$1.95M Gap & Banana Republic Wage-and-Hour Settlement: Automatic Pay for CA Workers

Settlement Amount:

$1,950,000 (net at least ~$1,132,000)

Claim Deadline:

July 21, 2026 (opt-out/objection)

Proof Required:

None — no claim form required

Official Settlement Website:

weitzbrsettlement.com

What Is the Case About?

The lawsuit alleged Banana Republic and The Gap failed to pay minimum and overtime wages, provide compliant meal and rest breaks, deliver accurate wage statements, reimburse business expenses, and pay wages timely at California retail locations. The companies deny wrongdoing.

Who Qualifies?

Non-exempt retail store employees who worked for either company in California between October 27, 2022 and July 4, 2025 — about 9,600 class members across roughly 199,411 pay periods.

How Much Can You Get?

Checks mail automatically to the address on file — no claim form needed. Payments are pro rata by pay periods worked, with an average payout of roughly $115–$120 (amounts vary by hours worked).

How to File

No action required — the administrator mails checks after approval. Update your mailing address through the settlement website if you have moved.

Key Deadlines

  • Opt-out / objection deadline: July 21, 2026
  • Final approval hearing: November 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m., L.A. County Superior Court

Case Details

Case Name Weitz v. Banana Republic, LLC
Case Number 23STCV19287
Court Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Hon. Bruce Iwasaki)
Administrator Atticus Administration
Settlement Amount $1,950,000

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By Steve Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.