Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (Hourly-Paid Incentive-Eligible Employees)

Brown, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, alleging wage and hour violations under federal and Virginia law. Filing a lawsuit does not mean Avis Budget Car Rental has been found liable. These allegations remain unproven while the case proceeds through the legal system.

About Avis Budget Car Rental (“Defendant”)

Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC operates a nationwide rental car business with corporate offices, rental locations, and distribution centers throughout the United States. The company employs hourly-paid, non-exempt employees in a variety of operational, administrative, and support roles, including positions that are eligible for incentive-based compensation.

Workers Covered

Position(s):
Hourly-paid, non-exempt, incentive-eligible employees employed by Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, including but not limited to Fleet Service Clerks and other hourly corporate or operational roles that receive incentive or bonus compensation in addition to base hourly wages.

Locations Covered

Federal law claims:
The lawsuit includes claims brought on behalf of hourly-paid, non-exempt, incentive-eligible employees who were employed by Avis Budget Car Rental anywhere in the United States and were subject to federal wage and hour laws.

Virginia law claims:
The lawsuit also includes claims brought on behalf of hourly-paid, non-exempt, incentive-eligible employees who were employed by Avis Budget Car Rental while working in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Time Period Covered

The lawsuit covers hourly-paid, non-exempt, incentive-eligible employees who worked for Avis Budget Car Rental at any time within the period of November 14, 2022, through the present.

Even if you no longer work for Avis Budget Car Rental, you may still be eligible to participate if you worked during these time periods.

For the federal law claims, workers can generally recover wages for up to two years before the date they join the lawsuit by filing a signed consent form with the Court, or up to three years if the Court finds that Avis Budget’s alleged violations were willful.

Claims in the Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges that Avis Budget Car Rental violated wage laws by failing to properly calculate overtime pay for hourly-paid, incentive-eligible employees. The claims are based on one primary alleged practice:

Improper Overtime Pay Calculations:
Avis Budget is accused of failing to include certain nondiscretionary incentive and bonus compensation in employees’ regular rate of pay when calculating overtime. According to the lawsuit, employees regularly received incentive payments, including Short-Term Incentive Plan bonuses, based on objective performance criteria. The lawsuit alleges that these payments should have been included when determining overtime rates. By calculating overtime based solely on base hourly wages, employees were allegedly underpaid for overtime hours worked.

Case Status

November 14, 2025: the lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

How to Participate

If you are interested in participating in the lawsuit, please complete the form below so that the wage and hour lawyers at Brown, LLC can assess your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Brown, LLC Be My Attorneys?
Yes, if you sign a retainer and or Consent to Join form. You owe no legal fees unless there is a recovery. If successful, attorneys’ fees are sought from the defendant, not from you.

Can Avis Budget Car Rental Retaliate Against Me for Joining?
No. Federal and state wage laws prohibit retaliation against workers who join a lawsuit or assert their wage rights. There are currently no allegations that Avis Budget Car Rental has retaliated against any workers in this matter.

Will I Have to Testify or Provide Documents?
Possibly, but not necessarily. Many wage and hour cases rely primarily on employer payroll and compensation records. However, saving any relevant documents you may have can be helpful, even if they are not required at the outset.

How Long Will the Case Take?
Litigation timelines vary depending on court schedules, case complexity, and how the defendant responds. Wage and hour cases often take two to three years, though timelines can differ based on settlement discussions or court rulings.

Conclusion

If you have information related to the allegations or believe you may be affected, contact the wage and hour lawyers at Brown, LLC at (877) 561-0000 or email flsagroup@jtblawgroup.com. All inquiries are confidential, and accommodations can be made for calls after hours or on weekends.

These are allegations only. No finding of liability has been made against Avis Budget Car Rental. The case will proceed through the legal process.

Contact: Brown, LLC – Wage and Hour Lawyers
Phone: (877) 561-0000
Email: flsagroup@jtblawgroup.com