WASHINGTON D.C — Employees at car rental companies often work more than 40 hours per week but do not receive overtime pay. Most car rental employees are entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). However, many companies either unlawfully deny overtime wages or simply do not pay them. This can give rise to an overtime pay lawsuit.
For the majority of car rental company workers, the FLSA requires employers to pay time-and-a-half for all overtime. In calculating the number of hours worked, the employer must consider all required work performed in all facilities and departments, both before and after a shift, including staff meetings and required paid training. Some states have also enacted overtime laws that regulate the number of hours an employee can work within 24 hours before receiving overtime.
The largest rental car companies in the United States are Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, National, Alamo, Payless, Fox Rent A Car, and Ace Rent a Car. There are other smaller car rental and specialty vehicle rental companies.
There are a number of job positions at car rental companies. These include managers, assistant mangers, customer service representatives, return agents, sales, mechanics, maintenance, security and transit drivers. Determining whether a particular car rental company employee is entitled to overtime pay is a complex question because a number of factors go into the decision. There are strict time deadlines for filing lawsuits, so it is essential that you contact an attorney immediately.
To determine whether you are eligible to file an overtime wage claim, contact our experienced Car Rental Company Overtime Pay Lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a Free Consultation to discuss your case, or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review Form on this page. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. If you are owed unpaid wages, we will represent you under our No Fee Promise, which means there are never any legal fees or costs unless you receive a settlement.