Jackson Hewitt $10.8M Wage Suppression Class Settlement Granted Final OK

Mealey's ( December 4, 2024, 9:19 AM EST) -- NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge in New Jersey granted final approval of a $10.8 million settlement in a class complaint by individuals who worked for a tax preparation franchisor or franchisees and alleged that there was a conspiracy to suppress compensation via no-poach agreements and issued an order granting attorney fees, expenses and service awards....