2022 in numbers
Wage and Hour Division investigations of California employers closed in 2022: 688 cases, 542 with violations found, $21,335,531 in back wages agreed for 15,339 workers, $3,381,955 in penalties. Against 2021 that is an increase of 28% in back wages.
Biggest back-wage cases of 2022
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | 1 | $3,193,839 | 3,174 |
| John Muir Health | 1 | $2,378,670 | 3,519 |
| G 1 Towing | 1 | $764,863 | 44 |
| Romeros Food Products, Inc. | 1 | $650,000 | 29 |
| WET | 1 | $645,828 | 156 |
| Peri & Sons Farms of California, LLC | 1 | $513,118 | 505 |
| Brisbane's Guest Home | 1 | $483,186 | 11 |
| Lowery-Pena Construction Company | 2 | $413,051 | 49 |
| La Estrella Tacos & Seafood | 2 | $412,203 | 102 |
| Owl, Transportation | 1 | $385,770 | 152 |
| Blue Knight Security & Patrol | 1 | $313,045 | 54 |
| Best Living Care | 1 | $297,885 | 138 |
| Baja Freight Forwarders | 1 | $285,752 | 40 |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 | $269,427 | 125 |
| Corpuz Pineda Staffing Services, Inc. | 1 | $260,060 | 73 |
| Speedy Safe and Sure Logistics, LLC | 1 | $250,699 | 18 |
| The Rodin Group Inc | 1 | $240,679 | 117 |
| Peer Home | 1 | $229,272 | 25 |
| El Favorito Taqueria | 1 | $228,639 | 64 |
| Celebrations Party Rentals & Tents | 1 | $228,213 | 9 |
| Visionary Lifestyles LLC | 1 | $225,436 | 79 |
| First Quality Painting | 1 | $217,000 | 475 |
| Five R's Inc. | 1 | $208,420 | 7 |
| Sunlife Farm, Inc | 1 | $189,101 | 91 |
| Creative Living Solutions Inc | 1 | $186,736 | 23 |
By industry
| Industry | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 82 | $4,220,605 | 1,143 |
| Information | 7 | $3,203,424 | 3,195 |
| 2 | $2,378,670 | 3,519 | |
| Manufacturing | 130 | $2,043,710 | 929 |
| Construction | 91 | $1,934,274 | 1,212 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 113 | $1,917,330 | 1,080 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 70 | $1,755,581 | 2,276 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 27 | $1,389,893 | 171 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services | 56 | $1,284,873 | 1,199 |
| Wholesale Trade | 17 | $674,655 | 161 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 12 | $130,953 | 42 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5 | $115,969 | 80 |
| Retail Trade | 39 | $104,722 | 238 |
| Educational Services | 4 | $99,356 | 42 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6 | $51,177 | 15 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | $23,218 | 32 |
| Public Administration | 7 | $3,499 | 3 |
| 2 | $1,920 | 1 | |
| 3 | $1,702 | 1 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| Utilities | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 1 | $0 | 0 |
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 9, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EVP Mode, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 8, 2022 | 11 violations | $29,415 | 9 | 0 |
| DoorDash | San Francisco | May 8, 2022 | 37 violations | $4,604 | 36 | 0 |
| Advantage Technical Resources, Inc. | San Leandro | May 8, 2022 | 1 violation | $83 | 1 | 0 |
| Rouge Territory, LLC | South Pasadena | May 8, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade Show Internet | Corte Madera | May 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Viva You | Los Angeles | May 8, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KBS Services Kellermeyer Bergensons Services LLC | Oceanside | May 7, 2022 | 35 violations repeat | $4,524 | 34 | $9,490 |
| 911 Restoration of San Diego | San Diego | May 7, 2022 | 9 violations | $1,228 | 9 | 0 |
| Ramos, Andres | Caruthers | May 7, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben F. Smith, Inc | El Monte | May 6, 2022 | 6 violations | $1,958 | 5 | 0 |
| Freedom Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 9 violations | $11,881 | 7 | 0 |
| LM Apparel, Inc | Baldwin Park | May 5, 2022 | 7 violations | $6,362 | 5 | 0 |
| Emetla, American Curvy | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket List, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 5, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paxtor Fashion | Los Angeles | May 4, 2022 | 6 violations | $2,999 | 5 | 0 |
