Status: In progress

Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA

  • Deadline to file a claim: 09/30/2024
  • Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $10.8 million
  • Nationwide

Status: In progress

Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA

  • Deadline to file a claim: 09/30/2024
  • Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $10.8 million
  • Nationwide

Status: In progress

Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA

  • Deadline to file a claim: 09/30/2024
  • Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $10.8 million
  • Nationwide

Status: In progress

Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA

The settlement benefits individuals who worked in a tax preparer position at a company-owned Jackson Hewitt location between Dec. 20, 2014, and July 3, 2024.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 09/30/2024
  • Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $10.8 million
  • Nationwide

By Top Class Actions  |  September 18, 2024

Category: Closed Class Actions

This settlement is closed!

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Jackson Hewitt signage on store front.
(Photo Credit: Eric Glenn/Shutterstock)

Update:

  • Final approval for this class action settlement was granted Nov. 25, 2024.

  • Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.


  • The final approval hearing is rescheduled for Nov. 22, 2024.


A $10.8 million Jackson Hewitt settlement resolves claims the company forced tax preparers into unfair no-poach agreements.

The settlement benefits individuals who worked in a tax preparer position at a company-owned Jackson Hewitt location between Dec. 20, 2014, and July 3, 2024.

According to plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, Jackson Hewitt forced its tax preparers to sign unlawful no-poach agreements. These agreements allegedly reduced wages and benefits to artificially low levels and eliminated competition between Jackson Hewitt and its co-conspirators, such as Tax Services of America.

Jackson Hewitt and its subsidiary Tax Services of America are tax preparation services.

Jackson Hewitt and Tax Services of America haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $10.8 million to resolve the wage and hour class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Jackson Hewitt settlement, class members will automatically receive a proportional share of the net settlement fund based on the hours they worked as a tax preparer during the class period.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 30, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 11, 2024

No claim form is required to receive Jackson Hewitt settlement payments.


Who’s Eligible

Individuals who worked in a tax preparer position at a company-owned Jackson Hewitt location between Dec. 20, 2014, and July 3, 2024

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Exclusion Deadline

09/30/2024

Case Name

Robinson, et al. v. Jackson Hewitt Inc., et al., Case No. 2:19-cv-09066-MEF-JRA, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

11/22/2024

Claims Administrator

Robinson v. Jackson Hewitt Administrator
P.O. Box 301130
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1130
[email protected]
888-298-5176

Class Counsel

Bruce D Greenberg
LITE DEPALMA GREENBERG & AFANADOR LLC

Jason S Hartley
HARTLEY LLP

Richard M Paul III
PAUL LLP

Joseph R Saveri
JOSEPH SAVERI LAW FIRM LLP

Defense Counsel

Edward A Salanga
Joshua D Maggard
Joseph P Poehlmann
Jonathan P Labukas
QUARLES & BRADY LLP

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34 thoughts on$10.8M Jackson Hewitt class action settlement

  1. Catherine Hubbard says:

    I started in 2010 and have not received any of the settlement.

  2. Yolanda Marie Willis says:

    I started work for Jackson Hewitt in 2023-2025 not many hours in the year 2023 but I did put in more hours in 2024. Either way I should be included in this class action suit.i am still employed w/ seasonal work for JH at this time.need more information on this because I know that I am apart of this suit.

  3. Patricia A Harty says:

    I need to be included in this lawsuit.

  4. Harvey says:

    Today I received a Check for about $1,200, a W-2 for around $700 and a 1099-Misc for around $700 called “Other Income”. The letter indicated the actual award was around $1,400 but they took out for FIT, SS and Medicare thus the lower payment amount.

    1. Jim says:

      How many years did you work for Jackson Hewitt?? Approximately how many hours????

  5. Annie Gutierrez says:

    I’ve been added to this because i was an employee. When will we know the results

    1. Vanessa says:

      I got my 1099 in the mail for it, but no check. On the phone with the people know to see why.

  6. Shenise Brown says:

    Please Contact me need more info

  7. Mayra says:

    How can I add my self they never gave my refound for 2021 been trying to get answer now I’m on struggling with 3 kids no refound cause of them .

    1. Tiffany says:

      This lawsuit wasn’t for taxpayers. It was for employees of Jackson Hewitt. Contact your local Jackson Hewitt location or call the IRS.

  8. PRAKASH SHAH says:

    add me

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