Bojangles Workers Sue Over Data Breach: Why Employee Data Theft Matters to All Workers

Bojangles restaurant employees are continuing their lawsuit against the company after a group called Hunters International breached the company's systems in

2024. The lawsuit has moved through different courts, with workers claiming the company did not do enough to protect their personal information. The case is still being decided by judges. If you or a family member worked at Bojangles during or before 2024, your employee records may have been exposed in this breach. This could include information like your Social Security number, address, bank account details for direct deposit, and other personal data that Bojangles kept on file. Even if you no longer work there, your old employment records could still be affected. If you are a current or former Bojangles employee, take these steps now:
2025. Contact Bojangles human resources to ask if your information was included in the breach and what assistance they are offering.
2026. Check your credit reports immediately for any suspicious activity or new accounts you did not open.
2027. Monitor your bank accounts closely for unauthorized transactions.
2028. Consider freezing your credit to prevent someone from opening new accounts in your name.
2029. File your taxes early to prevent fraudsters from filing a fake tax return using your Social Security number. Whenever you provide personal information to an employer, understand that they have a responsibility to keep it safe. Ask your current employer what security measures they use to protect employee data. Be cautious about what you share and where. If you ever receive notification of a data breach from a current or former employer, take it seriously and act quickly. The sooner you respond, the better you can protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.