Hirevue $3.75 Million Illinois Biometric Privacy Settlement

Individuals who completed a Hirevue Inc. video interview while physically located in Illinois between Jan. 27, 2017, and June 25, 2026, may be eligible to claim an estimated $150 from a class action settlement.

Hirevue agreed to pay $3.75 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the company collected voice and facial biometric information through its automated video interview platform without providing required written disclosures or obtaining written consent as mandated by Illinois law.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They completed a Hirevue video interview while physically present in Illinois.
• The interview occurred between Jan. 27, 2017, and June 25, 2026.
• The interview involved a Hirevue model that may have collected voice and facial biometrics.

How much is the Hirevue settlement payout?

Pro rata payment: Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim form is entitled to an equal share of the net settlement fund. The estimated payment is $150 per person, but the actual amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted and deductions for administrative expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs, and service awards.

How to claim a class action payment

Class members must submit the online claim form or download and print a PDF claim form, complete it and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: HireVue BIPA Settlement, c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

The claim deadline is Oct. 13, 2026.

What proof or documentation is necessary?

All claimants must provide the name of the company or companies they interviewed with, the positions they applied for and the year(s) of the interview(s), as well as documentation showing the interview occurred during the class period and involved the relevant Hirevue model.

They must also submit either:

• A copy of the interview invitation email from Hirevue
• A copy of the interview completion confirmation email from Hirevue

Online claimants must enter the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

• Physical check
• Venmo
• PayPal

$3.75 million settlement fund breakdown

The $3,750,000 settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $1,250,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $6,000 each ($18,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out (exclusion) deadline: Sept. 28, 2026
• Claim deadline: Oct. 13, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 28, 2026

When is the Hirevue BIPA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Hirevue collected biometric data from Illinois job candidates through its video interview platform without the required disclosures or consent. The plaintiffs claim this violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, which requires companies to provide written disclosures and obtain written consent before collecting biometric identifiers such as voice and facial scans.

Hirevue denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of further litigation.

Sources

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