Employer: RNR Tire Express
1510 E Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807
Investigation findings: An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found the operator of an RNR Tire Express franchise in Davenport failed to include non-discretionary bonuses in the regular rate of pay when calculating overtime pay, a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. The employer also did not maintain timecards for hourly paid employees.
RNR Tire Express is a national franchise tire and custom wheel retailer with more than 180 U.S. locations.
Resolution: The company paid a total of $33,846, representing $16,923 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages for 11 employees.
Quote: “Inaccurate overtime calculations by employers are among the most common violations found by our investigators. Employers unsure of how to determine an employee’s rate of pay for overtime purposes should contact the Wage and Hour Division for assistance or and visit the overtime compliance assistance webpage we offer,” explained Wage and Hour District Director Marietta Taylor in Des Moines, Iowa.