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Job seekers who applied for employment with Edward Jones in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 14, 2025, and the job posting did not include the wage scale or salary range, may qualify to submit a claim to receive an estimated $1,380.60 from a class action settlement.
Edward D. Jones & Co. LP, Edward Jones SBL LLC, and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California LLC (collectively, Edward Jones) have agreed to pay up to $2.89 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The class action alleges Edward Jones failed to include required wage or salary information in Washington job postings, in violation of state law.
Who is eligible for an Edward Jones settlement payout?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They applied for a job opening in the state of Washington with Edward Jones between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 14, 2025.
- The job posting they responded to did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position.
- The class includes all such applicants, regardless of whether they were hired
How much is the class action payment?
Pro rata cash payment: Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim form will receive an estimated payment of $1,380.60. The final payment amount will be determined by the number of claims filed, up to a maximum of $5,000 per person.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a payment, eligible class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of Oct. 10, 2025. Claims can be submitted online or the claim form included with the settlement notice can be emailed or mailed to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Hill v. Edward D. Jones & Co. LP, et al. c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Settlement administrator's email address: Info@WAEPOASettlement.com
Required claim information
- Unique ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit a claim online, mail or email.
- Supporting documentation is not required but may be requested by the settlement administrator during the claim review process.
No. The settlement administrator already has a list of eligible class members based on Edward Jones' records. You only need to complete and submit the claim form; no additional documentation is required unless the administrator requests supplemental information.
Payout options
Approved claimants will receive a paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form.
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will be a minimum of $1,893,813.80 with a maximum of $2,892,000. For every participating class member above 50% of the total class, the minimum settlement fund will increase by $1,380.60.
The settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: Not to exceed $25,000
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: $853,140
- Service award to class representative: $17,500
- Payments to valid claimants: Remaining settlement funds, determined by the number of claims submitted
- Residual funds: If fewer than 50 percent of class members claim, any leftover funds after $5,000 per claimant will be donated to the Legal Foundation of Washington
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 10, 2025
- Deadline to opt out: Oct. 10, 2025
- Final approval hearing: Nov. 21, 2025
When is the Edward Jones settlement payout date?
Payments will be mailed to qualifying class members after the court grants final approval and claim processing is complete.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged that Edward Jones violated Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110) by failing to include wage or salary ranges in job postings for employment in Washington. Edward Jones denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risks of further litigation.
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