Hydromax $382,500 Pay Transparency Class Action Settlement

Employment seekers who applied for a job with Hydromax USA LLC in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 16, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Hydromax USA agreed to pay up to $382,500 to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to include required pay and benefits information in job postings, allegedly violating the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Who can file a claim?

Individuals are considered class members if:

• They applied for a job opening with Hydromax USA between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 15, 2026.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale, salary range or a general description off all benefits and other compensation for the position.

The settlement administrator used Hydromax’s records to identify eligible class members. Individuals who received a notice about this settlement are likely included in the class.

How much can class members get?

Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. The exact amount each person receives depends on the number of valid claims submitted.

• The minimum settlement fund is $265,935.48 and the maximum is $382,500.
• If 50% or fewer of the 153 class members (77 or fewer) submit valid claims, the settlement administrator will distribute the minimum fund.
• For every additional valid claim above 77, Hydromax will increase the fund by $1,533.74 per person up to the maximum of $382,500.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members must file a claim online. There is no PDF claim form available.

The claim deadline is Oct. 12, 2026.

Required Information

Online claimants must provide the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail checks to the address claimants provide. Claimants must cash them within 180 days of issuance or the administrator will send the funds to the State of Washington as unclaimed property.

Settlement fund breakdown

The $265,935.48 to $382,500 settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $15,000
• Attorneys’ fees: $112,838
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $5,000
• Service award to class representative: $15,000
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: Oct. 12, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 12, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Dec. 18, 2026

When is the Hydromax USA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will mail payments to eligible class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Hydromax USA did not include required pay and benefits information in job postings in violation of Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Hydromax denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risk and cost of litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement FAQ
3. Settlement agreement
4. Claim form