| Ghlee Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 4, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LHF Studio, Inc | South El Monte | May 3, 2022 | 26 violations | $21,831 | 25 | 0 |
| JSD Production, Inc. | South El Monte | May 3, 2022 | 20 violations | $3,990 | 19 | 0 |
| Nugget Market | West Sacramento | May 3, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Stitch, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 3, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cecy Fashion Juana Francisco Jose dba Cecy Fashion | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | 10 violations | $28,327 | 0 | 0 |
| O.H.E. Painting and Wallcovering | Chula Vista | May 2, 2022 | 32 violations | $17,413 | 10 | 0 |
| Jin Jin Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | 5 violations | $16,815 | 3 | 0 |
| Truline Masonry, Inc. | San Diego | May 2, 2022 | 13 violations | $4,319 | 9 | 0 |
| PJ Harlow PJ Dream Wear Inc | Orange | May 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAX COLLECTION, INC | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DEMCON Concrete Contractors, Inc. | Poway | May 2, 2022 | 3 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 2, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RB Apparel, Inc | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 16 violations | $32,431 | 14 | 0 |
| BBCA Contractor, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 11 violations | $16,354 | 9 | 0 |
| Terra Nova Fashions, Inc. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 5 violations | $9,494 | 3 | 0 |
| California Department of Transportation | Oakland | May 1, 2022 | 2 violations | $2,284 | 1 | 0 |
| Lefty Production Co. | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vine and Love | Los Angeles | May 1, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SCC at Home | Campbell | Apr 30, 2022 | 20 violations | $169,669 | 20 | 0 |
| Spring Down Equestrian Center | Portola Valley | Apr 30, 2022 | 19 violations | $51,923 | 10 | $52,308 |
| Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs | Los Angeles | Apr 30, 2022 | 5 violations | $6,696 | 4 | 0 |
| El Camino Ranch | Redlands | Apr 30, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clancy JG Clancy JG International | Lancaster | Apr 30, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lupita's Bakery La Lupita Bakery, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 29, 2022 | 32 violations | $33,354 | 31 | 0 |
| L & S Gentle Care II | Fairfield | Apr 29, 2022 | 3 violations | $25,855 | 2 | 0 |
| Stayman Estates | Napa | Apr 29, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orbit Planet, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 29, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Fashion, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2022 | 15 violations | $32,353 | 0 | 0 |
| E.L.A. Sewing Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 28, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sochon Apparel | Los Angeles | Apr 27, 2022 | 9 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.T. Fashion Shine, Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Clothing | South El Monte | Apr 27, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tardelli Fashion, Inc. | Alhambra | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gong Cha | Buena Park | Apr 27, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | $3,960 |
| BHL Trim | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 14 violations | $37,025 | 0 | 0 |
| B&A Apparel Works | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 6 violations | $26,710 | 4 | 0 |
| M & R SEWING, INC. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 3 violations | $3,396 | 2 | 0 |
| DKT Fashion Inc. | South El Monte | Apr 26, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,360 | 1 | 0 |
