This $900,000 Illinois settlement resolved claims that Workwell fingerprint and facial-scan time clocks collected employees' biometric data without the written consent BIPA requires. The claim deadline has passed.
What's This Settlement About?
A $900,000 settlement has been agreed upon to settle a lawsuit that alleges that Workwell and several Illinois employers violated an Illinois law called the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The case claims that Workwell was using Workwell-uAttend or Citadel brand finger and facial scanning time clocks in Illinois without complying with several of the law's requirements including getting employees' written consent to the collection and providing a publicly-available retention policy.
Status
Claims Closed
Claim deadline passed March 22, 2022
Claim Deadline
March 22, 2022 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$50 – $650
Proof Required
Yes
How Do I Qualify?
The Court decided that this Settlement includes two classes:1) The “Workwell Class” includes all individuals that used a Workwell-uAttend and/or Citadel brand finger or facial scanner for employment timekeeping purposes in the State of Illinois between March 28, 2014 and April 8, 2019 (the “Workwell Class”).
2) The “Employer Class” includes all individuals that used a Workwell-uAttend or a Citadel brand finger or facial scanner for employment timekeeping purposes while working for a Participating Employer in the State of Illinois between March 28, 2014 and April 8, 2019. A list of Participating Employers is available HERE.
What Can I Get?
Each individual who submits a valid claim will receive a portion of the Workwell Fund after all notice and administration costs, the incentive award, and attorneys' fees, if approved by the Court have been paid. Individual payments are estimated to exceed $50.Also, each Participating Employer has agreed to pay a gross amount of $1,000.00 for each Employer Class Member. The lawyers representing the class in this case expect that the Employer Fund will result in payments to Employer Class Members of approximately $650 each (this includes the payment for also being a member of the Workwell Class).
How Do I File a Claim?
If you are a Workwell Class Member only and you want to get Settlement benefits, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form by March 22, 2022 HERE.If you are an Employer Class Member, you may need to complete an IRS Form W-9 to satisfy IRS tax reporting obligations related to your payment. You may complete the Form W-9 HERE. Doing so now will ensure that you receive your full payment as soon as possible.
The hearing to consider the fairness of the Settlement is scheduled for February 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
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