Retail Trade · Union City, NJ

La Placita Supermarket, Inc.

The Department of Labor recovered $13,300 in back wages owed to 27 workers across 1 wage-theft case.

0
OSHA inspections
0
Violations cited
$0
OSHA penalties
$13,300
Back wages owed

La Placita Supermarket, Inc. in Union City, NJ has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has Wage and Hour Division (WHD) compliance actions on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement including minimum wage and overtime violations. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About La Placita Supermarket, Inc.

The federal enforcement record for La Placita Supermarket, Inc. in Union City, NJ includes 0 OSHA inspections and 0 violations, translating to 0.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,155 per employer, this record runs below peers. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $13,300 in back wages owed to 27 affected workers.

This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$13,300
Employees Affected
27
WHD Violations
29
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$493
Avg Back Wages per Case
$13,300

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that La Placita Supermarket, Inc. owed $13,300 in back wages to 27 employees across 1 case and 29 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How La Placita Supermarket, Inc. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 10,365 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric La Placita Supermarket, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 0 0.7
Violations 0 1.5
Total Penalty $0 $2,155
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has La Placita Supermarket, Inc. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against La Placita Supermarket, Inc., resulting in $13,300 in back wages owed to 27 affected employees. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does La Placita Supermarket, Inc. operate in?
La Placita Supermarket, Inc. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 10,365 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,162 total OSHA inspections and $22.33M in cumulative penalties.
What are my rights if I work at La Placita Supermarket, Inc.?
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at La Placita Supermarket, Inc. have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.
How do I file an OSHA complaint against La Placita Supermarket, Inc.?
You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
What should I do if La Placita Supermarket, Inc. owes me wages?
If you believe La Placita Supermarket, Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $13,300 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does La Placita Supermarket, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average?
La Placita Supermarket, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,155 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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