Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement No Proof Required

Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement

By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 19, 2026 · ✓ verified against https://zdiclassactionsettlement.com/ + /faq read 2026-09-19

Equal share; estimate on your Claim Form
Max Payout
Sep 28, 2026
Filing Deadline
No
Proof Required?
Zales and Sterling Jewelers are paying job applicants over their Washington job postings — the ones that either hid the pay or listed a range starting below the state's minimum wage. The case is Lynch v. Zale Delaware, Inc., No. 24-2-24820-0 SEA, in King County Superior Court, brought under RCW 49.58.110, Washington's pay-transparency law. The companies deny liability. You're in the class if you applied for a Washington job opening with either company between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025 and the posting failed to disclose pay and benefits — or disclosed a wage scale starting below the applicable minimum. Every claimant gets an equal share of the fund. The estimate for your share is printed on the claim form that came with your notice, and payments count as non-wage damages, so expect a 1099. The claim deadline is September 28, 2026, and it's close. File online with the LoginID and PIN from your notice, or send the form back by mail or email. Opting out and objecting close the same day. The final approval hearing is October 23 in Seattle, with a Zoom link on the settlement site.
🎯

Not sure if this settlement applies to you?

Take our 60-second eligibility quiz to find every settlement you qualify for — including this one.

Check Eligibility →

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to file a claim if you:

  • You applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware, Inc. and/or Sterling Jewelers Inc. between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025
  • The posting either did not disclose pay or benefits information (the No Pay Settlement Class), or disclosed a wage scale starting below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage (the Minimum Wage Settlement Class)
  • Notices were mailed with a personalized Claim Form — your estimated payment is printed on it, and unsure applicants can call the administrator at (833) 421-7315

How Much Can You Get?

An equal share of the Settlement Fund for every class member who files a timely, valid claim. The settlement site does not publish a per-person figure — your estimated amount is printed on the Claim Form that came with your notice. Payments are characterized as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099.

How to File Your Claim

File with the administrator:

  • File online at the official settlement site using the LoginID and PIN from your mailed notice, by September 28, 2026
  • Or send the completed Claim Form by mail (Simpluris, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799) or by email to info@ZDIClassActionSettlement.com, submitted or postmarked by September 28, 2026
  • Exclusion requests and objections are due the same day; the final approval hearing is October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge John McHale, attendable by Zoom

File this one with the administrator

Class Action Buddy does not file this settlement for you — use the official claim process above. What the app does do is watch the open settlements list and tell you when a new one matches your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a claim for the Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement?

The current deadline to file a claim is Sep 28, 2026. Claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, so allow about a week for delivery if you are not filing online.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement?

No proof of purchase is required — you can typically file based on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging. You also do not need a Claimant ID or PIN to file.

How do I file a claim for the Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement?

File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.

How much does the Zales/Sterling job posting settlement pay?

Every valid claimant receives an equal share of the settlement fund. The settlement site does not publish a flat figure — your estimated payment is printed on the Claim Form mailed with your notice, and payments are non-wage damages reported on a 1099.

Who is in the Lynch v. Zale Delaware settlement class?

People who applied for Washington job openings with Zale Delaware or Sterling Jewelers between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, where the posting either omitted pay and benefits information or listed a wage scale starting below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage.

What law is the Zales/Sterling settlement based on?

RCW 49.58.110, Washington's pay-transparency law, which requires employers to disclose the wage scale, salary range, and benefits in job postings for Washington positions. The companies deny liability, and the court has not decided the merits.

What is the deadline for the Zales/Sterling settlement?

September 28, 2026 — claims (online, mail, or email), exclusion requests, and objections all close that day. The final approval hearing is October 23, 2026 in King County Superior Court, with a Zoom link on the settlement site.

Primary source: official settlement administrator — zdiclassactionsettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.

Class Action Buddy is an independent directory and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the settlement administrator or the court. This page is general information, not legal advice. See how we verify settlements.

Ready to File Your Claim?

We're adding new settlements regularly. Download the app to get notified when this one is available.

Download Class Action Buddy →

Or file directly at the settlement website →