Employer Flexible Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Employer Flexible data breach. This data breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal information of an undetermined number of individuals.

Employer Flexible Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that Employer Flexible was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on May 23, 2024 after the company detected unusual activity within its myHR web application. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed confidential consumer information stored on the myHR platform. Data breach letters were sent out by Employer Flexible on July 17, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.¹

Key Details

1. Date of Discovery: May 23, 2024
2. Date of Notification: July 17, 2024
3. Number of Affected Individuals: Undetermined
4. Type of Incident: Unauthorized access

Compromised Personal Information

Based on available information, the Employer Flexible data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• dates of birth,
• and health insurance information

About Employer Flexible

Based out of Houston, Texas, Employer Flexible HR Holdings, LLC is a professional employer organization providing outsourced HR services to small and medium-sized businesses. These services include HR consulting, employee benefits and compliance. The company focuses on HR management allowing these businesses to focus on their operations.²

Understanding Your Rights As A Employer Flexible Data Breach Victim

If you've been affected by the Employer Flexible data breach, it's crucial to understand your rights and the potential long-term impacts of such an incident.

How to Know if You're Affected

Victims usually receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

Protecting Yourself After a Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
3. Be vigilant against phishing attempts using information from the Employer Flexible data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible 

For more detailed guidance, explore our comprehensive “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.

How Console & Associates Can Help

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach lawyers for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a Employer Flexible data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Don't wait to act. The impact of a data breach can be felt long before official notices are sent. If you've experienced any suspicious activity or believe you may have been affected by the Employer Flexible data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

1. Data Breach Letter - https://www.mass.gov/doc/2024-1346-employer-flexible-hr-holdings-llc/download
2. Employer Flexible HR Holdings, LLC - https://www.employerflexible.com/why-peo/