 | 0 |
| Base Hill, Inc. dba Jan Point | Santa Fe Springs | Dec 6, 2019 | 5 violations | $1,317 | 1 | 0 |
| Carpet Pros S.P. Carpet Pros, Inc. | Orange | Dec 6, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosa Linda's Mexican Cuisine | Selma | Dec 6, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turf Equipment Display and Rebuilders | Corona | Dec 6, 2019 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TRES HERMANAS | Sacramento | Dec 5, 2019 | 40 violations repeat | $1,003,570 | 39 | 0 |
| California TrusFrame, LLC | Perris | Dec 5, 2019 | 124 violations | $58,955 | 123 | 0 |
| Anthem Mechanical Air Conditioning and Heatin | Coachella | Dec 5, 2019 | 22 violations | $13,731 | 21 | 0 |
| MayFlower Seafood Restaurant | Los Angeles | Dec 5, 2019 | 3 violations repeat | $4,985 | 1 | $564 |
| Exclusive Motors Exclusive Auto Group, Inc. | Roseville | Dec 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pumpkin City Pumpkin City Pumpkin Farm, Inc. | Laguna Hills | Dec 5, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $416 |
| Olive Tree Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | Dec 5, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-Comm | San Diego | Dec 5, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Inn and Suite | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2019 | 3 violations | $21,128 | 3 | 0 |
| NOC Production | Los Angeles | Dec 4, 2019 | 8 violations | $19,856 | 5 | 0 |
| Real Estate Connection | Torrance | Dec 4, 2019 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Conte's Landscaping, Inc. | Fremont | Dec 3, 2019 | 8 violations | $52,465 | 7 | 0 |
| A-1 Factory Direct Chamberlain Industries, Inc. | San Marcos | Dec 3, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Rocque Better Roofs Inc. | Rancho Cucamonga | Dec 3, 2019 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 Cents Only Stores | San Jose | Dec 3, 2019 | 2 violations | 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.