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Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency Settlement
Court case: Tyler Lynch v. Zale Delaware, Inc., Case No. 24-2-24820-0 SEA
If you applied for a job in Washington with Zale Delaware or Sterling Jewelers between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025 and the job posting either left out pay and benefits information or listed a range starting below minimum wage, you may be owed a payment; the amount is on the Claim Form mailed with your Notice. Claims are due September 28, 2026, but you need the LoginID and PIN from your mailed Notice to file.
Two classes. Minimum Wage Settlement Class: 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 'Settlement Class Period') where the job posting disclosed a wage scale or salary range that started below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage and/or the applicable annual minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction in Washington. No Pay Settlement Class: applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware, Inc. and/or Sterling Jewelers Inc. during the same period where the job posting did not disclose the pay or benefits information. Payout: The court-authorized Notices state an estimated payment that differs for Minimum Wage Settlement Class members and No Pay Settlement Class members. The Companies will pay a total amount that depends on how many class members claim. All Settlement Class Members who submit a timely, valid Claim Form are eligible to receive a share of the Settlement Fund, allocated pro rata up to a maximum of $5,000 per participating class member. Your exact estimated payment amount is printed on the Claim Form mailed with your Notice. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: September 28, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 23, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You qualify if 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, and the job posting either (a) showed a wage scale or salary range starting below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage or below the applicable minimum wage in the relevant local jurisdiction — which matters if you applied in a higher-minimum city such as Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila or Renton — or (b) did not disclose pay or benefits information at all. The class is roughly 1,111 people: about 667 in the Minimum Wage class and 444 in the No Pay class.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Two classes. Minimum Wage Settlement Class: 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 'Settlement Class Period') where the job posting disclosed a wage scale or salary range that started below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage and/or the applicable annual minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction in Washington. No Pay Settlement Class: applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware, Inc. and/or Sterling Jewelers Inc. during the same period where the job posting did not disclose the pay or benefits information.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Simpluris via the official claim form before September 28, 2026.
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1Confirm your application falls within the class the notice describes.
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2Submit the claim form on the official settlement site.
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When will I get paid?
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Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Is the Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris. File only through the official settlement website (zdiclassactionsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 23, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Two classes. Minimum Wage Settlement Class: 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 'Settlement Class Period') where the job posting disclosed a wage scale or salary range that started below Washington's applicable annual minimum wage and/or the applicable annual minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction in Washington. No Pay Settlement Class: applied for a job opening in Washington with Zale Delaware, Inc. and/or Sterling Jewelers Inc. during the same period where the job posting did not disclose the pay or benefits information.
How much can I get from the Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency settlement?
The court-authorized Notices state an estimated payment that differs for Minimum Wage Settlement Class members and No Pay Settlement Class members. The Companies will pay a total amount that depends on how many class members claim. All Settlement Class Members who submit a timely, valid Claim Form are eligible to receive a share of the Settlement Fund, allocated pro rata up to a maximum of $5,000 per participating class member. Your exact estimated payment amount is printed on the Claim Form mailed with your Notice. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 28, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency 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 Zale Delaware / Sterling Jewelers Washington Job Posting Pay Transparency Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
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