Hello, I was wondering if there was a contact number to call in order to find out 1. when the checks will be mailed and 2. the amount in which a candidate is receiving. I am an eligible candidate. I have already signed and returned my paperwork. I was curious to these 2 further questions. Thanks.

I would like to know how much the settlement will be and when it will be mailed…Thanks

when i talked to someone in Feb she told me they would be mailed out in june and that it tells you on the thing that you signed the least amount you will get. hope that helps

June 24th will be the mailing date according to the EEOC.

I have recieved a confimation letter stating that I was eligible for compensation in the OSI settlement and I completed the doc accepting my inclusion in the claim… that was months ago, I have not recieved any confirmation or update, nor have I been successful in finding a means of contacting ANYONE for information??? Where did you get the date 6/24 Mindy?

I contacted Rachel at 303-866-1314 on June 8th and she said the checks will be mailed the last week of June. She didn’t give me a specific date. My award letter stated I would receive a min. of $2k. Hope this helps.

I called in February and I was told the checks will be sent out starting June 10th, but from what was told to others it will be later in the month. Does anyone know if the minimum stated on our papers is what we are getting?

I’m getting really tired of waiting to hear something.
Wasn’t this settled in 2007? And the date keeps changing
for claims to be mailed…something is fishy if you ask me.

The number to call is 800-207-0343. They said the checks should be sent out June 22nd or June 24th. There was a minimum amount stated in the letter that you should receive. They won’t know the specific amount until these June dates

I called to see if they were sent today and they said that they are set to be distributed on June 24. He said that we can call on after that date to see if they were distributed or if there was a delay.

Thanks everybody I have been looking for some info. I also received the letter to sign back in April with a min 16k. How do they determine how much each of us get? Is it by years? 13 years with the company, when I was diagnosed with MS I left the job because I could not keep up with the demands. Not even a thank you. Oh well I will take my 16k happily. Thank you to whoever started this lawsuit.

I spoke to Rachel on Tuesday of this past week. She said they will For sure go out Friday the 24th. The amount you receive depends on years with the company and the years spent as a higher job tittle. She did say it took so long because there was money not claimed that had to be redistributed. Although she could not give me a dollar figure, it sounded like we will be receiving more then the paper stated. So next week many women will be happy people!

I called on the 24th and was told that the checks did not go out and that is was probably getting rescheduled.

from everything that i have seen on another site, the checks went out yesterday according to Rochelle at the EEOC via regular mail. Did they tell you when they were being sent out?

When I called they said that they had not been sent yesterday. She told me to call back Monday and check again, but that they were probably rescheduling.

I wonder why Rochelle at the EEOC’s voicemail still says the checks went out June 24. Who did you call?

I called the number we were given on the claim sheet. I spoke with two different reps and they both said the checks weren’t going out on the 24th.

when i called the number on the claim sheet, she told me that the computers weren’t updated for the day, but she said that they were scheduled to go out on the 24th. she said to call back on monday for more info as the computers would be updated by then.

When i called on the 22nd, he said that the checks were supposed to be mailed on 6/24 and that i would have to call back on the 27th to see if they were sent. He would know on the 27th, so it must have something to do with their computers not updating until the end of the day. I would hope that if there was a delay, that Rochelle at the EEOC would have changed her voice mail, since her message still says they went out on the 24th. So, let’s just hope that they did indeed go out on Friday. If someone calls Monday morning and finds anything out, please let us know.

thankyou christine….that is exactly what i got out of it. i am sure she would have changed her voicemail…saying prayers that they are in the mail! i will call in the am and reprt back!

I feel left out, can someone give me the number that everyone is calling.

i’m sorry, what other websites are you looking at Angie?

I’m not sure if this helps anyone, but I also called a couple days ago and the woman said that the checks were being issued on the 24th and sent out on the next business day which would be the 27th (Monday). I am assuming the checks will be here some time at the end of the week (hopefully).

it is the number on the bottom of your form that you sent back. 1-800-207-0343. they are open at 9am.

That’s the number I’ve been calling.

I hope the checks are sent out today!! I doubt Rachele is updating her voicemail. It took her 4 days to get back to me and she seemed annoyed that I had called and wanted to know where her phone number had been posted.

Has anyone called today to see if they were mailed out today or friday?

i just called and she said that they did go out on friday in regular mail. my check is for a little less than what they estimated. but it is still very nice. so everyone should be recieving thier checks in just a few days!!! YEAHHHHHH!!!

