Amazon Washington Meal and Rest Break Settlement — Automatic Payments
Eligible class members did not need to file claims. The official site lists a July 17, 2026 final-approval hearing but does not yet post the court's outcome.
Eligible class members did not need to file claims. The official site lists a July 17, 2026 final-approval hearing but does not yet post the court's outcome.
StatusFinal-Approval Update PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineNo claim requiredThe claims or election period is closed unless stated otherwise.
Settlement Fund$2 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential Benefit$50 minimum, then pro rataEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Amazon failed to provide required meal and rest breaks to certain hourly Washington employees. Amazon denied the allegations and wrongdoing, and the parties agreed to settle.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement covers qualifying hourly Amazon employees who worked in Washington during the class period described in the official notice.
What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible class members who did not opt out are scheduled to receive at least $50, with additional amounts calculated pro rata from eligible wages under the allocation formula.
How Claims Were Filed
No claim was required. Eligible people were included automatically unless they timely excluded themselves.
• Exclusion and objection deadline: June 22, 2026
• Final-approval hearing listed by the administrator: July 17, 2026
• Payments: Expected after approval becomes final; no distribution date posted
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.
Case Information
Garner v. Amazon Retail LLC, Case No. 24-2-11344-0, in Pierce County Superior Court, Washington.