Illinois residents who completed a HireVue video interview between January 27, 2017 and June 25, 2026 may qualify to claim about $150 from the HireVue biometric privacy class action settlement. Claims close October 13, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are open. The deadline to file is October 13, 2026, whether you submit online or by mail. The Court granted preliminary approval on June 25, 2026 and conditionally certified the settlement class for settlement purposes only.
The Final Approval Hearing is set for October 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time before the Hon. Daniel L. Jasica in the Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois. No final approval order has been entered, and no payment date has been announced. The deadlines to exclude yourself or object both passed on September 28, 2026.
If you completed a HireVue video interview while in Illinois during the class period, filing a Claim Form is the only way to receive money.
What Changed Recently?
The Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois granted preliminary approval of the settlement on June 25, 2026, which opened the claim process and set the class period's end date. The Settlement Administrator then sent email notices to people HireVue's records identified as likely class members, each carrying a Login ID and PIN.
Class Counsel filed their request for attorneys' fees, expenses and service awards on September 7, 2026. Counsel may seek fees of up to one-third of the gross settlement fund plus reasonable expenses, and the three class representatives may each request up to $6,000 for their service. All of it is subject to court approval, and whatever the Court awards comes out of the same $3.75 million fund that pays claimants.
HireVue contests the claims, denies that it collected or possessed biometrics subject to BIPA, and denies that it violated the law. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing, and no court has found that HireVue broke the law.
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Who Qualifies?
You may be a settlement class member if, while physically within the state of Illinois, you completed an interview through HireVue's video interview platform that involved one of the interview models at issue, at any time between January 27, 2017 and June 25, 2026.
Completing a HireVue video interview does not by itself put you in the class. The case concerns only certain HireVue interview models that allegedly analyzed a candidate's facial or vocal characteristics. HireVue states that the models at issue began to be phased out in 2020, were retired entirely by February 2023, and are not part of any current HireVue product.
Two paths lead into the class:
- You received an email notice with a Login ID and PIN. That means HireVue's records indicate your interview likely involved the relevant models.
- You did not receive a notice but believe you completed a qualifying interview. You can still file using your own interview documentation, and the Settlement Administrator will decide eligibility against HireVue's records.
The class period runs through June 25, 2026 because that is the date the Court granted preliminary approval. Class periods in settlements typically run from the start of the limitations period through the preliminary approval date, so the end date is a procedural marker rather than a statement about when any technology was in use.
Do not contact the employer you interviewed with. Employers do not administer this settlement and cannot determine your eligibility.
How Much Can You Get?
HireVue has agreed to create a $3,750,000 settlement fund. Every class member who submits a timely Claim Form that is deemed valid receives an equal payment from what remains of the fund after administrative expenses, attorneys' fees and expenses, and class representative service awards are paid.
The estimated payment is about $150. That figure is an estimate, not a guaranteed amount — the notice states the exact amount is unknown and depends on several factors, chiefly how many valid claims are submitted. Because the fund is fixed and shares are equal, a higher claim rate means a smaller individual payment.
You may choose a check or an electronic payment. Checks expire and become void 75 days after they are issued, so a check that sits uncashed is forfeited.
What Proof Do You Need?
This settlement requires proof to file, on both filing paths.
If you received an email notice, you log in to the claim portal with the Login ID and PIN printed on it. Those are administrator-issued credentials, and without them you cannot use the login path.
If you did not receive a notice, you can use the alternate path, but it requires documentation: you must submit a copy of the interview invitation or completion confirmation email you received from HireVue, so the administrator can verify that you completed a relevant interview during the class period. You must also certify the accuracy of the information you provide.
Claims can be rejected if the form is incomplete, inaccurate or late. Each class member may submit only one Claim Form, by one method, regardless of how many qualifying interviews they completed.
How to File a Claim
Claims are filed at the official settlement website, VideoInterviewBIPASettlement.com. You can submit online, or download a Claim Form from that site and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at the address printed on the form. Either way, the claim must be submitted or postmarked by October 13, 2026.
To file online, start at the claim login page. If you have your emailed notice, enter the Login ID and PIN. If you do not, use the separate link on that page for filing without a Login ID, then attach your interview invitation or confirmation email.
If you cannot locate your Login ID and PIN, use the contact page on the official settlement website to reach the Settlement Administrator.
Key Deadlines
- Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: September 28, 2026 (passed)
- Objection deadline: September 28, 2026 (passed)
- Class Counsel's fee and service award request filed: September 7, 2026
- Claim deadline: October 13, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: October 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
If you do nothing, you receive no money and remain bound by the Court's orders and judgments, including the release of the claims this settlement resolves.
What Happens Next?
At the Final Approval Hearing the Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, whether to make the class certification final, and what to award in attorneys' fees, expenses and service awards. Attendance is not required to receive a payment.
A hearing taking place is not the same as approval being granted. If the Court grants final approval, the notice states that payments should follow within roughly 60 days after the approval order becomes final. An appeal would delay that. If the Court does not approve the settlement, no payments are made and the lawsuit resumes as though there had been no settlement.
The hearing may be rescheduled or moved to videoconference without further notice, so check the official settlement website for changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the HireVue BIPA settlement?
You may be a settlement class member if, while physically within Illinois, you completed an interview through HireVue's video interview platform that involved one of the interview models at issue between January 27, 2017 and June 25, 2026. Completing any HireVue video interview does not by itself make you a class member — the case concerns only certain models that allegedly analyzed a candidate's facial or vocal characteristics. The Settlement Administrator determines eligibility against HireVue's records.
How much is the HireVue settlement payment?
Each class member who submits a valid, timely claim receives an equal share of the $3,750,000 settlement fund after administration costs, attorneys' fees and expenses, and class representative service awards are deducted. The estimated payment is about $150, but the exact amount is not yet known and depends on how many valid claims are submitted.
Do I need proof to file a HireVue claim?
Yes. If you received an email notice, you file using the Login ID and PIN printed on it. If you did not receive a notice, you can still file, but you must upload a copy of the HireVue interview invitation or completion confirmation email you received so the administrator can verify you completed a relevant interview during the class period. Either way, filing requires an administrator-issued credential or supporting documentation.
I interviewed with HireVue but not in Illinois. Can I file?
No. The settlement class is limited to people who completed a qualifying interview while physically within the state of Illinois, because the case is brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. Interviews completed elsewhere are outside this settlement.
What does the lawsuit allege HireVue did?
The lawsuit alleges HireVue violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting individuals' biometrics through voice and facial scanning technology in Illinois without first providing the written disclosures and obtaining the written consent BIPA requires. HireVue contests these claims, denies that it collected or possessed biometrics subject to BIPA, and denies that it violated the law. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing and no court has found that HireVue broke the law.
When will HireVue settlement payments be issued?
Payments are issued only if the Court grants final approval. According to the settlement notice, class members should be paid within approximately 60 days after the final approval order becomes final. An appeal would delay payment. Checks expire and become void 75 days after they are issued.
More Illinois Biometric Privacy Cases on OCA
BIPA is the reason Illinois produces more biometric settlements than any other state. If the HireVue case applies to you, these related pages may as well: the NovaTime fingerprint timeclock settlement and the Magid Glove BIPA settlement both involve workplace biometric collection, and the YouTube face-blur BIPA settlement covers facial scanning in uploaded video. For the underlying concepts, see the OCA glossary entry on biometric data.
Sources
- Official settlement website — Deyerler, et al. v. HireVue, Inc.
- Court-authorized Frequently Asked Questions
- Long Form Notice, Claim Form and Settlement Agreement