How can you get less than what they said your minimum would be???? I was hoping for more oh well if not i could use any money at this point

I was wondering the same thing.. from what I saw on Cha Cha, they told someone that there was money not claimed, so that is why the whole process took longer because they had to redistribute the money.

i know…she said that the figure on the paper was just an estimate and that i would get a letter with the check explaining. maybe they already took the taxes out. my letter said 16k but i am getting 14,500. my husband said that i should demand the rest since i agreed to 16k. oh well…it is found money and i am happy to be getting it after the way they treated me when i worked there for 12 years.

Doesn’t seem right if we got less. That was the whole purpose in signing the paper was beacuse I was satisfied with the amount and agreed not to sue for more money. We’ll see how much is there.

Tricia, who did you talk to EEOC or the settlement firm??

the settlement firm…they are the ones that sent the check out.

I just got my check in the mail! they took out some taxes so i got $6800 instead of $7500 but I will take it!

Angie- Where do you live? I am just trying to figure out how long it will take a check to get to me in Atlanta.

I live in Ohio.

So is anyone doing anything about the fact that we are not getting the amount that was agreed on the settlement papers they sent out? I said ok to “a minimum of $x” and believe it is highly unfair if they send less when we are the victims here.

The reason it’s less is because the settlement firm is withholding taxes. Not sure how they know our situation or tax liabiities. Last time I checked it was my responsibility to pay my own taxes

If they are taking out the taxes I would have to pay at the end of the year for that money then I am okay with it. If not then I have an issue with it. Does the letter explain?

Part of the settlement is wages and part is misc income. They only took taxes out of the wages part and yes there is a small statement with it. We will still have to pay taxes on the misc income part. The letter says that they will send you additional tax forms for the amount that they did not tax at the beginning of 2012.

Uggggh pretty disappointed with the fact that they said “your minimum amount is X,” and then giving out less, taxes or not. When they said THE MINIMUM, I assumed it would probably be a bit more than that once all was said and done. If they were estimating, you’d think they would LOW-BALL the total instead of saying your minimum would be the absolute MAXIMUM. See what I mean? I know we should all just be really thankful to be getting anything out of this at all, but I can’t help but think somebody (the law firm, etc?) along the way has skimmed any bit of excess and kept it.

good for you angie…i live in florida, so i should get mine in a day or two!!! that means they were for sure in the mail on friday. i am glad they took taxes out cause i was worried about what i would owe next year…this way, i won’t have to worry. i was hoping it would be more also, but ya know….this does help heal the wound a bit. god bless whoever started this!

I am so happy to see that we, women, united to get what we deserve after putting up with these sexist pigs. I agree with Emily in TN that they should have low-balled, because check is now short by over a thousand, which these days goes FAR. Let me know if someone gets an answer as to why there was such a discrepancy.

did anyone else not get their check yet?

Did anyone receive more than the minimum?

Tricia, I haven’t received my check either but I also live in south Florida. Hopefully tomorrow

thankyou kristina….i live in east central florida….i am hoping for tomorrow. i called again today and they said it was definitely sent on friday the 24th from california. thankyou again!

I’m in Georgia and I haven’t got mine yet either.

NC… no check

thanks girls. i am feeling better. they must have sent them out in batches. my girlfriend got hers yesterday and she lives in the town next to me. i was starting to get really paranoid. i hate that they sent such large checks out in regular mail. ya know?!?

I agree with the regular mail thing. Miami….no check

it is RIDICULOUS that they did not send them certified mail… or give us the option when we sent back that form… to have them directly deposited.

I’m sorry, is it not 2011???

no check…PA

I’m in SC and received check today. taxes were taken out and the gross amount was for the exact minimum stated in the initial letter. Gonna b thankful for anything!

we should have them by tomorrow. If not then they didn’t all go out Friday. I’m in the transporation business and it only takes containers by rail to get here to atlanta 5 days. Most mail comes by truck which clearly moves alot faster than a train.

Texas…no check

IN HOUSTON. CHECK CAME TODAY, MIN WAS 16K GOT 14500. THANKFUL 13 YEARS NOT FULLY A WASTE. THANK U!

CT no checks, I feel like I am stalking the mailman.

MD -no check.

I’m glad that I was included in this but I feel like I should be receiving AT LEAST what I agreed to. Does that make sense?

I did receive my check today and I live in Tampa, FL area… mail was late today so I thought it didn’t come but to my surprise it did Hope everyone gets theirs by tomorrow and have a safe 4th of July!!

too funny bj…i am doing the same thing! hopefully i get mine tomorrow.

