To file a claim in the Target Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency Settlement, visit the official settlement website at www.settlementepoa.com and submit your claim using the Unique ID and PIN included in your mailed settlement notice. The deadline to file is March 31, 2026, and eligible applicants could receive up to $1,711.93 each from the $2.225 million settlement fund. If you applied for any Target job in Washington State between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, you likely qualify — regardless of whether you were actually hired. This settlement stems from the case Brinkman v.
Target Corp., which alleged that Target failed to include pay ranges, salary details, and benefits information in its Washington job postings, violating the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. For example, if you applied for a cashier position at a Target in Seattle during 2024 and the listing showed no salary range, that posting is exactly the type of violation this lawsuit targeted. The court granted preliminary approval on March 17, 2025, and Simpluris, Inc. is handling settlement administration. This article walks through every step of the claims process, explains who qualifies, breaks down what to expect in terms of payment, and flags common issues that could delay or disqualify your claim.
Table of Contents
- Who Is Eligible to File a Claim in the Target Pay Transparency Settlement?
- How to Submit Your Claim Online or by Mail
- Understanding the $2.225 Million Settlement Fund and Your Potential Payment
- What Happens After You File — Payment Timeline and Check Details
- Common Problems That Could Delay or Void Your Claim
- Why This Settlement Matters for Washington Job Applicants
- Pay Transparency Laws Are Expanding Beyond Washington
- Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim in the Target Pay Transparency Settlement?
Eligibility for this settlement is broader than many people expect. You qualify if you applied for a target job in Washington State at any point between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025. It does not matter whether Target hired you, rejected you, or you withdrew your application on your own. The only requirement is that you submitted an application for a position located in Washington during that window. This is worth emphasizing because many class action settlements require proof of actual harm — a denied promotion, a pay gap, a termination.
This one does not. The violation under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act was in the job posting itself, not in any hiring decision. So even if you applied, got the job, and are still happily employed at Target today, you are still eligible to file a claim. One practical note: if you applied for multiple Target positions in Washington during the eligible period, that does not necessarily mean you receive multiple payments. Your claim is based on your status as an applicant during the class period, not the number of applications you submitted. If you are unsure whether your application falls within the dates, the settlement administrator can verify your eligibility using the contact information on your notice.
How to Submit Your Claim Online or by Mail
The fastest way to file is through the official settlement website at www.settlementepoa.com. You will need the Unique ID and PIN that were printed on the settlement notification mailed to you. Once you enter those credentials, the system pulls up your information and allows you to confirm your claim electronically. The process takes just a few minutes if you have your notice in hand. If you prefer to file by mail — or if you do not have reliable internet access — you can print and complete the claim form, then send it to: Brinkman v. Target Corp., c/o Simpluris, P.O.
Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Mailed claims should be postmarked on or before March 31, 2026. Keep in mind that mail processing adds time, so submitting by mail in the final days before the deadline is risky. If your envelope arrives after the deadline, your claim will likely be rejected regardless of when you dropped it in the mailbox. However, if you never received a settlement notice in the mail — or you received one but lost it — do not assume you are out of luck. Contact the settlement administrator directly at info@EPOASettlement-Jan-02-2026.com or call 833-647-9003. They can look up your Unique ID and PIN using your personal information and reissue the credentials you need to file.
Understanding the $2.225 Million Settlement Fund and Your Potential Payment
Target agreed to pay $2.225 million to resolve this lawsuit. That total does not go entirely to claimants — portions are allocated to attorney fees, administration costs, and service awards to the named plaintiff. The amount each eligible claimant receives depends on how many valid claims are submitted. The maximum individual payment is estimated at $1,711.93, but the actual figure could be lower if a large number of people file. To put this in perspective, consider a hypothetical scenario.
If only 30 percent of eligible applicants file claims, individual payments would be relatively close to that $1,711.93 ceiling. But if 80 or 90 percent of the class files, the per-person amount drops significantly because the same pool of money is split more ways. This is standard for class action settlements, and there is no way to know the final payment amount until after the claims deadline passes and all submissions are tallied. One thing that separates this settlement from many others: there is no tiered payment structure. You do not receive more money for applying to multiple jobs or for demonstrating that the missing pay information caused you specific financial harm. Every valid claimant gets an equal share of the net settlement fund.
