Washington Class Action Settlements: 2026 Guide

By Timo Bakker · July 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Washington state has produced hundreds of small class action settlements under SB 5761 (pay transparency in job postings). If you applied to any Washington-employer job posting missing salary information, you may qualify for one or more $500-2,500 payouts. This guide covers the state-level mechanics and points you at the live directory.

How Washington residency works

To qualify for a Washington-limited settlement, you generally need to have been a Washington resident during the class period. If you moved to Washington after the class period, you likely do not qualify for state-only settlements — but you still qualify for federal ones.

Currently-open Washington settlements

Filter the live directory by Washington, or use our eligibility checker which applies your state automatically.

Washington-specific tax note

Class action settlement checks are taxed federally based on what they compensate you for — refund of purchase price = not taxable, statutory damages = taxable ordinary income. State tax on class action recoveries follows state general income rules. Consult a tax professional for anything over $1,000.