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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wage Settlement
Court case: Jones v Chopra and CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau settled a race discrimination lawsuit brought by Black, Hispanic, and African American employees in its Office of Consumer Response. The $6 million settlement fund covered payments to affected employees, called Time in Pay Band and Discretionary Awards, along with service awards and legal costs. The claim-filing window closed in 2024.
You may be eligible if you are a Black, African American, and/or Hispanic employee of the Bureau (CFPB) who, at any time between February 13, 2011 and April 19, 2022, served in a non-supervisory position assigned to the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response in one of the specified pay bands and within occupational job series code 301 (certain manager/analyst positions are excluded). Claim deadline: April 1, 2024. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 29, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Black, African American, and/or Hispanic employees who worked in a non-supervisory position in the CFPB's Office of Consumer Response, within specified pay bands and job series 301, between February 13, 2011 and April 19, 2022, were covered (certain manager/analyst positions were excluded).
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
You may be eligible if you are a Black, African American, and/or Hispanic employee of the Bureau (CFPB) who, at any time between February 13, 2011 and April 19, 2022, served in a non-supervisory position assigned to the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response in one of the specified pay bands and within occupational job series code 301 (certain manager/analyst positions are excluded).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website.
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before April 1, 2024.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 29, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 29, 2026
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Claim deadline
April 1, 2024
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
You may be eligible if you are a Black, African American, and/or Hispanic employee of the Bureau (CFPB) who, at any time between February 13, 2011 and April 19, 2022, served in a non-supervisory position assigned to the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response in one of the specified pay bands and within occupational job series code 301 (certain manager/analyst positions are excluded).
Verified Jun 29, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.cfpbclasssettlement.com
Verified Jun 29, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wage settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wage settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.cfpbclasssettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 29, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You may be eligible if you are a Black, African American, and/or Hispanic employee of the Bureau (CFPB) who, at any time between February 13, 2011 and April 19, 2022, served in a non-supervisory position assigned to the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response in one of the specified pay bands and within occupational job series code 301 (certain manager/analyst positions are excluded).
How much can I get from this settlement?
The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is April 1, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
When will Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wage Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wage Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.