What Happens After You File — Payment Timeline and Check Details
After you submit your claim, Simpluris will review it for completeness and validity. Once the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals period has expired, checks will be mailed to approved claimants. The timeline between filing and receiving payment varies — in many class actions, it takes several months after final approval for checks to arrive, so patience is necessary. Payments will be delivered as physical checks sent through postal mail. There is no electronic payment option such as direct deposit, PayPal, or Venmo for this particular settlement.
Once you receive your check, you have 180 days from the date of issue to deposit or cash it. That six-month window is generous compared to some settlements that give only 90 days, but it is not unlimited. If you set the check aside and forget about it, you will lose the money entirely once that window closes. A common tradeoff here is between filing early and filing late. There is no advantage to filing on the last day — it only increases your risk of missing the deadline. Filing early, on the other hand, gives you time to correct any errors the administrator might flag and ensures your claim is in the system well before the cutoff.
Common Problems That Could Delay or Void Your Claim
The most frequent issue claimants run into is not having their Unique ID and PIN. Without these, you cannot file online, and the mail-in form may also require them. If you moved since applying at Target, your settlement notice may have gone to an old address. Contact the administrator at 833-647-9003 as soon as possible rather than waiting until the deadline approaches, because resolving credential issues takes time. Another common mistake is submitting incomplete claim forms. If you file by mail and leave required fields blank — or if your handwriting is illegible — the administrator may not be able to process your claim.
Double-check every field before mailing, and consider making a photocopy of the completed form for your records. There is no confirmation receipt for mailed claims the way there is for online submissions. Be cautious about third-party services that offer to file your claim “for you” in exchange for a percentage of your payment. This settlement is straightforward enough that no one needs to pay a middleman. The official process at www.settlementepoa.com is free, and the settlement administrator’s phone line exists specifically to help people who have questions. Paying someone to do what you can do in five minutes is money wasted.
Why This Settlement Matters for Washington Job Applicants
Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act requires employers to disclose pay scale or salary range information in job postings. The law is designed to reduce pay inequality by giving applicants upfront information about compensation before they invest time in interviewing. When a company as large as Target posts jobs without this information, it affects thousands of applicants who have no way to evaluate whether a position meets their financial needs.
This case sends a clear signal to major employers operating in Washington. Target is not a small business that might have overlooked a new regulation — it is one of the largest retailers in the country. The $2.225 million settlement, while modest relative to Target’s revenue, establishes that noncompliance carries real financial consequences. For job seekers in Washington, the practical takeaway is that you have a right to see pay information in job listings, and employers who ignore that requirement can be held accountable.
Pay Transparency Laws Are Expanding Beyond Washington
Washington is not the only state pushing for pay transparency in job postings. Colorado, California, New York, and several other states have enacted similar laws in recent years, and more are considering legislation. The trend suggests that settlements like this one against Target will become more common as enforcement catches up with the wave of new regulations.
For anyone who regularly applies for jobs across state lines or through national job boards, it is worth understanding which states require pay range disclosure. If you applied for positions in other states with similar laws and the postings lacked salary information, there may be separate legal actions worth monitoring. This particular settlement covers only Washington applicants during the specified period, but the legal theory behind it applies broadly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to still work at Target to file a claim?
No. You are eligible whether you were hired, rejected, or withdrew your application. The only requirement is that you applied for a Target job in Washington State between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
How much money will I receive from this settlement?
The maximum estimated payment is $1,711.93 per claimant. The actual amount depends on how many eligible people file valid claims. The fewer people who file, the higher the individual payment.
What if I never received a settlement notice in the mail?
Contact the settlement administrator at 833-647-9003 or email info@EPOASettlement-Jan-02-2026.com. They can verify your eligibility and provide the Unique ID and PIN you need to file.
Can I file a claim if I applied for multiple Target jobs in Washington?
You can file one claim as an eligible class member. Filing multiple claims for multiple applications is not how this settlement works — each person receives one equal share of the net settlement fund.
How will I receive my payment?
Payments are issued as physical checks mailed to your address. There is no option for direct deposit or electronic payment. You have 180 days from the check’s issue date to deposit it.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The deadline is March 31, 2026. For mailed claims, your submission must be postmarked by that date. Filing online at www.settlementepoa.com is the fastest and most reliable method.