Rodan + Fields $8M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement

The Rodan + Fields Co.

Rodan + Fields consultants who worked in California at any time between March 1, 2020, and June 20, 2025, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

The Rodan + Fields Co. agreed to pay $8 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations, including unpaid wages, unreimbursed business expenses and penalties under California’s Private Attorneys General Act.

Who can receive a Rodan + Fields payout?

There are two main class member groups; however, class members may be members of both groups:

Class members: Anyone who entered into a consultant agreement with Rodan + Fields in California and was classified as an independent contractor for at least one day between March 1, 2020, and June 20, 2025
PAGA claimants: Anyone who was a consultant for at least one day between March 1, 2023, and June 20, 2025. This group is eligible for penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act.

Class members' eligibility and payment amounts are determined by company records, which include registration dates, fees paid, sales made and purchases from Rodan + Fields.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Pro rata cash payment: The amount each class member receives is determined by a point system that reflects their activity as a consultant. The net settlement fund will be distributed pro rata based on each member’s points.

Points are awarded as follows:

Automatic points (from company records):

0.5 points per week registered as a consultant
0.25 points per annual fee paid
0.25 points per PulsePro fee paid
0.25 points per sale made
0.1 points per purchase from Rodan + Fields

Supplemental points (if the class member submits a claim form):

0.1 points per hour worked per week (up to five hours/week)
0.1 points per month for a cellular data plan
0.1 points per month for home internet
0.5 points per business expense (up to six expenses)

PAGA claimant cash payment: The settlement sets aside $500,000 for Private Attorneys General Act penalties with $125,000 distributed to eligible consultants. Each PAGA payment is calculated by dividing $125,000 by the total number of PAGA registered periods worked by all claimants then multiplying by the number of periods the individual class member worked.

How to claim a Rodan + Fields settlement payment

Class members do not need to take action to receive a payment. Those who do nothing will automatically be included and receive a payment based on company records.

Class members can increase their payment by submitting a claim form with additional information about work hours and business expenses. They can submit the online claim form or download, print and complete a personalized PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Sept. 26, 2025.

Settlement administrator's contact information: Dann v. Rodan + Fields Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301130, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1130, info@BrandConsultantSettlement.com

Workweek, sales, purchases and fees accuracy challenge

Class members can challenge their number of workweeks, Private Attorneys General Act pay periods, sales history, purchases and fees, which are listed on the first page of their official settlement notice.

Challenges can be submitted by sending a signed letter to the settlement administrator by mail or email (see above for contact information). The challenge deadline is Sept. 26, 2025.

What information is required to submit a claim or a challenge?

Class members must provide the claim ID and PIN from their settlement notice to submit a claim online or by mail.
Claim forms require supporting documentation, such as invoices for business cards or other promotional products, internet and cell phone bills, and credit card or bank statements.
Challenges require supporting documentation, such as pay stubs, enrollment records, communications with customers and proof of sales-related activities, such as social media posts.

Payout options

Class members who submit a claim can select a preferred payment method.
Class members who do not submit a claim will receive payment via PayPal to the email address on file with Rodan + Fields.
Class members who do not have a PayPal account will receive an email with instructions to claim their funds.
Class members who do not reply to the payment email within 28 days will receive a paper check to their address on file.

$8 million Rodan + Fields settlement fund breakdown

The $8,000,000 settlement fund covers:

Settlement administration costs: Up to $150,000
Attorneys’ fees: Up to $2,666,666.67
Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $30,000
Service awards to class representatives: Up to $15,000 for the original plaintiff, up to $5,000 each for two other plaintiffs and up to $1,500 each for six other settling individuals
PAGA penalties: $500,000 ($375,000 to the state and $125,000 to claimants)
Payments to eligible class members: Remaining settlement funds estimated at $4,500,000

Important dates

Deadline to file a claim or challenge: Sept. 26, 2025
Deadline to opt out: Sept. 26, 2025
Final approval hearing: Oct. 31, 2025

When is the Dann v. The Rodan + Fields Co. payout date?

According to the settlement agreement, the settlement will be fully funded on June 20, 2026. Payments to qualifying class members will be issued by July 20, 2026, as long as the settlement has been granted final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action lawsuit and settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Rodan + Fields misclassified consultants as independent contractors, failed to pay wages, including overtime and minimum wages, did not reimburse business expenses, and did not provide meal/rest breaks or accurate wage statements. The plaintiffs also sought civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act.

The company denies these allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continuing litigation and the possibility of a trial.