Zales and Sterling Jewelers $2.44M Job Applicant Settlement
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Zales and Sterling Jewelers $2.44M Job Applicant SettlementIndividuals who applied for a job with Zale Delaware or Sterling Jewelers in Washington may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Zales and Sterling Jewelers $2.44M Job Applicant SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedAugust 4, 2026 12:44 PMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionIndividuals who applied for a job with Zales or Sterling Jewelers in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, may be eligible to submit a claim up to $1,698.21 from a class action settlement. The settlement class includes approximately 1,111 job applicants.Zale Delaware Inc. (Zales) and Sterling Jewelers Inc. agreed to pay between $1.61 million and $2.44 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The complaint alleged the companies violated Washington’s pay transparency law by posting job openings that either failed to disclose required pay and benefits information or listed pay ranges below the applicable minimum wage. Who can file a claim?Class members must meet one of the following criteria:Minimum wage settlement class: Eligible class members are Individuals who, between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware (Zales) or Sterling Jewelers in which the job posting disclosed a wage scale or salary range that started below Washington’s applicable annual minimum wage or the minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction.No pay settlement class: Eligible class members are individuals who, between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware (Zales) or Sterling Jewelers, where the job posting did not disclose the pay range or benefits information.How much are settlement payments?
Filing Has Closed
The deadline to file a claim was September 28, 2026. The administrator is no longer accepting claims, and there is nothing to submit here. If you filed before the deadline, any payment comes from the administrator directly.
Check the official settlement site for distribution updates →Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get from the this settlement?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $1,698. Actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims filed and any documented losses.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was September 28, 2026 and it has passed. The administrator is no longer accepting claims for this settlement.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
No proof of purchase is required for this settlement. You can file a claim without documentation.
Can I still file a claim?
No. Filing for this settlement has closed and late claims are not accepted. Browse the settlements still open below — most people qualify for more than one.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
This settlement is available to eligible consumers in the United States. Check the official settlement notice for detailed eligibility criteria.
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