The California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued $1.3 million in fines for wage theft restitution and civil penalties against 19 car washes in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County and in Orange County.
The LCO reportedly found that the car washes engaged in illegal business practices affecting 960 workers.
The bulk of the penalties, $810,920, were centered around two businesses, Redondo Auto Spa LLC, operating under Redondo Car Wash, and Rock N Roll Car Wash LLC, operating under the name Rock N Roll Car Wash located at 1000 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach.
The two car washes violated multiple state laws, including failing to register with the LCO, neglecting to pay the correct minimum wage and denying workers required rest breaks. Investigators also reportedly received allegations from workers indicating they suffered retaliation after cooperating in the investigation, including dismissals and reduced work hours. Retaliation investigations are underway.
Investigations into both Redondo and Rock N Roll car washes began in September 2022. The case is part of the LCO’s California Strategic Enforcement Partnership and was referred by the Community Labor Environmental Action Network, a nonprofit that advocates for car wash workers.
The LCO is a division of the Department of Industrial Relations.
Topics California Auto
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