Rivian Class Action Settlement 2026: Washington Job Posting Wage Disclosure Claim by June 22
By Steve Levine
Published: April 25, 2026 | Updated: April 27, 2026
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
June 22, 2026
Estimated Payout
Equal share of $997K to $1.5M fund
amount on your mailed claim form
Proof Required
Unique ID + PIN
from your mailed notice
What Is the Rivian Class Action Settlement About?
Did you apply for a job at Rivian in Washington between January 1, 2023 and March 25, 2026? You may be entitled to a cash payment from a proposed Rivian class action settlement that resolves claims Rivian's Washington job postings failed to disclose the wage scale, salary range, and general benefits information required by Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (commonly called the EPOA pay transparency law). Below is a plain-English summary of how the Rivian Washington job posting settlement works, who qualifies, how much money is on the table, and exactly how to file your claim before the June 22, 2026 deadline.The Rivian lawsuit, captioned Jeffrey Hill v. Rivian, LLC, et al., Case No. 25-2-21452-4 SEA, is pending before the Honorable Jason Holloway in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of King. Class Representative Jeffrey Hill alleged that Rivian, LLC, Rivian Insurance Services, LLC, and Rivian Automotive, LLC posted job openings for positions in Washington without disclosing the wage scale or salary range, or a general description of benefits and other compensation, as required under Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110. The complaint sought statutory damages of up to $5,000 per violation, actual damages, interest, and attorneys' fees and costs under RCW 49.58.070.
Rivian denies the allegations and disputes that it violated any law. The court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle to avoid the cost, distraction, and uncertainty of continued litigation, and on March 25, 2026, the court preliminarily approved the Rivian class action settlement and authorized notice to the class.
Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110, Explained
Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act ("EPOA") was amended effective January 1, 2023 to require that employers with 15 or more employees disclose, in each posting for each job opening, the wage scale or salary range for the position and a general description of all of the benefits and other compensation to be offered to the hired applicant. The disclosure must appear in the job posting itself — a separate webpage, an "available upon request" note, or a verbal disclosure during an interview is not enough.Under RCW 49.58.070, an applicant who applies in good faith for a non-compliant posting can recover statutory damages of up to $5,000 per violation, plus actual damages, interest, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Washington Supreme Court's recent guidance on what qualifies as a "bona fide" applicant has narrowed the universe of plaintiffs but kept the statutory remedies intact for genuine job seekers — exactly the population the Rivian settlement is structured to compensate. The Rivian class action is one of a growing wave of Washington EPOA cases against large employers, alongside settlements involving Target, Potbelly, and other national companies that hire in Washington state.
Why a Washington Pay Transparency Class Action Is Different from a Wage and Hour Case
Most employment class actions involve current or former employees seeking unpaid wages, missed breaks, or misclassification damages. The Rivian class action is a different category because it covers job applicants rather than employees, and the legal theory is rooted in Washington's pay transparency statute rather than traditional wage-and-hour law. That distinction matters for class members in three practical ways.First, you do not need to have ever worked at Rivian to qualify for the Rivian settlement. Anyone who submitted a job application in Washington during the class period in response to a non-compliant posting is potentially covered, even if Rivian never followed up, never interviewed them, or never extended an offer. Second, the per-applicant statutory damages baseline under RCW 49.58.070 is higher than the typical recovery in a small wage-and-hour case, which is part of how the settlement fund landed at $997,193.20 to $1,497,600.00 for a relatively contained applicant class. Third, the released claims are narrow: settlement class members give up only their Equal Pay and Opportunities Act claims tied to the non-compliant postings, not any other employment, civil rights, or discrimination claims they might have against Rivian.
30-Second Self-Test: Did You Apply for a Job at Rivian in Washington?
You likely qualify for the Rivian settlement if all of the following are true:• You submitted an application for a job opening with Rivian, LLC, Rivian Insurance Services, LLC, or Rivian Automotive, LLC.
• The position was located in Washington.
• The application was submitted between January 1, 2023 and March 25, 2026.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range, or did not include a general description of benefits and other compensation.
• You received a mailed notice from the Settlement Administrator (Simpluris) containing your Unique ID and PIN, or your records show you applied within the class period.
If you can answer yes to all five, you appear to fit the Rivian settlement class definition and can submit a claim.
Who Is Included in the Rivian Settlement Class?
The court defined the Rivian settlement class as Plaintiff and all individuals who applied for a job opening in Washington with Rivian, LLC, Rivian Insurance Services, LLC, or Rivian Automotive, LLC, from January 1, 2023 through March 25, 2026, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position or a general description of all of the benefits and other compensation to be offered to the hired applicant, or otherwise have a claim against Rivian for any claims arising out of or relating to a violation of RCW 49.58.110, and any claims for relief under RCW 49.58.060, RCW 49.58.070, and/or RCW 49.58.110, including actual damages, statutory damages, interest, and attorneys' fees and costs relating to any of the foregoing.Which Rivian Job Postings Are Covered?
Rivian, headquartered in Irvine, California, operates corporate, engineering, manufacturing, retail, and service roles in Washington state through its three named entities — Rivian, LLC, Rivian Insurance Services, LLC, and Rivian Automotive, LLC. The settlement class definition covers job postings for any position located in Washington that did not include the wage scale or salary range, or did not include a general description of benefits and other compensation, during the January 1, 2023 to March 25, 2026 class period. That includes postings for Rivian Service Center technicians, Sales and Delivery Advisors at Rivian Spaces, software and engineering roles, corporate functions, and remote-eligible Washington-based positions.You do not have to identify the specific posting on your claim form. Rivian's records and the Settlement Administrator's database have already matched applicants to non-compliant postings, which is why the mailed notice contains your individual Unique ID and PIN. If you applied to multiple Rivian postings during the class period, you are still entitled to a single equal share of the settlement fund — the per-claimant payment is not multiplied by the number of applications.
