Former Employee Files PAGA-Only Action Against Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
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Did Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC fail to provide workers with all the legally required rest periods and meal breaks? The plaintiff not only claims the company failed to provide breaks but also failed to provide the required one hour of compensation in place of the missed breaks.
The Case: Rodney Nelson v. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
The Court: Orange County Superior Court
The Case No.: 30-2023-01310016-CU-OE-CXC
The Plaintiff: Rodney Nelson v. Avis Budget Car Rental
The plaintiff in the case, Rodney Nelson, was employed by Avis Budget Car Rental from June 2022 through November 2022 and filed a lawsuit against Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, alleging the company violated the Labor Code. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff and other workers in similar positions were not fully relieved during legally required meal breaks. Additionally, the employees frequently had to miss their rest periods.
How Does the Court Define an Off-Duty Rest Period?
According to the California Supreme Court, an off-duty rest period is when an employee is relieved from all work and work-related duties and is free from their employer's control.
Former Employee Claims Rental Company Violated Labor Law:
The defendant in the case, Avis Budget Car Rental, owns and operates car rental agencies in California. The plaintiff claims standard business policies and practices at the rental car company led to multiple labor law violations.
Did Avis Budget Rental Car Violate Multiple Labor Laws?
The plaintiff, Nelson, claims the company violated Labor Code § 2699, et seq. and seeks penalties for the alleged violation of California Labor Codes. Filed in Orange County Superior Court, the case is currently pending.
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