$2.225M Target wage transparency class action settlement

Target agreed to pay $2.225 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to disclose wage scales and salary ranges in Washington job postings.

The Target settlement benefits individuals who applied for a job opening with Target in Washington between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits or other compensation.

According to the wage transparency class action lawsuit, Target failed to disclose wage scales and salary ranges in Washington job postings as required by state law. Plaintiffs in the case say they would not have applied for jobs at Target if they had known the true wage scales and salary ranges.

Target, a nationwide retailer, has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2.225 million settlement to resolve the wage disclosure class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Target settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement, though claimants are guaranteed a minimum payment of $1,711.93. Class members who received a mailed settlement notice have an estimated payment amount listed on their claim form.

Settlement payments will be considered non-wage damages for tax purposes, meaning class members may receive a 1099 form.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 31, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the wage transparency settlement is scheduled for May 5, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 31, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who, from Jan. 1, 2023, through July 26, 2025, applied for a job opening in the state of Washington with Target Corp. where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits or other compensation

Potential Award

$1,711.93 or more

Proof of Purchase

Unique ID and PIN

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

03/31/2026

Case Name

Brinkman v. Target Corporation, Case No. 24-2- 25091-3-SEA, in the Washington Superior Court in and for King County

Final Hearing

05/05/2026

Settlement Website

EPOASettlement-Jan-02-2026.com

Claims Administrator

Brinkman v. Target Corporation
c/o Simpluris
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
[email protected]
833-647-9003

Class Counsel

Timothy W. Emery
Patrick B. Reddy
Paul Cipriani
EMERY REDDY P.C.

Defense Counsel

Heather L. Shook
Emily A. Bushaw
PERKINS COIE LLP