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The Job Shop Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Forest & Einstein Staffing, Inc. d/b/a The Job Shop data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About The Job Shop
Forest & Einstein Staffing, Inc. d/b/a The Job Shop is a privately owned staffing agency that has operated since 1986. The company is based in Kentucky and specializes in providing contract, permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm staffing solutions.
The Job Shop helps companies manage workforce fluctuations and business growth without committing to immediate full-time hires. The company matches local businesses with entry-level, skilled and professional talent through a variety of screening processes, including interviews, reference checks, skill evaluations, safety training, drug screening and E-Verify authorization.
What happened?
The Job Shop experienced a cyberattack involving sensitive personal information. On Aug. 14, 2025, a third-party IT vendor notified The Job Shop that an unknown threat actor had gained access to the company’s remote desktop server around mid-June 2025. This server, managed by the vendor, contained completed Forms W-2 for 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The threat actor may have exfiltrated some or all of these W-2 forms. A ransomware group known as PEAR claimed responsibility and posted about the incident on the dark web on Aug. 5, 2025.
The Job Shop and it's vendor could not determine exactly which forms were taken. The company began notifying impacted individuals by mail in Sept. 2025.
Information Exposed
- Full names
- Mailing addresses
- Social Security numbers
The breach was also reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on Sept. 29, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from The Job Shop or believe your information may have been compromised, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself and assert your rights. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services: Enroll in the 24 free months of Equifax Watch Gold credit monitoring and identity theft services, offered by the company.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in The Job Shop data breach, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach pursue monetary claims.
To find out if you are eligible and to join the investigation, complete the form below.
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