$10.8M Jackson Hewitt No-Poach Class Action Settlement

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Payout Total: $10,800,000

What's the Jackson Hewitt No-Poach Class Action Settlement?

Jackson Hewitt, a major tax preparation company, has agreed to pay $10.8 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging they engaged in anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit claimed that Jackson Hewitt and its franchisees had "no-poach" agreements, which prohibited them from hiring each other's employees.

Jackson Hewitt Class Action in Brief

Allegations: Jackson Hewitt was accused of suppressing wages and limiting job mobility for tax preparers by restricting hiring between franchises and corporate offices.

Settlement Amount: The company agreed to pay $10.8 million, which represents 100% of the estimated damages calculated by the plaintiffs' expert.

Class Members: Approximately 30,000 Jackson Hewitt tax preparers who worked at company-owned locations between December 20, 2014, and July 3, 2024, are eligible for compensation.

Legal Basis: The lawsuit claimed these practices violated Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $10,800,000.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may qualify if you worked in a tax preparer position at any company-owned Jackson Hewitt location in the United States at any time between December 20, 2014, and July 3, 2024.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The settlement amount will be allocated to Settlement Class Members pro rata based on their regular earnings for hours worked as a tax preparer during the Settlement Class Period.

How Do I File a Claim?

You do not need to file a claim to remain in the Settlement Class. By doing nothing, you will remain in the Settlement Class and receive a payment from the settlement fund if it is approved.

Claim Form Website: Jackson Hewitt Employee Settlement

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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