Former staffers of The Messenger slapped the now-defunct digital news startup with a proposed federal class action, accusing the company of failing to provide hundreds of workers with notice before shuttering the outlet earlier this week.
The Messenger, founded by Jimmy Finkelstein, abruptly laid off about 300 employees Wednesday. The company failed to give workers at least 60 days notice of their impending terminations and denied benefits and wages they’re owed, according to the suit filed Thursday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
JAF Communications Inc., The Messenger’s owner, is accused of violating the ...
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