Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagFederal lawsuit (Greenhaus v. Gersh) alleging founder Kevin Gersh embezzled ~$3.8M from a family-owned entity to fund company growth and personal lifestyle
flagSexual misconduct allegations raised against founder Kevin Gersh in litigation testimony (uncorroborated by direct witnesses)
flagEmployment discrimination lawsuit (Freedman v. Gersh Academy, Inc., filed 2017)
flagRecurring employee reports of chronic understaffing and high turnover across multiple campuses
flagMultiple special-education due-process/tuition-reimbursement disputes on record with NY Office of State Review
Legal Issues
gavelGreenhaus v. Gersh (family embezzlement allegations, federal court)
gavelFreedman v. Gersh Academy, Inc. (employment discrimination, filed 2017)
Ethical Concerns
policySexual misconduct allegations against founder raised in litigation
policyEmployee reports of exploitative/unprofessional administrative practices at some campuses
Employee Sentiment
4.0
out of 10
Management