Jimmy John’s
Per Person
$50–$500
Total Fund
$4 million
Deadline
Feb 1, 2019
Filed
Jan 1, 2017
Plaintiffs alleged Jimmy John’s franchise agreements unlawfully restricted workers from accepting jobs at nearby franchise locations. Employees argued restrictions reduced wage competition and limited employment opportunities. Jimmy John’s denied wrongdoing while agreeing to settlement terms and policy revisions. The case became part of wider national attention surrounding anti-competitive labor agreements.
Former Jimmy John’s employees subject to “no-poach” franchise employment agreements qualified for compensation. Eligible workers included drivers, sandwich makers and managers employed at franchised locations nationwide. Claimants generally needed employment records showing work during covered dates. Compensation varied according to duration of employment and wage impact.