| Bella Dhal EMJ Apparel Group LLC | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O2 Denim 3CKS Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 26, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Fashion Partnership | Rialto | Apr 25, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mao - Shiho | Buena Park | Apr 24, 2022 | 3 violations | $5,135 | 2 | 0 |
| Misty Rose Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hello Miz Cinteg Corporation | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magia USA | Los Angeles | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vive Media Rountree Creative, LLC | Santee | Apr 24, 2022 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TBaar Xing Huo, Inc. | Buena Park | Apr 24, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leota Professional Resources | Jolon | Apr 23, 2022 | 13 violations | $6,380 | 10 | 0 |
| Synder Filtration | Vacaville | Apr 22, 2022 | 16 violations | $14,490 | 15 | 0 |
| Fruit Harvest Family, Inc. | Sanger | Apr 22, 2022 | 13 violations | $120 | 3 | $45,400 |
| Taco Bell J.A Sutherland, Inc. | Santa Rosa | Apr 22, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson Farms, Inc. | Kingsburg | Apr 22, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $2,133 |
| Bergelectric Corp. | Carlsbad | Apr 21, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MC MODE | Santa Ana | Apr 20, 2022 | 11 violations repeat | $16,525 | 7 | $1,851 |
| Blue Blush Clothing | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top SMB Clothing Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 20, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Generation Sports Design | Santa Ana | Apr 20, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CA Dept of Corrections/Donovan State Prison | San Diego | Apr 20, 2022 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| El Taconazo Gratianne-Muniz Inc. | Baldwin Park | Apr 19, 2022 | 19 violations repeat | $69,189 | 18 | $11,970 |
| El Capitan Mariscos & Taqueria | Modesto | Apr 19, 2022 | 25 violations repeat | $29,068 | 24 | $14,808 |
| Grillscapes | Dublin | Apr 19, 2022 | 5 violations | $3,748 | 4 | 0 |
| Angel and Denim | Huntington Park | Apr 19, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thompson Building Material | Sacramento | Apr 18, 2022 | 4 violations | $13,020 | 1 | 0 |
| First Aid Regional United Safety Services Inc. | San Dimas | Apr 18, 2022 | 3 violations | $5,738 | 1 | 0 |
| Bay Area Community Health | Fremont | Apr 18, 2022 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Blue Uniform | Bell Gardens | Apr 18, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Granite Construction Company | Irvine | Apr 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JAWS TPK | Buena Park | Apr 15, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $1,980 |
| Mochinut JP & Partners, Inc. | Buena Park | Apr 14, 2022 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | $9,900 |
| San Mateo County | Redwood City | Apr 13, 2022 | 4 violations | $69,877 | 3 | 0 |
| Harber Companies | San Bernardino | Apr 13, 2022 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | San Jose | Apr 10, 2022 | 6 violations | $2,181 | 4 | 0 |
| Alcatraz Island Cruises (Hornblower Group) | San Francisco | Apr 8, 2022 | 5 violations | $2,249 | 4 | 0 |
| Payne Bros Ranches William A. Payne & Robert B. Payne Partnershi | Woodland | Apr 8, 2022 | 8 violations | 0 | 0 | $5,485 |
| HPS Plumbing Services | Ridgecrest | Apr 7, 2022 | 16 violations | $14,215 | 5 | 0 |
| Salmon Construction | Ridgecrest | Apr 7, 2022 | 12 violations | $4,253 | 7 | 0 |
| Complete Mobile Home Service | Ridgecrest | Apr 7, 2022 | 7 violations | $1,650 | 3 | 0 |
| ACV Logistics | San Diego | Apr 6, 2022 | 23 violations repeat | $35,052 | 15 | $12,105 |
| NWABEKE CARE HOME | Sacramento | Apr 6, 2022 | 11 violations repeat | $33,556 | 10 | $7,490 |
| USPS United States Postal Service | Los Angeles | Apr 6, 2022 | 2 violations | $1,257 | 1 | 0 |
| J Morgan Oil | Ontario | Apr 5, 2022 | 4 violations | $3,737 | 3 | 0 |
| Priyanka Anant Patade | Milpitas | Apr 4, 2022 | 2 violations | $6,862 | 1 | 0 |
| BJC Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles | Apr 3, 2022 | 17 violations | $49,574 | 13 | 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.