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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
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- 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 Did It Pay?
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 this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Sep 28, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need proof of purchase for the Zales & Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Settlement?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
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.
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