Target shoppers could receive $1,711+ after retailer agrees to $2.2 million transparency settlement
Target will pay $2.2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging they failed to disclose salary ranges in Washington job postings, potentially awarding eligible applicants over $1,700.Summary
Target has agreed to a $2.225 million settlement resolving claims that it violated Washington state law by not including salary ranges or wage scale information in job postings. The class action lawsuit alleged that applicants were disadvantaged by the lack of transparency. Individuals who applied for Target jobs in Washington between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, and whose postings did not include pay details, may be eligible for a share of the settlement. Claimants can receive a minimum of $1,711.93, with the exact amount dependent on the number of valid claims submitted. The deadline to file a claim is March 31, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for May 5. Recipients may receive a 1099 form for tax purposes as the payments are considered non-wage damages.
(Source：The Economic Times)