3 Thai restaurants in Los Angeles area cited for more than $1 million in wage theft
Three Thai restaurants in the Los Angeles area, including Sanamluang Cafe, Orchid Thai Cuisine, and Orchid Thai in Baldwin Park, have been cited for over $1 million in wage theft. State investigators found that these establishments cheated 22 workers by paying them less than $5 an hour for long shifts. The case highlights ongoing issues with wage violations in the restaurant industry.