Rivian Settlement Payout: How Much Will I Get?
The Rivian class action settlement creates a settlement fund of between $997,193.20 and $1,497,600.00, depending on the number of valid claims filed. After attorneys' fees, costs, and the class representative service award are deducted, the remaining funds are used to pay class member claims.• Equal share of the class fund. Each settlement class member who submits a timely and valid claim form is eligible to receive an equal share of the class fund. Your estimated Rivian settlement payment amount is printed directly on the claim form mailed to you with the notice.
• Tax treatment as non-wage damages. Rivian settlement payments will be characterized as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099 tax form, not as W-2 wages.
• Unique ID and PIN required to file. The online Rivian claim portal at the EPOA Settlement RLLC website requires the Unique ID and PIN printed on the notice the Settlement Administrator mailed you. The paper claim form includes the same identifiers. If you believe you qualify but did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator through the official website to request your credentials.
• 180-day check expiration. If the court grants final approval and your claim is approved, the Rivian settlement check will expire and become void 180 days after issuance. Cash the check promptly when it arrives.
Washington Equal Pay Class Action Claim Form: How to File
You can submit your Rivian claim in the following ways:• Online: The fastest option is to file at the official EPOA Settlement RLLC website. You will need the Unique ID and PIN printed on the notice the Settlement Administrator sent you.
• By mail: Return the paper claim form to the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc., at the address listed in the official notice.
• By email: Email a completed and signed claim form to the Settlement Administrator at the email address listed in the official notice.
Online Rivian claim forms must be submitted by June 22, 2026. Mailed and emailed claim forms must be postmarked or sent on or before June 22, 2026. Claims are subject to a verification process, and the Settlement Administrator may request additional information.
Key Rivian Settlement Deadlines
• Opt out of the Rivian settlement by: June 22, 2026
• Object to the settlement by: June 22, 2026
• Submit a Rivian claim form by: June 22, 2026
• Final approval hearing: July 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Jason Holloway in King County Superior Court, Seattle, Washington (Zoom attendance option available)
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing, you will remain in the Rivian settlement class and will be bound by the settlement if the court grants final approval, but you will not receive any cash payment. You will also give up your right to sue Rivian for the released claims, including any Equal Pay and Opportunities Act claims tied to non-compliant job postings between January 1, 2023 and March 25, 2026. If you want a payment, you must submit a valid, timely Rivian claim form by June 22, 2026.Opting Out or Objecting to the Rivian Settlement
If you do not want to be part of the Rivian settlement, you can opt out by mailing a written request for exclusion postmarked no later than June 22, 2026. The request must include your full name, address, a statement that you wish to be excluded from the settlement, and your (or your attorney's) signature and the date signed. Opting out means you will not receive any cash payment, but you keep the right to sue Rivian on your own over the same Equal Pay and Opportunities Act issues. You cannot opt out by phone or email, and group requests for exclusion are not permitted, so each individual must submit their own written request.If you do not opt out, you may object to the settlement by filing a written objection with King County Superior Court no later than June 22, 2026, and mailing copies to class counsel and defendants' counsel. Your objection must include your full name, address, telephone number, and email address; the case name and number; the reasons you object; the name and address of any attorney representing you; a statement of whether you intend to appear at the final approval hearing; and your (or your attorney's) signature and the date signed.
Will Rivian Retaliate If I File a Claim?
No. Rivian supports the settlement and has agreed in writing not to retaliate against any settlement class member for participating in the Rivian settlement. Filing a claim, opting out, or objecting will not affect any application for employment with Rivian or Rivian's treatment of any prospective, current, or former employee. This anti-retaliation commitment is part of the negotiated settlement agreement, which is enforceable through the court.Attorneys and Service Awards
The court appointed Timothy W. Emery, Patrick B. Reddy, and Paul Cipriani of Emery Reddy, PC as class counsel. You will not be charged for their services. Class counsel will ask the court to approve attorneys' fees of $441,792.00, plus costs and expenses of $5,000.00, paid from the Rivian settlement fund. Class counsel will also request a service award of $25,000.00 for class representative Jeffrey Hill. The court may award less than these amounts. Whether the Rivian settlement is finally approved does not depend on whether or how much the court awards in attorneys' fees, costs, expenses, or service award.How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Claim Form Website: EPOA Settlement RLLC
Submit Claim
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: EPOA Settlement RLLC• Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of King, Jeffrey Hill v. Rivian, LLC, et al., Case No. 25-2-21452-4 SEA
• Revised Code of Washington, RCW 49.58.110 — Disclosures in postings for each job opening
• Revised Code of Washington, RCW 49.58.070 — Civil action by aggrieved person
• Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Equal Pay and Opportunities Act guidance
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information on any claim form. False or fraudulent claims can be rejected and may lead to penalties. If you are not sure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the Settlement Administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the Settlement Administrator or a law firm, and we do not process or decide claims.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Preliminarily Approved Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | June 22, 2026 |
| Opt Out / Object Deadline | June 22, 2026 |
| Category | Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act / Job Posting Wage Disclosure |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Equal share of the class fund (amount on mailed claim form) |
| Settlement Fund | $997,193.20 to $1,497,600.00 |
| Case Number | 25-2-21452-4 SEA |
| Case Title | Jeffrey Hill v. Rivian, LLC, et al. |
| Court | King County Superior Court, State of Washington |
| Final Approval Hearing | July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Zoom option available) |
| Official Website | EPOA Settlement RLLC |