Amazon Retail $2 Million Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement

Individuals who worked as an hourly employee for Amazon Retail in Washington state between Oct. 3, 2021, and Oct. 27, 2025, may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a class action settlement. Amazon Retail includes Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh convenience stores.

Amazon Retail LLC agreed to pay $2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to provide meal and rest breaks in compliance with Washington law and did not pay all wages owed.

Who are the class members?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• Amazon Retail employed them in a paid hourly position in the state of Washington.
• Their employment occurred at any time between Oct. 3, 2021, and Oct. 27, 2025.

How much will settlement payments be?

Pro rata cash payment: Eligible class member will receive a pro rata cash payment of at least $50 from the net settlement fund. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by wages earned during the qualifying period. Anyone who does not opt out will receive a minimum payment of $50.

The administrator will treat 50% of each class member's payment as wages and report them on IRS Form W-2, which is subject to tax withholding.

No claim form required

Eligible class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive a settlement payment.

Payout options

• Paper check mailed to the address on file

$2 million Amazon settlement fund

The Amazon settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $40,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $666,666.67
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $10,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $20,000
• Payments to eligible class members: Approximately $1,263,333.33

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: April 30, 2026
• Final approval hearing: May 22, 2026

When is the Amazon wage-and-hour settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Amazon Retail LLC failed to provide legally compliant meal and rest breaks and did not pay all wages owed to hourly employees in Washington.

Amazon denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risk, burden and expense of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Settlement website FAQ page
2. Settlement agreement