Target $2.2M Washington Pay Transparency Settlement

Job seekers who applied for a job with Target Corp. in Washington between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, in which the job posting did not include a wage scale, salary range or benefits information may be eligible to claim an estimated $1,711.93 or more from a class action settlement.

Target Corp. agreed to pay up to $2.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to include required pay and benefits information in job postings for positions in Washington state. The lawsuit claimed Target violated Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by not disclosing wage or salary ranges and benefits in its job postings.

Who can file a claim?

Class member must meet all of the following criteria:

• They applied for a job opening with Target Corp. in the state of Washington between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position.
• The job posting did not include a general description of benefits or other compensation.

The settlement administrator is using Target’s record to identify eligible class members. If an individual received a notice about the settlement, it means Target’s records indicated they are eligible.

How much can class members get?

The settlement fund has a minimum of $1,463,183.85 and a maximum of $2,225,000. The settlement administrator will calculate the amount each person receives by dividing the net settlement fund (after deducting attorneys’ fees, service awards and administration costs) by the number of valid claims.

Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form by March 31, 2026, will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund up to $5,000. The estimated payment per class member is $1,711.93, but the actual amount may vary depending on how many people submit valid claims.

If fewer than 50% of class members submit claims, the minimum fund applies and the settlement administrator will donate any leftover funds go to designated charities.

If more than 50% of class members submit claims, the settlement administrator will increase the fund by $1,711.93 per additional claimant up to $2,225,000.

If more than 910 people submit claims, the settlement administrator will increase the fund by $2,500 per additional claimant.

If the calculated amount exceeds $5,000 per person, the settlement administrator will donate the excess to the Legal Foundation of Washington and the Washington Employment Lawyers Association.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members can submit the online claim form or download and print the PDF claim form (Page 29 of the settlement agreement) and then mail or email it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is March 31, 2026.

Settlement administrator's contact information: Brinkman v. Target Corp., c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799, info@EPOASettlement-Jan-02-2026.com

Required information

To file an online claim, class members must provide the notice ID and PIN printed on the settlement notice they received. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator at info@EPOASettlement-Jan-02-2026.com or 833-647-9003 and provide the class member's full name and mailing address.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail checks to the address on file. Class members must cash their check within 180 days of issuance.

$2.2 million settlement fund breakdown

The $2,225,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $20,000
• Attorneys’ fees: $656,375
• Attorneys’ expenses: $5,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $20,000 total
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: March 31, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: March 31, 2026
• Final approval hearing: May 5, 2026

When is the Brinkman v. Target Corp. payout date?

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

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Target Corp. violated Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by failing to include required pay and benefits information in job postings for Washington positions.

Target denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Settlement FAQ
4. Important dates