HR Management & Compliance

Wage and Hour: Rent-A-Center Settles Overtime and Meal Breaks Suit

Rent-A-Center Inc., a rent-to-own business based in Plano, Texas, has agreed to shell out $4.95 million (including attorney’s fees) to settle a class action lawsuit charging that the company violated California wage and hour laws pertaining to overtime, meal and rest breaks, and delaying final paychecks. The settlement, which will be shared by about 6,000 current and former employees in California, is awaiting approval in Los Angeles Superior Court. In connection with the settlement, Rent-A-Center did not admit any wrongdoing.


The HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law, explains everything you need to know to stay in compliance with the state’s complex and ever-changing rules, laws, and regulations in this area. Coverage on bonuses, meal and rest breaks, overtime, alternative workweeks, final paychecks, and more.



Additional Resources:

California Wage & Hour Advisor


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