@BJ… me too. I don’t even like my mailman but we are friends now!

got my check yesterday… NC.

No check yet -North Carolina I’m interested in how many people received a check for more than the minimum amount stated in their letters.

still no check……florida

I just got mine here in Georgia minus the taxes they took out.

I have not recieved my ck in Kentucky and is everyone getting the amount they sent out in Jan?????

Just got mine in the mail. I live in Bel Air, MD. It was $7500, what they said, broken down into $1875 gross wages and $5,625 misc income. They took out deductions for fed, state, OASDI (a distribution fee), Medicare. I ended up $6762.19 net. Bank of America paid the check.

This is what it says

“The amount of your award has been calculated pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree that was approved by the court. Taxes and other withholdings have been deducted from the wage portion of your settlement award as required by state and federal law.

Early in 2012, you will receive IRS forms W-2 and/or 1099 MISC, as appropriate”

the rest is just notify us of your address changes and seek tax advice.

thankyou for the info caryn….from what cha cha says…the lady who started this just got her check in the mail in colorado….and there were over 20,000 checks distributed….so that makes more sense to me why it is taking so long…..praying for it to come tomorrow…..i am so worried since it is such a large check….i am driving my husband and my mailman crazy! god bless everyone.

just got mine in MD. got more than i signed onto but im not complaining!

Mine came today PA…

Mine came in CT. Good luck ladies, I hope what ever money you received makes a positive inpact on your life. As are mother always said: “Make good Choices”

thankyou everyone! i got my check today….florida!! they took out taxes and it was the minimum that i signed for….so i guess next year i will get most of it back when i do my taxes! god bless everyone and i am glad that all the crap i put up with for 13 years was not a waste!!!

I received mine yesterday and it was 500 dollars more than what was expected…. yay for finally working for a company for 4 years and not seeing any money too now getting money from them now that I’m long gone! I’m content!

I CHASKED THE SETTLE MENT CHEK AND I WITHDREW MONEY BEFORE IT FULLY CLEARED, AND NOW THEY RESTRICTED MY ACCOUNT…..chase said i nbeed to call a lawyer to call bank of america then to call chase =( someone help me

My nephew’s wife got hers and bought a motorcycle for her husband we are in Jacksonville, Fl

i have worked for Outback since 2000. I sent my letter back and never heard anything else. who do i contact?

I just found out about the Law suit today. I worked at outback for 11 years. The only reason I found out about it was because three of my friends I worked with for years received a check last week. I never received a letter or form in the mail. I’m sure it’s to late but who do I contact to see if my name was even on the list and if they sent a letter.

I have just recently heard all about this! I am in shock I have not heard one word about this until yesterday! I worked there for 11 1/2 years. I need to make some calls and check this all out. Like Jennifer posted before me, I am sure its too late!!!! ARGHHHH

I’m wanting to get started with my taxes, but I can’t find the paper with the details about this settlement. I know I received around $6800 after taxes. Does anyone know the exact amount that went to state and federal taxes? I really don’t want to wait till they send out the paperwork.

Has anyone received their tax information regarding the settlement? I have the check stub that was sent with the check but no EIN on it. I really want to file my taxes and I am just waiting for this info from the settlement. If anyone could be of help, I would appreciate it!

Still have not recieved a 1099, really want to file my taxes. Anyone else get one yet?

I received a w2 today for the wage part. Are we receiving a 1099 for the other money?

Thank you for all of your responses. I haven’t’ yet gotten the W-2 form or a 1099 and that’s the last thing I’m waiting on to file this year.

NO 1099 OR W-2 YET HERE IN FLORIDA.

i just called the settlement firm and she said that the 1099 are in the mail. so they should be arriving any day now. good luck girls!! happy 2012,

I received my w-2 today, in Wisconsin. Are we getting a 1099 also?

Be careful, ladies…you will receive (if you haven’t already) both a W-2 and a 1099. All of the money that we received that was labeled “miscellaneous” was not taxed. When I entered the information from the 1099, my refund was cut in half.

oh great I never got the 1099 and when I got the W-2 I filed my taxes, so we have to pay tax on the rest of the money too??? How the heck does that work it was law suit, we should not have to pay taxes on it, screwed again!!

I never knew about or received anything regarding this…These “letters” should have been sent out by certified mail…I wonder who I could call about this…I worked there for many years and am Very Disappointed.

I also never received anything regarding this. I randomly heard about this a few years too late, I guess.